The Tempus Christmas Gift Guide 2025: Drinks

With the festive season officially in full swing, Tempus is compiling gift guides across a range of different categories — from champagne and spirits to watches and luxury experiences — for you or your family and friends. Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at the best luxury gift items — from a Charlotte Tilbury beauty advent calendar to a bespoke once-in-a-lifetime experience with Johnnie Walker — for you to gift your loved ones this Christmas.

A good bottle of wine is always a safe and reliable bet for a Christmas or holiday gift. After all, who doesn’t love a good tipple at the end of the day? Gifting a luxurious bottle of their favourite drink, or introducing your loved ones to the spirits you love, is a great way to bond over shared interests. So, for the drinks connoisseurs around you, here, we compile some of the best luxury brands to gift your loved ones. Whether they’re champagne lovers or love a good glass of whisky, there is something for everyone in this list.

FOR THE LOVE OF THE FIZZDom Ruinart Blanc De Blancs Brut Millesime 2010

Thoughtful, refined, and consciously crafted, Dom Ruinart 2010 is a truly exceptional gift for the host who brings people together with care, generosity and timeless style. The champagne is made from 100% chardonnay grapes from exceptional terroir, while it’s chalk wrap offers a new interpretation of the second skin innovation, which is made without the use of plastic and is 100% recyclable. Velvety soft to the touch like chalk, it transforms this exceptional bottle into a sculptural object. Rich in story and substance, it’s a gift that speaks to elegance, sustainability, and the true spirit of celebration. The bottle is now available to buy at Harrods.Krug Rosé 28ème Édition Gift Box

Another one for the champagne lovers is the Krug Rosé 28ème Édition gift box. With its aromas of rose hips, cured ham, mulberries, redcurrant, peony, pepper and pink grapefruit, it is the perfect cuvée to elevate your festive moments. Presented in a Krug Gift Box, each bottle of Krug features a Krug ID on the back label, enabling you to discover the story of that very bottle. Available at Hedonism, this is a perfect pour for the festive season, pairing very well with all the seasonal trimmings for the holidays.Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018 Personalised Gift Box

Nothing says thoughtfulness than with a gift that is personalised specifically for the receiver. With Veuve Cliquot’s La Grande Dame 2018 personalised gift box, you can do exactly that. Available at Selfridges, La Grande Dame 2018 is the house’s latest prestige cuvée and is crafted from the finest pinot noir grapes in celebration of Madame Clicquot’s vision and audacity. Add a name, date, or heartfelt message up to 32 characters to the ribbon of your La Grande Dame Gift Box and transform your gift into something truly memorable and one of a kind. Moët & Chandon Festive Limited Edition Rosé Impérial Gift Box

Add a touch of elegance to your holidays with the Moët & Chandon Festive Limited Edition Rosé Gift Box. This seasonal release embodies the warmth, joy and sparkle of Christmas and is a luxurious gift to be shared with loved ones. On the palate, you will feel the juicy and persistent intensity of red fruits: strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant, the fleshiness and firmness of peach, the freshness of a subtle menthol note. Those who prefer champagnes with intense flavours will be particularly well matched for this bottle. Available at Ocado, this is a special, limited edition release that is, for our money, one of the best rosé champagnes currently available on the market. Champagne Lanson x Exmoor caviar

Champagne Lanson’s limited-edition collaboration with Exmoor Caviar is the perfect gift for those who love the finer things in life. Maison Lanson and Exmoor Caviar are offering an exclusive pairing of the iconic Le Black Création cuvée with the Cornish Salted Baerii. A pioneer of British caviar excellence, Exmoor’s caviars can be found in the kitchens of over 100 Michelin starred chefs across the UK and are often working in harmony alongside Champagne Lanson’s cuvées. This limited-edition gift set includes a bottle of Champagne Lanson Le Black Création, Exmoor Caviar’s Cornish Salted Baerii Caviar, two Lanson flutes and two mother of pearl caviar spoons.

