Love Gin?

Connoisseurs of gin and rum are constantly seeking new innovations in flavour, versatility and even the bottle itself. Dedicated fans seek great and decorative bottles to adorn their shelves or drinks cupboard, keeping them even after the last drop of tasty nectar is consumed.

Whether you drink it yourself, share it with friends or buy it as a special Christmas or birthday present, you will be delighted with your purchase.

The makers of the cult Snow Globe Gin Liqueur and Sixpence Pud Gin have gone a step further and introduced the ‘Light up Gin Liqueur Baubles’ as an ultimate gift for yourself or your friends. What better way to light up Christmas than with this delicious winter berry gin? It’s clever stuff – a discreet button on the bottom of the bottle floods your senses before you have even drunk a drop – what’s more, it turns itself off after 10 minutes! With a Christmas scene depicted on the bottle, you will certainly get into the festive spirit.

Notes of redcurrant, blueberries and cranberries make this liqueur sweet and fruity, perfect with a frosty glass of ice and fresh berries. For a little dryness, try mixing with tonic or ginger ale to give it a zing.

Cuban Rum at its Best

If you love rum as it evokes holidays in the sun, you will swoon over these glorious rums, popular at this time of year. Whether you drink it on its own with ice or turn it into one of a multitude of great cocktails, it’s smooth and perfect.

Produced by Ron Santiago de Cuba, this flavoursome rum reflects its heritage and brings a picture of vibrant Cuba to your living room. The well-thought-out design and the book included really bring you close to Cuba! Sipping your rum while browsing this magnificent present is a wonderful experience. With two varieties especially recommended at this time of year, both the 11-year-old and the newer 8-year-old have much to offer. They will certainly bring a Christmas kick to you and your guests. Whilst being a medium/light rum, it is rich in flavour and can be consumed in cocktails or mixed drinks. It makes a terrific spritz when combined with lime, tonic water and honey syrup.

The taste notes, although blending together well, begin with a hint of oak (the rum is aged in oak barrels) with touches of caramel and tropical fruit. The pleasant oak flavour continues to the end.

If ever a drink reminded you of exactly where it originates, this is it. It conjures up dreams of the Caribbean Sea lapping gently on the shore, sun-filled days and exotic nights dancing to the Cuban beat. What’s not to love? With a micro-climate so perfect, these rums will be the highlight of the festive season.

Especially in time for the season, these rums feature new packaging design, ready to wrap – or even better, drink yourself. You will find them hard to give away!

Both of these rums will be much prized and certainly a connoisseur’s or collector’s dream.
For more info follow:

Santiago De Cuba – Instagram @Ronsantiagodecuba – Ron Santiago de Cuba

The Light-Up Gin Liqueur Baubles are available from Costco and Amazon.

Written by Rafa Zurita for Luxuria Lifestyle London and International