Not all drinks are equal this festive season! Check out these drinks and add them to your Christmas list to enjoy in front of an open fire. ‘Tis the season to treat yourself and indulge in something a little bit special’.
Why not add a couple of bottles to your cocktail cabinet, take a bottle to a party, or wrap as the perfect gift for a holly jolly Christmas? Whatever you choose to do, do it sensibly and be drink aware.
You’ll find Rum, Prosecco and Whisky below to tantalise your tastebuds this Christmastime.
Rum – A Holly Jolly Christmas
Ron Carúpano Rum

We’re excited to introduce you to Ron Carúpano, Venezuela’s ultra-premium rum, just in time for the holiday gifting season! Available in the UK for the first time! This award-winning rum encapsulates 260 years of tradition and masterful rum-making, offering a truly memorable gift for any occasion.
Ron Carúpano’s latest release has earned five Double Gold medals at prestigious international competitions.It won at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This recognition reflects the unique quality of a rum that combines Carúpano’s distinct terroir, Caribbean sea salt, and spring water from Venezuela, handcrafted by their expert master blenders. Perfect for both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations, Ron Carúpano brings a sophisticated touch to any holiday event.
The Ron Carúpano range is priced from £36 at Master of Malt
BACARDÍ Rum Reserva Ocho

Savour the legacy. BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho, an 8-year-old rum crafted from a cherished family recipe dating back to 1862.
Known as “The Family Reserve,” its rich character is perfect for warming festive cocktails. From a sparkling Old Cuban to the After Ocho—our signature takes on the Espresso Martini—BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho is the essential spirit for cozy celebrations.
BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho is priced at £34.95 from The Whisky Exchange
Prosecco – A Holly Jolly Christmas
Della Vite Prosecco Rosé

The Della Vite Prosecco Rosé is an elegant, pale coral pink colour. It offers an aromatic nose of freshly crushed wild berries and rhubarb. A bright, clean palate with delicate fruit flavours balanced by a creamy texture and fine bubbles, leading to a long, smooth finish thanks to the extra-long fermentation process of 90 days. 11.5% ABV.
An elegant, pale coral pink sparkling wine made in Valdobbiadene, Northern Italy, and is a delicious collaboration between Chloe, Poppy and Cara Delevingne and a third-generation wine-making family. Award-winning Della Vite fuses the latest technology with traditional production methods to produce a high-quality, vegan-certified Prosecco brand made as sustainably as possible. The sisters want to flip the prosecco category on his head with bubbles so premium they’ll rival Champagne. Della Vite is the effervescent result.
The Della Vite range is priced from £21.50 available at Sainsbury’s
Whisky – A Holly Jolly Christmas
Filey Bay, Yorkshire Single Malt Whisky Sherry Cask Reserve #5

Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5, 46% vol, is the latest bottling of the distillery’s annual autumn Sherry Cask Reserve series. It is a marriage of the distillery’s unique distillate styles matured in both first-fill ex-PX and ex-Moscatel Sherry Hogshead casks. The result is a fruity and complex whisky with flavours of dark brown sugar, marmalade, currants, walnuts, and festive spices.
Limited to just 2,000 bottles, Filey Bay Sherry Cask Reserve #5 costs £85 and is available online at Spirit of Yorkshire, from the distillery shop and from specialist retailers nationwide.
A Holly Jolly Christmas with Fantastic Drinks – Words by Rachel McAlley / @LadyRach