ONIN.LONDON’S LAST MINUTE 2022 GIFT GUIDE
Still haven’t found the perfect gift for your loved ones (or even yourself)… don’t worry… we’re in the same boat!
Luckily we’ve had some help so sharing with your our top tips for those last minute gifts!
ANGEL’S ENVY KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY FINISHED IN PORT WINE BARRELS
Aged for up to 6 years in port wine casks in barrels made from French oak, in every bottle of ANGEL’S ENVY is a clean, copper-toned wash of sweetness. With subtle strains of vanilla, offset by a toasted nuttiness and bitter chocolate, encompassing raisins and maple syrup, this award-winning whiskey is ideal for a post-Christmas dinner tipple or in a Manhattan. Soft and, appropriately enough, heavenly on the palette, its traces of port will have you enjoying the toasty warmth of the festive season in no time. Available from The Whisky Exchange. RRP £57.45
ABERFELDY 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT HIGHLAND WHISKY GOLD BAR GIFT TIN
Give the gift of gold with the signature 12 Year Old Single Malt Highland Whisky from ABERFELDY, available in a beautiful limited-edition Gold Bar tin-a nod to the ABERFELDY distillery, where they continue to draw water from the Pitilie Burn, known to contain deposits of alluvial gold.
Time-honoured techniques, such as longer fermentation, conjure rare citrus and honeyed notes. Discover scents of spices and honeyed plump fruits with lots of vanilla and fudge with just a whisper of smoke on the finish, this ‘Golden Dram’ remains a reliable choice for the whisky aficiando in your life. Available from Amazon and Master of Malt. RRP £37.90
Neurita Tequila – range of flavoured tequilas for the best festive Margaritas
Neurita Tequila, a craft tequila brand, has just launched a premium range of two sophisticated yet fun fruit-infused tequilas. The range has two flavours: the Neurita Rosa is infused with raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate; and the Neurita Citrus has tangy Sicilian orange and tangerine notes. Because they’re naturally sweetened with real fruit extract, Neurita is the only Tequila brand in the UK crafted specifically for Margarita cocktails, making them even more delicious for a fun, yet sophisticated ladies’ night. There is no need to add triple sec, reducing the classic Margarita recipe to three simple steps. More taste, less sugar. Neurita Tequila is produced authentically in a family-run distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. Finally, an authentic, credible and luxurious tequila crafted with the ladies in mind.
Price: £29.99 each
Product Link: Current Range – Neurita Tequila(neurita-tequila.com)
Instagram: @neuritatequila
Jingle shells, jingle shells, jingle all the way… Guylian, the premium Belgian chocolatier, has a wide range of chocolates that make the perfect gift for those you love this Christmas.
If you’re looking for an adorable Christmas gift or stocking filler, check out Guylian‘s Temptations Snowman, a snowman shaped box filled with six different flavoured individually wrapped Temptations. Flavours include Original Praline, Milk Truffle, Caramel, Crunchy Biscuit, Dark Praline, and Coffee. Available from Lidl and Morrisons RRP £5.00.
Guylian Hearts are spreading the love this Valentine’s Day. Heart shaped chocolates in a romantic heart shaped box? Guylian has answered all your Valentine’s Day gift worries in one super yummy, luxurious package. Guylian’s Belgian chocolate marbled hearts are filled with delicious roasted hazelnut praline, yummy! Guylian Hearts come in a 42g box – contains four hearts (RSP £1.20, available in Lidl and convenience stores) and a 105g heart shaped box (RSP £5, available in Morrisons, Lidl and convenience stores).
Guylian’s iconic Sea Shells are available in various pack formats year round – 65g impulse pack (RSP £1.50), 250g (RSP £5.50), 375 g (RSP £8.00 from Sainsburys and Morrisons), and for those who really want to indulge, the new 500g (RSP £10.00 from Tesco, Waitrose & Ocado).
