Make Merry With Cellarbration’s Alcohol Gift Guide

It’s that time of year again when halls are decked with sparkly ornaments and fluffy snow, shoppers roam the malls with lists of gifts to purchase, and carols sing out of every speaker in town — Christmas is here! 

The time of long overdue get-togethers and meetups with our loved ones, terrible-Christmas-movie-binging festivities and celebrations at the office. This gift-giving season, why not consider gifting your loved ones, colleagues, or even secret santees some delicious alcoholic beverages? 

A Gift For Dinner Party Hosts 

Alcohol is the perfect gift for your dinner party host or hostess, as they can simply pop it open should they run out of refreshments. In this case, definitely expect them to open up the bottle sometime in the evening. 

As the hosts (and maybe even party guests) will know it was a gift from you, somewhere between $30-40 is a good amount to spend, and we recommend bringing something you’ve tried and loved. 

Sweet, refreshing dessert wines are an especially good idea. It’s not difficult for hosts to simply pop it in their fridge (though you should bring it chilled, of course). It’s also an easy drink for even the lightest drinker, and goes well with everything. (Even the light-hearted dinner atmosphere!)  

If you’d like something light and sweet, with elegant notes of strawberry, raspberry, citrus, as well as floral nuances, try the Château Cavalier Rosé. Its beautiful pale pink colour also lends itself to the Christmas mood! 

If you’d prefer something with crisp acidity and great balance, try the Tenuta Santomè Prosecco Extra Dry, DOC. Its creamy texture, and notes of green apple and pear will certainly brighten up any evening! 

A Gift For Your Boss 

When purchasing alcohol as a gift for your superior, we recommend splurging a little, and getting a bottle of spirit such as gin or whisky. Gifting a spirit that takes months to finish will also give your boss more opportunities to be reminded of you! 

If your boss is a gin lover, a classic Tanqueray London Dry Gin or the more citrusy Tanqueray No.10 will not go wrong. 

If your boss is the adventurous sort, and you’d like to give something interesting, why not try the Peddlers Rare Eastern Gin – a Shanghai brand distilling unique Chinese ingredients, such as Sichuan pepper, buddha's hand, lotus flower, and Xinjiang almonds, just to name a few. Alternatively, the Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin is a tea-based, citrus-forward gin that not only tastes delicious, but also makes for a beautiful gift. 

If your boss is a fan of scotch, why not try the Lagavulin 16 Years Single Malt? A complex scotch with intense smokiness reminiscent of Lapsang Souchong tea and pipe tobacco, but which perfectly harmonizes with notes of figs, dates, sweet spices and creamy vanilla. Or better, the Lagavulin Distillers Edition Whisky 2020 – double-matured in sherry casks so hints of red fruit balance its intense smoke; with flavours of crisp malt, vanilla, toffee and dark chocolate rounding out your palate. 

A Gift For Your Colleagues

When purchasing alcohol for your colleagues, red wine is the way to go. It is classy, and you don’t have to spend too much to get something that tastes delicious. On a practical level, your recipient also doesn’t have to keep it chilled during the hours in the office before heading home. 

For a beautiful red with quality far surpassing its price point, try the Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet. Sweet shiraz complements the drier tendencies of cabernet sauvignon in this incredible blend, creating a bold yet balanced red with notes of plum and blackberry, chocolate oak undertones and shy pepper on the palate. 

For a grape varietal that’s less common, why not try the Principi Di Butera Amira Nero d'Avola? A dry Sicilian wine with dominant notes of juicy, sour cherry that mellow into flavours of blackcurrant, earthy leather, and soft tannins. An umami finish that makes you yearn for more! 

A Gift For Your Secret Santee 

Oftentimes, we don’t know our secret santee very well. Worse still, sometimes we only pick our secret santees during the party! For moments like these, we recommend something fun yet versatile. And what’s more fun and more versatile than the One Shot Soju Taster Pack?  

Soju is a sweet alcoholic beverage that’s as fun as it looks, what with all its drinking games, and innumerable ways of mixing it into cocktails. And this taster pack has it all – from green grape and sweet lychee to tropical mango, white peach, and juicy watermelon – there’s surely a flavour that will hit the spot!

A Gift For Your Loved Ones 

For your loved ones, well, that depends on how well you know their drinking preferences. What we’re sure of is that we’ll definitely have something right up their alley. So shop away!

Celebrate X’mas With Cellarbration 

So many gift options, and more on our online shop! Whether it’s to purchase as a gift or simply to enjoy during the festivities, celebrate Christmas with us with free alcohol delivery services (for all orders $99 and above). Choose us as your preferred liquor delivery service today!