Christmas Gift Guide: The Drinker

Buying for the drinker seems like an easy task, but don’t forget this isn’t just some old soak, this is a gentleman with the suaveness of Bond, the sophistication of Brando and a taste for the finer things in life – especially when it comes to drinking. Whether in a smart bar around the world or entertaining guests at his luxurious home, he likes the best of the best when it comes to cocktail making and drinking.

LINLEY MARTINI GLASSES, , These elegant cocktail glasses are individually handmade by skilled craftsman and each of them feature delicately etched teardrop cuts created in the finest hand blown lead crystal. Specially designed to take centre stage on a dinner table or presented as the perfect gift, the beautiful collection exudes elegance, simplicity and luxury. A gentleman drinker wouldn’t serve a drink in anything but the best.

£80 (each)

CHASE GIN, , Similarly to their Elegant Gin, the Williams Chase GB Gin is unlike most others, where a neutral grain spirit is simply redistilled. Their GB Gin is made from the same cider apples grown on their family farm in Herefordshire to produce their Naked Chase vodka, which is then infused with a carefully considered selection of fine botanicals.

£30 for 70cl here

THE SILVER FUND COCKTAIL SHAKER, , A stunning circa 1930’s sterling silver cocktail shaker from Tiffany & Co that would look perfect on any discerning gentleman’s drinks tray.

£POA here

CHASE APPLE VODKA, , This unique apple vodka is the first made from the Chase home-grown English cider apples, calling it Naked Chase to reflect the organic apples used, and the artisan methods undertaken to produce it. This Naked Chase Apple Vodka is beautifully pure as there’s nothing added to it.

£40 here

TASCHEN JAMES BOND BOOK, , To celebrate 50 years of this innovative franchise, EON Productions opened their archives of photos, designs, storyboards, and production materials to editor Paul Duncan, who spent two years researching over one million images and 100 filing cabinets of documentation. The perfect coffee table book for the discerning gentleman.

£135 here

CROCKETT & JONES SLIPPERS, , Golden Eagle, a house slipper from the Men’s Main Collection, with embroidery design made from soft velvet, satin quilted linings and hard leather soles – we can’t think of any better footwear than this when entertaining at home, martini in one hand, cigar in the other.

£225 here

CIRE TRUDON CANDLE, , This striking bright blue candle from Cire Trudon will look elegant in any home. Based on sandalwood and amber notes, with pungent top notes of pepper and saffron, this is a truly royal scent. Give as the perfect gift this festive season – it’s the ideal way to scent a room for entertaining, which of course The Drinker is always doing.

£270 – here

BURBERRY VELVET BLAZER, , The deep purple hue of Burberry London’s slim-fit blazer has long been associated with patrician style, but the sumptuous velvet material gives it a relaxed, modern air. Finished with black satin lapels and the brand’s signature check-print lining, this faultlessly tailored piece will make a dapper impression whether dressed up or low-key.

£795 – here

NYETIMBER SPARKLING WINE, , Light gold and hints of silver colour with tiny bubbles on the eye. The nose begins with the toasted topping of crème brulee and meringue before the wine continues with time in the glass to open and build in intensity. Flavours of strawberry and cherry emerge. A great example of both power and freshness on the palate. Flavours of mandarin, & pastry proceed to a finish, which is long and balanced and which introduces a flavour of vanilla – the best fizz for Christmas!

£75 – here

LINLEY COCKTAIL BOX, , This LINLEY Cocktail Box is the ultimate Christmas gift for The Drinker. Handcrafted in hand dyed charcoal veneers of ripple and straight sycamore highlighted by mother of pearl dots, the interior is lined in bleached anigre and features a glass mirror etched with classic cocktail recipes for inspiration.

£16,000 – here

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