Cheers The One You Love With These Amazing Drinks Gifts For Valentine's Day 2023

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we have put together our favourite drinks gifts so you can cheers with the one you love, with a gift they will love. From handpicked cocktail shakers to craft your loved ones’ favourite cocktail, to popping open a glass of bubbly and pouring it straight into a fancy new glass, or even snuggling up on the sofa with your favourite movie and a mug of decadent hot chocolate - we have something for everyone this Valentine’s Day. Including some beautiful drink tours and experiences to keep the love going well past Valentines’. But whatever you choose to do this Valentine’s Day, always make sure to drink responsibly.

La Gioiosa

La Gioiosa Prosecco Rosé DOC Millesimato

Treat your loved ones to this delicious bottle that has a delightful pomegranate nuance and is edged with soft pink reflections. You can expect a hint of small red fruits and rose on the nose with a perfect balance of fruit and floral on the palate that is both silky and full. Both vegetarian and vegan friendly, this rosê prosecco is perfect as an aperitif or served with Mediterranean starters - La Gioiosa Prosecco Rosé DOC Millesimato is a steal at only £11 (or £8 with a Tesco Clubcard) and definitely on the top of our wish list.

Cocoa Canopy

Ultimate Hot Chocolate Gift Set

Cozy up under a blanket, pop the fire on and your favourite Netflix show and snuggle with a mug of the most delicious hot chocolate (IMO) you will ever try. Cocoa Canopy’s gift set (£15, Cocoa Canopy) comes with everything you need to make the ultimate hot chocolate for you and your bae. Their ingenious chocolate beads melt effortlessly into a thick mug, perfect for any hot date. Choose from Rich Dark, Smooth Milk or Salted Caramel - or mix things up and go for a Milk & Dark mix or be a little adventurous with a 70% Ecuador Dark (£16.50). Each pack comes with chocolate beads, vegan marshmallow toppers, and a mini whisk.

Benriach Distillery

The Original Ten

With a beautiful Summer gold colour, The Original Ten (£35.99, Benriach Distillery) is matured for at least ten years in three casks: bourbon barrels, sherry casks, and virgin oak which creates a multi-layered style of luscious orchard fruit, honeyed malt and toasted oak, all interwoven with a subtle trace of smoke. We love the finishing note of almond and spiced vanilla on the palate, making The Original Ten the perfect gift for those who love a single malt that is smooth on the tongue and rich on the nose.

GlenDronach

The GlenDronach Original

Aged for 12 years, The Glendronach Original (£47.95, GlenDronach Distillery) epitomises their unyielding dedication to the mastery of their craft, which shines through every dram. Its natural deep amber-red gold colour comes complete with a sweet, creamy vanilla scent on the nose with a warm, rich oak and sherry sweetness on the palate, with a spicy finish with a medium dry length - a renowned feature of the rich sherries Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This is definitely one to sip and savor with those you love.

Luscombe

Passionate Ginger Beer

Dial up the fire and passion this Valentine’s Day with Luscombe’s Passionate Ginger Beer (Box of 4, £16.20, Luscombe). Presented in a gorgeous gift box, this intriguing drink combines both the spice of the finest organic Peruvian fresh ginger that has been milled on-site, (to retain the heat and flavour) with the sweetness of passionfruit and organic Sicilian lemons to make a deliciously versatile non-alc drink - that’s perfect served on its own, over ice, or with a wide range of sweet or savoury dishes. So you can spend less time in the kitchen and more with those you love.

Glenmorangie

A Tale of the Forest Whisky

This brand-new, whisky from Glenmorangie, which is the first of its kind to be crafted from barley kilned with woodland botanicals is the perfect gift for any whisky lover. Inspired by Dr. Bill’s walks, A Tale of the Forest Whisky (£74.95, Master of Malt) through the forest you can expect a distinctively sharp botanical edge with perfumed top notes such as pine needles, nettle, and mint. It has a long, lingering finish with tangy citrus notes and gentle wood-smoked oak. Expect a zesty, peppery, and effervescent mouthful that just bursts into an explosion of flavours that continues on the palate.

