10 fabulous festive ways to say it with a bottle
Western Mail
|November 08, 2025
From luxe limited editions and gorgeous wine gifts to snazzy spirits, these drinks are full of Christmas cheer
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WITH the holiday season coming into full swing and twinkling lights signalling it’s time to think about what to tuck under the tree, liquid gifts can be a lifesaver.
Especially if you’re pressie buying for that hard-to-please person, know they love all things wine, or like to dial up happy hour with a cheeky cocktail. To put you on the right track, these gifting ideas will bring a smile to their face...
1. MAKER'S MARK CHRISTMAS WHISKY, LIMITED EDITION BOTTLE, £38, 70cl, John Lewis
With its hand-dipped signature red wax seal and celebratory festive label adored with fir branches and holly berries, this smooth Kentucky straight bourbon gives you the best bang for your buck - and classic whisky for an old-fashioned.
2. SEA CHANGE CHRISTMAS DAY PACK, £38.99, Sea Change Wine
Terrific trio...this eco-conscious wine brand has done all of the hard work for you by sourcing two French wines - a zesty sauvignon blanc and violet-scented malbec - to make your meal memorable; and multi award-winning prosecco to pimp up the party.
3. WITCHMARK WILTSHIRE SINGLE ORIGIN ENGLISH GIN, £41, 70cl, Witchmark
This story is from the November 08, 2025 edition of Western Mail.
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