Janice Wong Chocolate Christmas Gift Box, £25 (x9 Chocolates)
This festive season sees the launch of Janice Wong’s Chocolate Bon Bon Box. Each Gift Box features a range of Singapore Signature Series or Classic flavors including: Laksa Leaf Lemongrass, Gula Melaka Pandan, Makrut Lime Caramel, Ginger Flower, Banana Palm Sugar, Kopi Coffee, Salted Caramel, Calamansi, Baileys, Praline Poprocks, Yuzu, and Praline Feuilletine. A dazzling treat perfect for all chocolate lovers and Secret Santa presents!
Janice Wong is available to buy at Selfridges and on the brand’s website www.janicewong.uk. The Janice Wong Bean to Bar Chocolate Advent Calendar and Christmas Bean to Bar flavours will be available exclusively at Selfridges.
The new Sipsmith Very Berry
Created as a fruity and refreshing gin, Very Berry is guaranteed to delight the tastebuds of all gin lovers and evoke flavours of autumnal berries for flavour, curious sippers. Sipsmith Very Berry Gin is now available online direct from sipsmith.com and via stores nationwide from early September, including Asda, Waitrose, John Lewis, M&S as well as Fortnum & Mason with an RRP of £28.50.
Following the success of Smirnoff Raspberry Crush, Smirnoff Mango & Passionfruit Twist, and Smirnoff Berry Burst, Smirnoff Cherry Drop Flavoured Vodka is the latest addition to the bold range of colourful, fruit-flavoured vodkas. With its bold, red hue and stylish bottle, this new flavour is made for colourful cocktails with friends. Mix with lemonade and ice, or add a twist to your favourite classic vodka cocktail.
Smirnoff Cherry Drop Flavoured Vodka is ideal for simple, homemade cocktails that taste as fantastic as they look! Smirnoff Cherry Drop Flavoured Vodka is available exclusively from November in Asda at RRP £16.50, ABV 37.5%.
ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE
£31 per bottle, £55 for a giftset with flutes
New for 2022, Searcys has launched its first-ever English Sparkling Wine. Not only experts in champagne, Searcys have partnered with Greyfriars Vineyard with this crisp and vibrant English fizz, made from a blend of three grape varieties. Handpicked and delivered with a personalised message, say cheers this Christmas with a taste of British.
GIFT EXPERIENCES
From £24
Treat your loved ones to an experience they’ll never forget with a day out at Searcys. With something for even the fussiest family member, choose from a range of experiences, from traditional Afternoon Tea in the beautiful surrounds of The Pump Room in Bath to fizz at Europe’s longest champagne bar in St Pancras and dinner with a view at The Gherkin – ideal for team gifts and Secret Santas too.
For The Sophisticated Francophile
Are they more Emily in Paris than Jenny from The Block? Then indulge their French fancy with this fabulous Hine Rare VSOP, Fine Champagne Cognac from the esteemed cognac House of Hine.
With a blend of more than 25 Grande and Petite Champagne Cognacs, the youngest of which has aged over four years, on the nose it displays fruity and floral aromas of jasmine and acacia, while on the palate, it is surprisingly mellow and delightfully smooth.
Perfect with a croissant and a chic festive outfit!
RRP: £50
ABV: 40.0%
Stockist: bbr.com
For the Outdoors loving daredevil
The drink initially commissioned for the original daredevil King himself, Edward VII, The King’s Ginger is a fiery ginger kick of a liqueur with a citrus undertone.
Now available with a beautiful map print gift wrap, this is perfect for your very own Bear Grylls to plan their next adventure with. And better still – we’ve saved you all the fuss of wrapping it yourself!
RRP: £25
ABV: 29.9% 50cl
Stockist: bbr.com
For the malt lover who’s bored of Scotch
“Oh great another Scotch” they say. But wait. This is different. From the Irish family-owned distillery Walsh Whiskey, comes Writer’s Tears.
Harking back to the golden age of Irish single malt Whiskey, this combination of aged single pot still and single malt Irish whiskey is distilled entirely from barley, both malted and unmalted. With flashes of apple and hints of vanilla, this smooth dram with hints of chocolate also arrives with a fancy flask.
Take it on your boxing day walks for a trendy warming sip.
RRP: £29
ABV: 40% 70cl
Stockist: bbr.com