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Copalli Cacao

Nothing says Valentine’s Day more than chocolate - but what if you wanted to elevate that into something a little extra special? Enter Copalli Cocoa (£37.94, Master of Malt). Lovingly crafted from the heart of the Belizean rainforest, this 100% organic rum is the world’s first sustainably-crafted, cacao-infused rum that contains just four ingredients but results in a luxurious spirit that imparts a rich chocolate flavour with a subtle hint of citrus and lemongrass. We heart it.

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Birrificio Angelo Poretti

Celebrate Valentine’s with an Italian twist - Birrificio Angelo Poretti (£5.25 for 4 x 300ml bottles, Sainsburys) is the perfect pairing for a variety of romantic dishes and cuisines. Enjoy in a true Italian romantic style by serving cold to deliver an exceptional full-bodied taste and pillowy white head. This easy-to-drink lager comes complete with an assertive bitterness from the four hop varieties it's brewed with and a beautiful golden colour. Cheers to that!

Ellis Gin

Ellis Rose and Gin Box

Available in either Scottish Bramble or Pink Shimmer, Ellis Gin has put together a beautiful Rose and Gin gift box (£35, Ellis Gin) that would make anyone’s day. Your chosen Ellis Gin will arrive in a beautifully packaged box, complete with red roses. We love both flavours of Ellis but think their Pink Shimmer which has a subtle strawberry flavour with a gorgeous shimmering mystical sheen is the perfect addition for any Valentine’s Day celebrations. Just serve with lemonade or tonic and garnish with fresh strawberries for a delicious serve, perfect for any gin-lover.

ProCook

Gold Cocktail Gift Set

Measure, shake, strain and pour your loved ones’ favourite cocktails like a professional with ProCook’s stunning gold cocktail gift set (£29, ProCook). This gorgeous set, which would look picture perfect on any contemporary at-home bar, comes complete with everything you need to create the ultimate cocktails at home, including a cocktail shaker, jigger, strainer, and spoon all in a beautiful gold-coloured stainless steel finish. Simple yet stylish.

Highball

Highball Pink G&T

Not drinking? No problem. With Highball’s Alcohol-Free Cocktails, you can enjoy all the pizzazz of a delicious cocktail with none of the alcohol. Highball celebrates the fine art of cocktail making and delivers wonderful authentic cocktail flavours with zero alcohol and half the calories of a standard cocktail. We absolutely adore their pink G&T which comes complete in a pack of 6, 12, or part of their Mixed Gift Set (£21.99, Highball) which features all of your favourites and a great gift for cocktail lovers, who want a little less but without losing the flavour, style or passion. A must-have gift.

Imp & Maker

Handmade Ripple Highball Glasses with Drink Making Gift Set for Two

Imp & Maker is one of our favourite gifting companies - they have crafted a collection of modern ways to dine and gift, and their Handmade Ripple Highball Glasses with Drink Making Gift Set for Two (£21.95, Imp & Maker) is on the top of our Valentine’s Day gift-listt this year. Containing two gorgeous handmade highball glasses with a beautiful ripple effect to lovingly pour your handcrafted cocktails in to, the set comes complete with two rose gold metal straws, a rose gold jigger and a rose gold bar spoon so you can have your drinks stirred not shaken this Valentine’s Day. Make sure to always drink responsibly and in style.

Adobe

Champagne Cocktails & Sharing Cheese Platter for Two at 116 Pall Mall Champagne Bar by Searcys

Left it a little too late to get the perfect gift? No worries. Red Letter Days are the perfect last-minute gift; have over 4,500 experiences to choose from. For that fine food lover in your life - we absolutely adore this afternoon of Champagne Cocktails & Sharing Cheese Platter at 116 Pall Mall Champagne Bar at Searcy (£45.99, for Two Red Letter Days). Their bustling Champagne bar is steeped in Georgian grandeur and historic elegance where you can sip on fine Champagne and enjoy an appetising artisan cheese platter. Red Letter Days voucher is valid for two people - available Monday-Saturday, year-round (subject to availabilty), and valid for 12 months.

