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Christmas gift ideas with alcohol

25.10.2024
by Anastasia Hartleib
Geschenkideen zu Weihnachten mit und ohne Alkohol


Gift madness every year! The run-up to Christmas doesn't just mean mulled wine, gingerbread, cookies and roasted nuts, but also endless shopping. You need to find the right gift for relatives and, ideally, for friends and colleagues too. And because you don't want to give the same gift every year for Christmas, by December at the latest you'll be worrying about who to buy what for.

You can find suitable Christmas gifts here - with or without alcohol!


Christmas gifts are super easy to find, especially for adults! After all, everyone likes to eat and drink. While sweets and food can be found under every Christmas tree, very few people think about the fact that the palate also enjoys a special gin, delicious whisky or another fine tipple at Christmas. So that you are not spoiled for choice, we show you the best liquid Christmas gifts with and without alcohol!


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Santa Claus isn't the only one who enjoys a fine tipple on Christmas Eve...


Christmas gifts with alcohol

Giving handmade gin, fine spirits or good whisky as a Christmas present is always a good idea, because in our hearts we are all connoisseurs. But not all gin is the same and not everyone likes smoky or peaty whiskies. That's why we've put together a few recommendations for you.


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Christmas gifts for whisky lovers

If you want to give whisky as a Christmas present, there are a few things you should bear in mind. If you're giving a gift to an experienced whisky drinker, you're guaranteed not to go wrong with their favorite brand. Those who already know their way around the whisky world will also be delighted to receive complex whiskies with smoky and peaty aromas for Christmas.


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A good whisky is a great Christmas gift idea


Beginners, cocktail fans or people who like to try something new here and there are more likely to be pleased at Christmas with sweet whiskies with a nice fruity or caramel note. This is because the palate first has to get used to smoky and peaty aromas, much like bitter notes, and acquire a taste for them. You can usually find out which whisky tastes how from the tasting notes of the respective whisky.


Ideally, you shouldn't give a whisky from the supermarket shelf as a Christmas present, but a real insider tip. In our whisky gift ideas we already have great whisky gifts that are suitable for both connoisseurs and beginners and are guaranteed to look great under any Christmas tree.

You can find our recommendations here: Whisky gifts for connoisseurs


But these whiskies here also make excellent Christmas gifts:


Special whisky gifts for Christmas


Christmas gifts for gin fans

If you want to give gin as a Christmas present, you should also think about what the recipient likes: Do they like to mix different and sometimes elaborate cocktails and would they like a pure gin with unusual botanicals? Or are they actually classic gin and tonic drinkers?


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A great Christmas present: gin! It's perfect for preparing and enjoying cocktails!


You should pay attention to the composition of the gin botanicals and the tasting notes. Distinctive juniper notes with citrus aromas can be found in many classic London dry gins and work well in any cocktail. However, there are also unusual gins that attract attention with wilder taste experiences, such as a truffle gin, hop gin or a gin with cocoa. These taste particularly good to experienced gin fans.


Gin gifts for Christmas:


If you're still unsure about who to give which gin to for Christmas, there's good news: We have more gin gift recommendations for you! In our gin gift guide you will not only find excellent gins to put under the Christmas tree, but also tips on which gin is particularly suitable for whom.

Take a look here: Gifts for gin fans


Giving rum as a Christmas present

Just like whisky or gin, rum is one of the connoisseur drinks that make great gifts under the Christmas tree. As with other spirits, the same applies here: Complex aroma structures are more for advanced drinkers, classic and mild aromas for beginners and cocktail fans.


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Pleasure drinkers and cocktail fans are guaranteed to enjoy a good rum at Christmas


Great rum Christmas presents:


Especially if you're new to rum, all the additional terms can be quite confusing. So here is a little guide:


  • Name affixes such as VS, VSOP or XO allude to the storage periods of the rum (VS at least 3 years, VSOP at least 4 years, XO at least 6 years)
  • Añejo or Gran Añejo are also storage or age designations
  • A rum solera is produced using a special process in which the amount of evaporation during maturation is balanced with younger rums
  • Unlike conventional rums, a rum or rhum agricole is not made from molasses, but from fresh sugar cane juice
  • Of course, the country of origin of the rum also plays a major role in the taste


But don't be discouraged by all the technical terms. If you're unsure, just take another look at the flavor descriptions to find the right rum Christmas gift!


Schnapps & liqueur as Christmas gifts

Don't know if your loved ones like special spirits? Don't worry, you won't go wrong with a good schnapps or liqueur at Christmas. On the contrary: many distilleries and distilleries have special Christmas bottlings on offer that make great gifts. Like this one, for example!


Christmas schnapps & liqueurs:


But many people also enjoy classics such as a good schnapps, tequila or nut liqueurs. That's why schnapps and liqueur tasting and gift sets are particularly suitable as Christmas presents: everyone will find the right drop for themselves here!


Need more inspiration? We have some great schnapps, rum and liqueur gift inspiration for you in our spirits gift guide!


Gifts for Christmas without alcohol

Of course, not everyone likes to drink alcohol. But you can also make these people happy with liquid Christmas gifts. For example, you can make tea drinkers happy with a special tea blend. But other non-alcoholic drinks also make great Christmas presents under the tree, such as coffee!


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Coffee makes an excellent Christmas gift!


Gift ideas for coffee junkies

Even though coffee is a fairly commonplace commodity these days, the dark beans still have that special touch. So what better Christmas gift than a special coffee roast that the recipient can enjoy every morning at the breakfast table? In our gift guide for coffee lovers, we've collected some great gift recommendations that will also create a great atmosphere at Christmas. But these coffees here also make excellent Christmas gifts:


Coffee gifts for Christmas


Christmas gift tip: Non-alcoholic spirits

Finally, we have an absolute insider tip that you can use to make your loved ones who don't tolerate alcohol but still like to drink a huge treat for Christmas: Alcohol-free spirits! They are really on the up right now. Instead of having to fall back on juice or lemonade when everyone else is having cocktails or schnapps, alcohol-free gin, rum or whisky alternatives can finally provide variety in alcohol-free glasses! And yes, here too, the selection is more than impressive...


Non-alcoholic spirits as a Christmas gift


As you can see, no matter which palate you want to please at Christmas, you'll always find the right thing with a liquid gift. With or without alcohol! If you find the decision too difficult or you simply don't know what your loved ones like to drink, you can always fall back on a gift voucher. Like our Honest & Rare voucher, with which you can still give the gift of special and high-quality delights!


Merry Christmas and happy holidays!


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About the autor:

Anastasia Hartleib

Anastasia Hartleib

Katalog & Marketing Managerin

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Für mich geht nichts über das Entdecken kleiner Manufakturen. Ob das der Micro Craft Brauer aus Bayern oder die sächsische Brennerei ist, die es bereits seit Jahrzehnten gibt - hauptsache klein, regional verwurzelt und mit Sinn für's Handwerk!

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