Inspired by how Christmas was celebrated in the former Danish West Indies, with hymn singing, holiday stories and dancing around the tree, Old St. Croix's master distiller has created a seasonal tribute to the old colonial Christmas spirit.

Expert Description

Old St. Croix XO Christmas Reserve Limited Edition is a West Indies Rum-based Spirit Drink, bottled at 40%.

Old St. Croix traces back to the Danish pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise, who introduced the brand in the then Danish West Indies in the mid-1800s. Christmas Reserve is a seasonal release, where the master distiller has composed an aromatic and well-balanced Christmas tribute drawing on traditions from the Danish colonial era, when Christmas was celebrated with hymn singing, holiday stories and dancing around the tree. The rum is finished in sherry casks, adding a lightly spiced depth to the already sweet, tropical base profile.

The result is a festive, aromatic spirit drink with a layer of warm spice beneath the sweet fruitiness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Pineapple, mango and ripe honeydew melon with vanilla cream, accompanied by milk chocolate with orange peel and coconut.

Palate

Flambéed melon returns, supported by a lively herbal note that balances the sweet fruitiness.

Finish

Subtle, mild and lightly spiced with a distinct touch from the sherry cask.

Specifications

Name: Old St. Croix XO Christmas Reserve
Bottler: Old St. Croix
Region/Country: West Indies
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Finished in sherry casks
Edition: Christmas Reserve, seasonal limited edition
Serving Suggestion: At the Christmas dinner or by the fireplace on a quiet evening

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Festive · Sweet · Aromatic

Did You Know?

The Old St. Croix brand traces back to Danish pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise, who founded a pharmacy in the Danish West Indies in the mid-1800s and later began distilling spirits following Caribbean traditions.

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Two sherry styles, one box, this gift set places Paul John's sweet Oloroso and PX side by side so the recipient can compare for themselves.

Expert's description

Paul John Miniature Gift Set Indian Single Malt Whisky is a set of two miniature bottles of Indian Single Malt Whisky, matured in Oloroso and PX sherry casks respectively, bottled at 48%.

The set includes 1 x 5 cl Paul John Oloroso Single Malt Whisky and 1 x 5 cl Paul John PX Single Malt Whisky, giving one gift box both the dry, nutty and the sweet, dessert-like side of Paul John's sherry-matured whiskies.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose ranges from nutty Oloroso to sweet, raisin- and chocolate-tinged PX.

Palate

The palate offers both spiced oak and a deep sherry sweetness, depending on which bottle you choose.

Finish

The finish is sherry-driven in both expressions, but with its own character in each.

Specifications

Distillery: Paul John
Region/Country: Goa, India
Type: Indian Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 48 %
Size: 2x5 CL
Cask Type: Oloroso and PX sherry casks
Edition: Gift set, 2x5 cl

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Sweet · Nutty · Fruity

Did you know?

The gift set lets you taste the difference between Oloroso and PX sherry casks side by side, something that would normally require two full bottles.

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Sometimes the hard part isn't choosing a bottle — it's choosing just one. Penderyn's gift pack sidesteps that problem entirely: three miniatures, three very different sides of the same Welsh distillery.

Expert description

The Penderyn Gift Pack contains three 5cl miniatures, bottled at 46%, offering a quick tour of Penderyn's range: Madeira, Peated and Sherrywood. All three are Single Malt Welsh Whisky from the same distillery in the Brecon Beacons, distilled on the house's signature Faraday still, but each matured in a different type of cask.

The Madeira expression brings creamy toffee, raisins and a finish of tropical fruit. Peated delivers sweet smoke, vanilla and green apple, while Sherrywood leans heavier with dark fruit, toffee, hazelnut and sultana. The pack is built as a tasting journey rather than a single experience — ideal if you want to explore Penderyn before committing to a full bottle of your favourite.

Tasting notes

Nose

The three miniatures span from Madeira's creamy toffee and raisins, through Peated's sweet smoke and green apple, to Sherrywood's deep, dark fruit.

Palate

On the palate the pack shows Penderyn's full range: light, sweet Madeira character, round, smoky complexity in Peated, and full sherry weight in Sherrywood.

Finish

The finish varies bottle to bottle — tropical fruit from Madeira, gentle smoke from Peated, and hazelnut and sultana from Sherrywood.