Cardrona Distillery

Cardrona’s The Reid Single Malt Vodka

Handcrafted in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. The Reid Vodka (£55, Cardrona Distillery) is a decadently rich pour crafted for the sophisticated drinker. Loved by discerning sippers, The Reid Vodka has won a string of awards and is perfect, served on the rocks, with mixers or in cocktails. You can expect flavours of pear drops, toffee and biscuits with a hint of creamy vanilla.

Bardinet

Bardinet Coffee

Add some French-style romance to your Valentine’s Day celebrations with Bardinet Coffee (£18.99, Bardinet). A combination of Bardinet brandy mixed with natural flavours of Arabica and Robusta coffee for a delicious serve, crafted with French passion by Bardinet’s Master Blender in Bordeaux. This new expression has delicious dried fruit notes mixed with deep coffee undertones to create a bittersweet harmony, that is best enjoyed neat with ice or served up with an array of indulgent flavours in a cocktail.

Pukka Herbs

The Calm Collection 30 Tea Bags

Give the gift of calm this Valentine’s Day with this tea-reffic gift from Pukka Herbs. Their Calm Collection (£13.69, Pukka Herbs) comes complete in a beautiful recyclable box containing a selection of Pukka’s most-loved calming teas, to help you unwind, destress and give you that all-important self-care love. Each bag is home compostable and comes in a variety of flavours: Chamomile, Vanilla and Manuka Honey, Lemony Herbs and Orange (Joy) and their Night Time Berry to soothe you to sleep. We can’t wait to pop our kettle on and snuggle up with one of these.

57 ˚ Skye Earth and Sea Spirits

57° Skye Earth And Sea + Banyuls Cask Finished Gin

These two new beautiful small batch gin expressions from 57 ˚ Skye Earth and Sea Spirits are one-of-a-kind. Distilled on the Isle of Skye and inspired by the natural unspoilt beauty and fertile waters surrounding the island you can expect two incredible finishes. Taking local botanicals from the earth: heather, blossom, rowan berry and yarrow and combining them with smoked laminar and kelp seaweed - the coastal botanicals the Skye Earth and Sea Gin (£40.99, 57Skye) has a peppery warmth rounded with coastal earthiness; the Banyuls Cask Finished Gin (£49.99, Master of Malt) is matured in French Oak Casks, previously housing Banyuls liquor - a fortified aperitif - giving a sweet buttery apple finish with aromatic spice.

Cotswolds

Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky

This is a super sippable whisky that is rich and fruity. Coming complete in a beautiful gift box, the Cotswolds Signature Single Malt Whisky (£39, Sainsburys) is the first ever whisky to be distilled in the Cotswolds region; is crafted from 100% locally grown floor-malted barley before being aged in Kentucky ex-Bourbon barrels before finishing in American Oak red wine casks. Delicious served neat, over ice or with soda or ginger ale. Which pair perfectly with the whisky notes of honey, Seville orange marmalade and dark red fruits.

Dalmore Distillery

The Dalmore 18 Year Old

A little more on the luxe side of things, The Dalmore 18 Year Old (£295, Harrods) is the ultimate gift for a discerning palate. Combining both craftsmanship and balance, Dalmore epitomises a real-life lasting love affair - giving distinct complexities of spicy and sweet with a smooth finish with aromas of cinnamon and orange, and notes of vanilla, nutmeg and soft liquorice. You can expect a rich and lasting finish with an intriguing medley of citrus fruit and molasses: a joy in every sip.

Kano’s Duppy Share White Rum

Duppy Share White Rum Gift Pack 

Produced and co-founded by UK musical pioneer and Top Boy actor Kano. Duppy Share White Rum is a vibrant celebration of Jamaica and its influence on the world and their limited-edition Kano’s Duppy White & Pink Ting Gift Pack (£26.10, The Duppy Share) is the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day. Containing a 70cl Duppy Share White Rum with 4x Duppy White Rum Cups and 2x Pink Ting Sparkling Grapefruit Mixers, you can party long into the night with your loved one feeling the spirit and passion through every sip.

