Christmas gift ideas with & without alcohol

Santa Claus is not 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 we are all connoisseurs at heart. 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.

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.

A good whisky is a great gift idea for Christmas

Beginners, cocktail fans or people who like to try out new things 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

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?

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.

If you're still unsure 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.

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

Especially if you are not yet very familiar with rum, all the additional designations can be quite confusing. So here is a little guide:

• Names such as VS, VSOP or XO allude to the ageing period 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 rum's country of origin also plays a major role in its 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!

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!

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 have 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

The variety of coffees is of course huge. When giving a gift, it is important that it is not an ordinary coffee from the store counter, but a coffee from a specialty roastery. These work with a gentle slow roasting process - and if your gift recipient knows about coffee, then he/she will want a coffee just like it. And if they don't, you're really giving your loved ones something special that they'll be delighted with.

"Espressobombe", for example, is perfect for espresso fans - a mix of three different, handmade espresso varieties. Or try the "Classic Caffee Mix" as a gift, which combines different flavors in 250g packs. And if you want a culinary "world tour", then the " Premium Coffee World Tour Tasting Set" is just the thing - five different coffees, from Panama to Ethiopia.

Christmas gift tip: Non-alcoholic spirits

Finally, we have an absolute insider tip that you can use to make your loved ones, who cannot tolerate alcohol but still like to drink, very happy this Christmas: Non-alcoholic 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 an alcohol-free glass! And yes, here too, the selection is more than impressive...

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!