Want to spread some Christmas cheer? Choose from these 10 top tipples
1. Beefeater 24, £22.11
Beefeater's new top-end gin impresses with its Art-Deco packaging, while its smooth taste makes for a sublime G&T
Tel: 0800 169 6760, www.thedrinkshop.com
2. Côtes de Provence Rosé Chateau Cavalier 2007, £8.49
An elegant nose and a sweet, fruity finish won this a silver medal at this year's Decanter World Wine Awards
Tel: 0800 328 2323, www.oddbins.com
3. Nyetimber Classic Cuvée 2001, £29.99
Medium-bodied, award-winning British fizz from one of the UK's top vineyards
Tel: 01798 813 989, www.nyetimber.com
4. Patron XO Café, £26.39
Silky-smooth, ultra-premium tequila blended with coffee liqueur that's been made for sipping rather then slamming
Tel: 0800 169 6760, www.thedrinkshop.com
5. Compass Box Hedonism, £50
A rich, sweet, award-winning grain whisky from Scotland that has set the proverbial cat among the malt-drinking pigeons
Tel: 020 8995 0899, www.compassboxwhisky.com
6. Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial, £50
Add some extra sparkle to this Moët with a personalised bottle: have your loved one's name spelt out in Swarovski crystals
Tel: 0845 871 1743, www.ateliermoet.com
7. Château Milon Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2004 , £17.99
Classic heavyweight Bordeaux for the main meal
Tel: 0800 328 2323, www.oddbins.com
8. DQ Vodka, £50
Looks alone deserve to win this Swedish vodka brand a design award, but it doesn't stop there; its ultra-smooth taste makes it one of the most quaffable vodkas around
Tel: 020 7235 5000, www.harveynichols.com
9. Portia Ribera del Duero 2004, £13.50
Gold-medal winning, medium-bodied offering from Spain that's silky smooth on the palate and highly regarded by Decanter magazine
Tel: 0800 123 400, www.selfridges.com
10. Huber Riesling Von den Terrassen 2007, £9.99
Another gold-medal winner, this Austrian dry white is fruity with a great acidic kick
Tel: 0800 328 2323, www.oddbins.com
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