Specifications

Name: Penderyn Gift Pack Single Malt Welsh Whisky 3x5 CL 46%
Distillery: Penderyn
Region/Country: Brecon Beacons, Wales
Type: Single Malt Welsh Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 3x5 CL
Cask type: Madeira, sherry and peated casks (three miniatures)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Distillation method: Faraday distillation

Flavour profile

Versatile · Tasting set · Cask-driven

Did you know?

Penderyn distils all of its whisky on exactly the same single still, whichever cask it later matures in — so every difference between the three miniatures in this pack comes entirely from the wood, not the distillation itself.

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Six miniature bottles gathered in one box offer a shortcut through the entire Plantation/Planteray stylistic universe, from light and fresh to dark and spiced.

Expert Description

Plantation Miniature Gift Set Experience is a Rum Tasting Set consisting of six 10 cl bottles from Barbados, Jamaica, Guatemala and Belize, bottled between 40 and 43.5%.

The set contains Plantation 3 Stars White, Plantation Original Dark, Plantation Grande Reserve, Plantation Gran Añejo Guatemala Belize, Plantation Xaymaca and Planteray XO 20th Anniversary. Together, the six miniature bottles give a broad insight into Plantation/Planteray's different styles, from bright and crisp to dark and spiced, plus a distinctly Jamaican, ester-driven profile and a richer, more polished aged expression. The bottles are packed in a cigar-box-inspired case with tasting notes and cigar pairing suggestions on the lid.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Varies from bottle to bottle, but overall spans from fresh sugar cane and citrus to dark molasses, caramel and spiced oak.

Palate

From light and crisp with tropical fruit to full-bodied and sweet with vanilla, caramel and spices, depending on the individual miniature.

Finish

Short and fresh in the light expressions, longer and warmer in the dark and aged miniatures.

Specifications

Name: Plantation Miniature Gift Set Experience
Region/Country: Barbados/Jamaica/Guatemala/Belize
Type: Rum Tasting Set
ABV: 40-43.5%
Size: 6x10 CL
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat to compare styles

Distillery: Plantation Rum

Flavour Profile

Varied · Fruity · Spicy · Full-bodied · Fresh

Did You Know?

The Experience set's box is designed with inspiration from a cigar box, and the lid features suggestions for which cigars best pair with each of the six rum miniatures.

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A rum created to celebrate 20 years of craft from the master blender himself, packed in a gift set ready to be poured as soon as the wrapping comes off.

Expert Description

Planteray XO 20th Anniversary Gift Set with 2 Glasses is a Barbadian Extra Old Rum delivered together with two rum glasses, bottled at 40%.

The rum is the same classic Planteray XO blend that was launched to mark master blender Alexandre Gabriel's 20th anniversary in the trade, and which has since won over 55 medals at international competitions. In this set, the bottle comes with two dedicated rum glasses, making it a ready-packed gift that goes straight from box to table. The rum is first double-matured in bourbon casks under Caribbean warmth, before travelling to France and being finished in French oak casks from Ferrand.

Tasting Notes

Nose

An inviting amber hue accompanied by coconut, vanilla and caramel, with threads of dark chocolate and ripe tropical fruit.

Palate

Supple and layered with lingering sweetness from coconut and caramel, where the French oak maturation gives a polished, round structure.

Finish

Long and satisfying, equally at home sipped neat or served in a classic cocktail.

Specifications

Name: Planteray XO 20th Anniversary Gift Set with 2 Glasses
Distillery: West Indies Rum Distillery
Region/Country: Barbados
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL + 2 glasses
Cask type: Bourbon casks, then French Ferrand oak casks
EAN no.: 3460410540713
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in a classic Old Fashioned

Distillery: Planteray

Flavour Profile

Coconut · Sweet · Full-bodied · Polished · Rounded

Did You Know?

The rum is named after master blender Alexandre Gabriel's 20 years in the industry, and since its launch it has amassed over 55 medals at major international spirits competitions.

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For anyone who'd rather share their whiskey experience, this gift set from Teeling is an easy shortcut: the bottle and two glasses together in a smart gold box, ready to go straight from wrapping paper to toast.

Expert Review

Teeling Gift Set contains Teeling Small Batch Rum Cask Blended Irish Whiskey along with two whiskey glasses, bottled at 46%, presented in a decorative gold box.

The whiskey itself, Teeling Small Batch, is a blended Irish Whiskey matured in rum casks from Central and South America, giving it its characteristic sweetness and tropical fruitiness. The gift set is designed for occasions where you want to give more than just a bottle, with two included glasses so the recipient can enjoy the whiskey with a friend from the very first pour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, banana and light vanilla.