Jaisalmer Gin

Jaisalmer Gold Indian Craft Gin

The second in their series, the Jaisalmer Gold Indian Craft Gin (£39.99, Drink Supermarket) is a beautiful 18-botanical gin with influences taken from native India: Nagpur Orange Peel, Saffron, and Gandharaj Lemon Peel creating a burst of Indian summer on the palate. They use an unique Gold Filtration, filtering the fin slolwy through an intertwined golden silk filament, enriching the gin with gold ions and producing a clean and smooth taste and finish.

Jumping Goat

Jumping Goat Coffee Vodka

Want to treat your bae like the G.O.A.T - then treat them to the GOAT - Jumping Goat in fact. Unlike anything in the market, Jumping Goat’s Coffee Vodka £31.95, Master of Malt) is packed full of organic coffee and real spices before being infused with only the best quality vodka from New Zealand. Their playful and vibrant brand is reflected in their spirit which boasts a wonderfully rich and chocolatey finish with a slightly bitter roasted coffee note.

Casillero del Diablo

Casillero del Diablo Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon

Fancy a little flirt with some flavours? Then Casillero del Diablo Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon (£7.50 with Clubcard £9 without, Tesco) is the perfect gift for you this Valentine's. Recognised as the UK’s #1 Cabernet Sauvignon, Casillero del Diablo is the world leading Chilean wine brand and their Reserva Especial will add a sophisticated flare to any celebration. You can expect strong tannins which are charactersied by plum and black cherry on the palate and a fresh fruit note on the nose.

Mermaid Gin

Mermaid Pink Gin Gift Set

Created from award-winning Mermaid Gin comes the perfect Valentine’s Gift - their Mermaid Pink Gin Gift Set (£62.50, Isle of Wight Distillery), which is beautifully presented in a stunning keepsake gift box and comes complete with two gold-patterned adorned tumblers, that would look incredible in any at-home-bar. Their Mermaid Pink Gin is both aromatic and refreshing - utilising the freshly grown Island strawberries to infuse their gin before blending with lemon zest and rock samphire you get a subtle yet vibrant pink gin that is not only smooth but perfectly balanced.

Salcombe Gin

Salcombe Gin Gift Hamper - Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’

Pairing their award-winning gin, 70cl Salcombe Gin ‘Rosé Sainte Marie’ which is inspired by the Mediterranean coast, with fresh and elegant flavours of angelica and strawberries with a branded pair of copper tongs, two branded gin glasses, eight 150ml Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water cans, and a Salcombe Gin jute bag, elegantly presented in a stylish wicker hamper for a final flourish. This Salcombe Gin Gift Hamper (£99, Salcombe Gin) will be just the be-gin-ing of a romantic evening.

Lost Universe

Star Wars Stormtrooper Valentine's Day Thirst Aid Kit

Love is a cosmic battlefield, and we all get a little wounded from time to time. But this Star Wars Stormtrooper Valentine's Day Thirst Aid Kit (£25, Lost Universe) has everything you need for your special Stormtrooper. The kit contains five different galactically inspired craft beers: S.N.I.P.A. - Situation Normal India Pale Ale, Galactic Pale Ale, Lightspeed Pilsner, Shadow Stout, and Space Hopera. As well as a super cool pint glass, four themed coasters, and a packet of beer snacks to munch on.

Devon Cove

Passion Fruit Martini Kit & Macaron Gift Box

Send a little fun and decadence with this luxury Passion Fruit Martini and Macaron Gift Box (£42.90, Devon Cove). The Passion Fruit Martini is Cove’s take on the ever-popular Pornstar Martini. They have combined their luxuriously smooth Cove Vodka and Cove Passion Liqueur with vanilla and pineapple to create a deliciously fruity and tantalizing cocktail, with a box of delicious macarons to make it an extra special gift this Valentine’s Day. Each box contains: 20cl Cove Vodka, 20cl Cove Passion Liqueur, 20cl Monin Vanilla Syrup, 20cl Pineapple Juice, and a box of 6 delicious macarons from Pretty Little Pastries

Diageo Distilleries.

Special Releases 2022: DISTILLERIES SPECIAL

Relive the past year as you look forward to the next with these extra special distilleries releases (Malts.com). This limited annual collection is a selection of impeccably crafted, rare, and precious natural cask-strength Scotch Whiskies from across Diageo distilleries creating rare and collectible Scotch whiskies that are pushing the boundaries of flavour. Within the collection, you can find Ex-Bourbon & Refill Casked Talosker 11 YO, a Tawny Port and Red Muscato Casked Mortlach, and a Virgin Oak and Smokiest Reservered Lagavulin 12 YO.

