Christmas 2026
We only sell English spirits, and nearly everything we stock comes from small, independent producers you won't find on a supermarket shelf. That makes for a present with a story behind it, and a good chance the person opening it hasn't tried it before.
Below are our suggestions by person and by budget. And don't forget to treat yourself: we've included the English Whisky Subscription, glassware and flasks, and a few bottles we would happily keep for ourselves.
Order by Monday 21 December for UK delivery before Christmas. Free UK delivery on orders over £89.
Most people who ask us for help know the person well but not the spirit. Start with them, and we will point you to the right shelf.
Limited releases and older bottlings from Bimber, The Lakes and White Peak. Most serious whisky drinkers have a shelf of Scotch; far fewer own anything like these.
Fine & Rare English WhiskyA tasting set lets them try several distilleries before settling on a favourite, and makes a good starting point for a conversation over Christmas.
English whisky Tasting SetsEnglish whisky needs at least three years in oak, as Scotch does, but English distillers are not bound by the Scotch Whisky Regulations. The result is more variety in grain, yeast and cask, which is exactly what a Scotch drinker will notice.
Award-Winning English WhiskyTwelve English gins we would choose as presents this year, from classic London Dry to bottles built around a single local botanical.
The 12 Gins of ChristmasEngland has a long history with rum and a small number of distilleries now make it here from molasses or sugar cane. Expect more variety than the familiar Caribbean styles.
English RumCream liqueurs, fruit liqueurs and whisky liqueurs, all made in England. Good after Christmas lunch, as an evening treat, or poured over ice cream.
English LiqueursAlcohol-free and lower-alcohol spirits made with the same attention as the full-strength bottles, so nobody is left with a glass of squash.
No and Low alcoholA distillery tour lets them see how the spirit is made, meet the people making it and taste it at source. Tours run across England, from Northumberland to West Sussex.
Distillery ToursWhisky finished in mezcal casks, gins distilled with unusual botanicals and spirits from producers most people have never heard of. A good choice for the person who is hardest to surprise.
Unusual Spirits
Top Pick - The gift that keeps giving.
A hand-selected English whisky delivered to their door every month. Cancel or pause at any time.
Over 140 English whiskies in stock. We have picked the bottles that make the most memorable gifts from approachable crowd-pleasers to rare collector's finds.
Our range of English Gins and Rums make exceptional gifts for the spirit-curious.
Small things that go well alongside a bottle, or work as a present in their own right for someone who already has a well-stocked cabinet.
A compact flask and glass in a carry case, easy to take on a winter walk or a weekend away.
£31.99
Four small flasks in a case, so they can take a few different whiskies to a tasting or a friend's house and compare them side by side.
£38.99
A good companion to someone's first bottle of English whisky, for the person who likes to know what is in the glass and why.
£20.00A good number of our Christmas orders are not presents at all. December is when many customers finally buy the bottle they have had their eye on all year, or stock up for a house full of guests.
If that is you, we would start with the twelve whiskies we have chosen for Christmas, the limited releases in our fine and rare range, or the English Whisky Subscription: a different English whisky every month for £54.00 including delivery, which you can pause or cancel whenever you like.
All orders are sent from our UK warehouse. These are the last order dates for delivery to UK mainland addresses before Christmas Day.
| Delivery option | Order by |
|---|---|
| Standard delivery | Thursday 17 December |
| Next working day delivery | Monday 21 December, 2:30pm |
| Digital Distiller gift card | Any time up to Christmas Day; sent by email |
Missed the last posting date? A Digital Distiller gift card arrives by email, can be spent on anything we sell and lets the person choose for themselves once the shops are quiet again.
For delivery to UK mainland addresses before Christmas, order by Thursday 17 December for standard delivery, or by Monday 21 December, 2:30pm for next working day delivery. Gift cards are sent by email and can be bought at any time.
Yes. Enter their name and address as the delivery address at checkout.
Yes. You can add a personal gift message to your order before checkout, and we will include it with the parcel.
Each month we choose an English whisky and send a full 70cl bottle with our tasting notes, for £54.00 a month including delivery. Enter the recipient's address for delivery and pause or cancel from your account at any time, so you can give a few months or keep it running.
Usually, yes. English whisky must spend at least three years in oak, as Scotch does, but English distillers are not bound by the Scotch Whisky Regulations, so they have more freedom with grain, yeast and cask. A Scotch drinker will find it familiar enough to enjoy and different enough to be interesting.
We would suggest a tasting set, so they can try several distilleries before buying a full bottle. If you would prefer a single bottle, choose something matured mainly in ex-bourbon casks, which tends to give honey, vanilla and orchard fruit rather than heavy smoke or rich sherry.
A Digital Distiller gift card is sent by email and can be spent on anything in our range, so it works right up to Christmas Day.
Unopened items can be returned within 30 days of delivery. See our delivery and returns page for full details. Delivery and returns.