Palate

Sweet and spiced, with notes of rum, caramel and ripe banana.

Finish

Soft and lightly sweet, of medium length.

Specifications

Name: Teeling Gift Set (Small Batch Rum Cask + 2 glasses)
Distillery: Teeling
Region/Country: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Rum casks
Contents: 1 bottle of whiskey + 2 whiskey glasses in a gold box

Flavour Profile

Tropical · Sweet · Banana-forward · Spiced · Soft

Did You Know?

Teeling was the first new distillery in Dublin in over 125 years when it opened in 2015, and has since gained international attention for its use of unconventional cask types such as rum, madeira and port.
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Christmas comes to the Dominican Republic too - in bottle form at least, where Terra Verde packs spice, caramel and orange peel into a spirit meant as a carbon-neutral Christmas gift.

Expert Description

Terra Verde A Christmas Spirit is a Dominican sugarcane spirit (Spirit Drink) aged in bourbon casks and bottled at 40%.

This limited edition combines the warm spices of Christmas with Terra Verde's sustainable production. The flavour is rich and complex, with notes of spice, vanilla, caramel and orange peel, the result of careful ageing in bourbon casks. The bottles are made from recycled glass, and transport is carbon-neutral, making it a thoughtful Christmas gift for the environmentally conscious recipient.

The balanced sweetness and silky texture make it ideal for sipping neat in the cold season or as a base in festive Christmas cocktails.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Warm spice, vanilla and a hint of orange peel.

Palate

Rich and complex, with caramel and Christmas spice.

Finish

Silky and balanced.

Specifications

Name: Terra Verde A Christmas Spirit
Bottler: A Clean Spirit
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Sugarcane Spirit (Spirit Drink)
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks
EAN no.: 5744000820200
Serving suggestion: Neat or as a base in Christmas cocktails

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Vanilla · Caramel · Festive

Did You Know?

The bottle is shipped carbon-neutral from the Dominican Republic and bottled in recycled glass, making it one of the most environmentally conscious Christmas gifts in the rum category.

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The Ginbox

The Gin Box is a tasting journey through the diverse world of gin – from traditional European distilleries to more exotic and modern interpretations from distant corners of the globe. Each small bottle represents its own story, its own style and its own approach to gin, making the set ideal for both newcomers and experienced gin enthusiasts.

The selection is curated to offer a broad and nuanced experience, featuring classic juniper‑forward gins, spiced variations and aromatic contemporary expressions. It allows you to explore different styles, discover new favourites and understand how botanicals, distillation methods and origin influence flavour.

Each 50 ml bottle carries the producer’s original label, giving you an authentic insight into the gin’s identity and origin. The packaging is designed with a focus on quality and aesthetics, making The Gin Box suitable as a gift, a tasting set for gin sessions or an elegant introduction to new gin experiences.

The Gin Box is, in short, a curated journey through the world of gin – perfect for anyone who wants to explore, taste and learn more about gin’s many expressions.

The Gin Box contains 10 gins:
• Gin Sincere 47% – Paraguay
• Jin Jiji Darjeeling Gin 43% – India
• Rammstein Schwarz Gin 40% – Netherlands
• Gin Cruzloma 44% – Ecuador
• Rammstein Sloe Gin 27% – Netherlands
• Saigon Baigur 43% – Vietnam
• The Golden Rhino 43% – South Africa
• Arboga Gin 40% – Sweden
• Himbrimi Old Tom 40% – Iceland
• Birds Dry Gin 42% – Germany

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The Whistler PX Mas Limited Release is triple distilled and matured in American casks with an extended finish on P.X. Sherry casks – festive in every glass.

Expert Review

The Whistler PX Mas Limited Release Boann Distillery Single Malt Irish Whiskey is a Single Malt Irish Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

This beautiful whiskey is triple distilled and matured in American casks, followed by an extended finish on P.X. Sherry casks. It delivers lovely notes of sherry, dried fruit, raisins, cherry, caramelised orange and brown sugar. On the palate come notes of oak and plenty of dried fruit and walnuts, along with citrus and leather. A perfect dram alongside a cup of coffee and a bowl of festive treats and nuts.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry, dried fruit, raisins, cherry, caramelised orange and brown sugar.

Palate

Oak, dried fruit, walnuts, citrus and leather.