FOR THE SPIRITS CONNOISEURSLouis XIII Rare Cask 42.1

If you or your loved ones love to collect rare whiskies, then Louis XIII’s Rare Cask 42.1 would be the perfect gift to give this Christmas. Through three unique blends of unguessable yet anticipated perfection, the Rare Cask collection pays testimony to the legacy of the House and successive cellar masters. This is the first edition to be presented in a ritual set, with the black crystal decanter accompanied by crystal glasses ornated with black quatrefoils and a serving pipette featuring a black medallion. Inspired by a flask unearthed on the battlefield of Jarnac in 1569, each Rare Cask limited edition decanter is handcrafted at the House of Baccarat in France.Martell Cordon Bleu

The Martell Cordon Bleu is the most iconic expression of the Maison Martell portfolio, and would make for a great gift for a cognac connoisseur. Martell Cordon Bleu is an international emblem of excellence. Ideal for special occasions, the taste of this French cognac is an explosion of spicy fruit notes and elegant richness. There is some rich history associated with this liquid as well. It was officially launched at the prestigious Hôtel de Paris in Monaco in 1912. An instant success around the world, it has been served on many landmark occasions, including the maiden voyage of the Queen Mary in 1936 and the first Concorde flight in 1977. Featuring orchard fruits like candied plum and apple on the palate, this drink is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water. A cognac so good, we’re actually giving one away in our Christmas giveaway competition.The Dalmore 21 year old

A truly special whisky that enriches moments that matter – ideal for collectors, whisky lovers or the perfect host, The Dalmore 21 Year Old is initially matured in American white oak ex-Bourbon barrels and fully finished in exclusively sourced, rare 30-year-old Matusalem oloroso sherry casks, from the González Byass bodega. This single malt delivers exceptional depth and festive richness with indulgent layers of dried fruit and warm spices.On the nose, expect bold aromas of ripe Seville orange, bitter chocolate, and Colombian coffee, while the palate offers black forest fruits, roasted walnuts, and thick marzipan before a lasting finish of ginseng, pear tarte tatin, and Sanguinello blood oranges. 

Clase Azul Reposado Tequila

For the tequila enthusiasts in your life, you cannot go wrong with gifting the Clase Azul Reposado tequila this Christmas. Famous for its one-of-a-kind, handmade ceramic decanters that are individually sculpted and hand painted by skilled artisans, Clase Azul is a fully Mexican-owned and operated brand. The brand celebrates its Mexican heritage and craftsmanship through its continued support of the artisanal community and Fundación con Causa Azul, a foundation which provides education and resources for underfunded, yet passionate artisans. This liquid can be found in some of the UK’s finest members’ clubs, restaurants and late night venues and its decanters can be re-purposed as flower vases, candle holders and table centrepieces.The Glendronach 12 year old

One of the world’s most exceptional, richly sherried single malt whiskies, The Glendronach 12 Years is a classic introduction to sherried Highland single malts and is the flagship expression of The Glendronach distillery. Matured in Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks, it delivers depth without overpowering, making it an impressive but accessible gift for someone starting their whisky journey. The liquid tasting notes are seasonal and ideal to be enjoyed this Christmas, with its aroma of sherried fruits, chocolate praline, gingerbread and sun-dried raisin which marry perfectly to its flavour of caramelised bramble, silky orange and sultana. Every drop reflects traditional Highland craftsmanship, which pairs perfectly as a winter warmer, or to be enjoyed neat as a fireside dram.‘Start Point’ gift hamper by Salcombe Gin

Whether you are surprising a gin enthusiast or indulging in a festive treat for yourself, Salcombe Gin’s ‘Start Point’ Gift Hamper brings a touch of coastal charm to Christmas.  Stylish, thoughtful and brimming with seasonal spirit, this beautifully presented hamper includes everything needed for the ultimate gin and tonic experience at home. Packed in a reusable wicker hamper, the hamper includes a 70cl bottle of Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’, two Salcombe Gin engraved glasses, eight cans of Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water and a reusable Salcombe Gin jute bag.

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