Irish Christmas drink gifts: Top picks for Wwhiskey, wine, cider, and mead lovers
If you are looking for marvellous and memorable Irish drink gifts, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve handpicked some perfect presents for those who like a tipple, whether gin, wine, whiskey, brandy, cider, or mead.
I pride myself on supporting others in the community, which is why everything on this list comes from an Irish business. Sláinte!
Hole in the Wall Gift Card
Gift cards guarantee gifts people will love. So why not treat someone to a gift card for one of the most loved pubs in Dublin? A Hole in the Wall gift card allows recipients to treat themselves to food and drink in the pub, shop in its artisan grocery store or nab some of its Hole Irish Pale, Irish Lager or McCaffrey Gin. The Hole in the Wall pub in Dublin is one of the most festive pubs at Christmas, and it is famous for its festive cheer. Cheers to that.
Longueville House Beverages Gift Basket
Longueville House in Mallow, Co. Cork, has orchards laden with fruit. These apples are crushed, fermented, and distilled on-site and turned into scrumptious cider and apple brandy. This beautiful hand-carved bespoke wooden basket contains a bottle (and mini bottle) of its famous Apple Brandy, a bottle of Longueville House Cider and Longueville Mor, and a box of Glenstal Abbey Longueville House Apple Brandy Chocolates. It is the ultimate gift for brandy and cider fans.
The Blackwater Tasters Club Membership
Give a gift that keeps on giving long past Christmas Day. This gift idea is perfect for those who like trying new and interesting spirits. Every two months, the club member receives a seasonal, handcrafted box from Blackwater Distillery. The box contains two 200ml bottles—usually at least one of gin and occasionally another small batch of spirit—along with detailed cocktail recipes. There are plenty of other members’ benefits, too, which is why I think this is one of the best Irish Christmas drink gifts to give this year.
Teeling Whiskey Selection Boxes
Wow the whiskey lover in your life with a terrific treat from Teeling. The Irish distillery has everything from stocking stuffers to hampers and virtual experiences to tasting packs with something to suit a range of budgets. As coffee connoisseurs, we are particularly fond of the Teeling Irish Coffee Kit.
Ballykeefe Distillery Gift Set
Ballykeefe Distillery is an artisan Irish family farm distillery in Kilkenny. This year, It has a beautiful gift set featuring its trio of award-winning gins—Lady Desart Gin, Extra Dry Irish Gin, and Sloe Gin—and two Ballykeefe-branded Copa gin glasses. We’ll drink to that!
Glendalough 17-Year-Old Single Malt Mizunara Finish
For someone very special in your life, this stunning single malt Irish whiskey from Glendalough Distillery makes an impressive gift, especially in this lovely presentation box. It is aged in Bourbon casks for 15 years before being transferred to rare Japanese Mizunara oak, giving it a unique nose and taste. It is a truly outstanding Irish whiskey.
Wicklow Wines
Wicklow Wines are bursting with the flavours of the Irish countryside because they are made with berries, not grapes. Like most wines, the berries are pressed, fermented and aged, but these wines are handcrafted and made in small batches. A lovely Christmas gift idea is a triple wine box filled with one of each of the delicious strawberry, blackberry and raspberry Irish wines.
Powerscourt Distillery Starter Kit
This lovely gift set from Powerscourt Distillery includes a trilogy pack of Fercullen Irish Whiskeys crafted by Master Distiller Noel Sweeney, a beautiful hip flask, a tasting glass, and a link to a guided tasting and introduction to the history and styles of Irish Whiskey. The whiskeys included are Fercullen Premium Blend, Fercullen 10-Year-Old, and Fercullen 14-Year-Old. It is a superb gift for any whiskey lover.
Kinsale Mead Tasting Trio
Handcrafted in West Cork, this nectar of the gods is made from honey, water from Innishannon, local berries, and yeast. Kindsale Mead is made from old recipes using modern techniques, producing a flavourful and aromatic drink. The Kinsale Mead Tasting Trio is a great introduction to this ancient drink and contains a 50ml bottle of Atlantic Dry Mead, Wild Red Mead, and Hazy Summer Mead.
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