Finish

Warm and full-bodied with a hint of spice.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler PX Mas Limited Release (Bodega Cask)
Distillery: The Whistler (Boann Distillery)
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Cask: Bourbon & PX Hogshead Casks
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Other: Triple Distilled, Limited Release, Non-chill-filtered, Natural Colour

Flavour Profile

Sherry · Dried fruit · Spiced · Caramel · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The Whistler PX Mas is a Limited Release, produced in limited quantities each year – a true festive classic from Boann Distillery.
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The story starts in 1616, when merchant Jan de Willum was inspired by the exotic spices trading ships brought home from the Danish colony of Tranquebar in India, creating a private gin recipe that has since become the house's signature.

Expert's description

Tranquebar Christmas Spiced Gin 1616 is a Danish spiced gin based on Jan de Willum's original recipe from 1616, bottled at 48%.

The gin is built on classic Christmas spices such as cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, cloves and star anise, merging with lime, lemon and wild juniper.

Production now takes place at the Royal Dirkzwager Distillery in Schiedam, Holland, a distillery founded in 1879, while the recipe still comes from Jan de Willum's family archive.

Only a few thousand bottles are produced at a time, making this Christmas edition a seasonal specialty.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is citrusy with vanilla and a hint of cinnamon.

Palate

The palate offers warm spices like star anise and vanilla alongside classic juniper and a light honey character.

Finish

The finish is long with vanilla, cinnamon and citrus fruits.

Specifications

Name: Tranquebar Christmas Spiced Gin 1616
Country: Denmark
Type: Spiced Gin
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a cinnamon stick and a slice of orange
Distillery: Royal Dirkzwager Distillery
EAN no.: 5712421080107

Flavour profile

Spiced · Vanilla · Cinnamon · Festive

Did you know?

The recipe dates back to 1616, when merchant Jan de Willum combined the exotic spices of the Tranquebar trade with his homeland's classic gin.

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When a whole party needs their own little yellow bottle after dinner, it helps to have plenty in stock.

Expert description

Underberg Miniature Gift Set is a German bitter at 44% ABV, here bundled in a large format of 10 gift sets of 3 bottles at 2 cl, 30 mini bottles in total. The recipe is the same secret blend of herbs from 43 countries the family-owned house has brewed since 1846. The large quantity makes the format ideal for corporate events, restaurants or big parties, where many guests each need their own small digestif after the meal.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intensely herbal and bitter, with root tones.

Palate

Powerful and bitter with a hint of citrus.

Finish

Dry and long-lasting.

Specifications

Name: Underberg Miniature Gift Set
Distillery: Underberg
Country/Region: Germany, Rheinberg
Type: German Bitter
ABV: 44%
Size: 3 x 2 (10 sets) CL
Serving suggestion: Drink chilled in one go, straight from the bottle as a digestif.

Flavour profile

Herbal bitter · Spiced · Intense

Did you know?

10 gift sets of 3 bottles add up to 30 mini bottles in total, enough to give an entire restaurant evening a digestif for every guest.

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Two brothers-in-law, an abandoned 19th-century whisky still and a dream of distilling their own spirit — that is the story behind New Zealand's largest independent spirits company.

Expert description

Scapegrace Twinpack Gift Set Premium Dry Gin contains two sets of Scapegrace's award-winning gin in miniature format. Scapegrace was founded in 2014 in New Zealand by brothers-in-law Daniel McLaughlin and Mark Neal together with Richard Bourke, united by a shared dream of making their own gin. The gin is distilled at the foot of New Zealand's Southern Alps on a 19th-century whisky still that was found in a long-abandoned shed. The brand was originally called Rogue Society, but was renamed Scapegrace in 2017 after entering the European market and running into a naming conflict with a similarly named brewery. Scapegrace Gin was named the world's best London Dry Gin at the International Wine & Spirits Competition in 2018.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers juniper, citrus and a touch of herbs.

Palate

The palate is spiced, with juniper, coriander and a light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium length, dry and spiced.

Specifications

Name: Scapegrace Twinpack Gift Set Premium Dry Gin
Distillery: Scapegrace
Region/Country: Central Otago, New Zealand
Type: Dry Gin Gift Set
Size: 2x20 CL
ABV: 42.2-57%
EAN no.: 9421903387684

Flavour profile

Spiced · Citrus · Dry · Herbal

Did you know?

Scapegrace Gin was originally called Rogue Society, but was forced to change its name when the brand entered the European market in 2017 and ran into a naming conflict with a brewery — shortly after, the new Scapegrace bottle won the award for the world's best London Dry Gin.

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