Sipsmith

SIP Book and London Dry Gin Bundle

Create all of your favourite and best-loved cocktails with the help of Sipsmith this Valentine’s Day. Their incredible book, SIP - takes you on a journey as you bring the classics back to basics with over 100 recipes that only use three ingredients each. Of course, you will need their London Dry Gin (which has a dry juniper lead with a lemon tart finish) in order to practice, so this bundle (£40, Sipsmith) is a great gift for any gin lover. You can even personalise the book to read ‘SIP with…’ to make it that little bit extra special. Thanks, Sipsmith.

Bird & Blend Tea Co.

Love Potion Tea

This loose leaf tea is sure to make anyone fall in love once they take a taste. With chocolate, floral and sweet notes, Love Potion (£6.70, Bird and Blend) contains Sri Lankan Black Tea with Cocoa Shells, Rose Petals and Freeze-Dried Strawberries to create a magical and romantic taste with beautiful candy love heart sprinkles to really hone in on that love factor once brewed to perfection.

Park Brewery | Chimney Fire Coffee

Rituals at Dawn - Espresso Porter

Chimney Fire Coffee, the responsible coffee roasters in Surrey have partnered with Park Brewery on a deliciously rich new Espresso Porter (£18, Chimney Fire Coffee), that is a perfect gift this Valentine’s Day. Using Chimney Fire Coffee’s Peru Classic Espresso, a firm favourite, with a medium-dark roast, to create a coffee porter-style ale that has notes of hops, dark malt, and chocolate. Cleverly created, the brewing team rest the porter cold on the coffee beans to extract the smooth blackberry and cocoa notes. A game-changing drink you will love.

Amarula

Amarula African Gin

With a story of true love at its heart, Amarula African Gin is the perfect Valentine’s Gift. It is the only gin in the world that is made from the South African marula fruit spirit. Marula is also known as the fruit that bears on the ‘marriage tree’; this special fruit creates a premium, complex and utterly unique gin that celebrates indigenous flavours and fruits - which has a sweet orange flourish with a spicy backbone. Plus with ever litre of Amarula African Gin sold, £1 goes to the Amarula Trust - an elephant conservation and local community charity.

Ridgeview

Sparkling Red Reserve NV

This limited-edition new sparkling from Ridgeview is the perfect gift for any wine lover, or to enjoy together over a romantic meal. New for 2022; a one-of-a-kind sparkling English red - their Sparkling Red Reserve (£55, Ridgeview) is made from only the finest hand-picked pinot grapes. You can expect a rich, ruby red colour with delicate cherry and vanilla aromas with forest fruits and pomegranate are on the tongue while a sweet peppery spice lingers on the finish.

Whitebox Cocktails

Classic Cocktail Gift Pack

With no faff required, these ready-to-drink cocktails are the perfect gift for any low-key Valentine’s celebrations. Not compromising on taste or quality. The Classic Cocktail Gift Pack (£34, Whitebox Cocktails) contains six single 100ml serves of their best-selling; world-class cocktails that you are sure to fall in love with. In the gift pack you can find Pocket Negroni, Prêt à Boire Boulevardier, Classic Cosmo, Freezer Martini, Chipper's Old Fashioned and our favourite - Squeezy's Margarita. Just add to a glass with ice (and a garnish if you’re feeling extra fancy) and enjoy!

Cocoba

Heart Shaped Hot Chocolate Bombes With Marshmallows

The kent-based chocolate company, Cocoba has released these adorable Heart Shaped Hot Chocolate Bombes filled with Marshmallows (£7.95, Cocoba Chocolate). Crafted from Belgian milk chocolate and hand piped with a delicious chocolate drizzle, these are the perfect gift for your sweetheart. Just pop a hot chocolate bombe into a mug before slowly pouring over hot milk of your choice as you sit and watch the chocolate hearts dissolve uncovering the sweet marshmallows hidden inside.