10 Jolly Spirits To Gift + Sip This Holiday Season

The season of gathering calls for gifts that inspire connection, contemplation, and a touch of indulgence. This year’s standout spirits offer craftsmanship, character, and stories worth sharing around a festive table. —Ashley Harris

J.P. Wiser’s 27-Year-Old Mizunara

A patient masterpiece of Canadian whisky-making, J.P. Wiser’s twenty-seven-year expression finished in Mizunara oak speaks to those who appreciate refinement. The rare Japanese oak imparts graceful notes of almond, sandalwood, and black tea, creating a layered and meditative sip. With only a limited number of bottles released, it feels like a gift with true presence—one meant to be savoured slowly with people who matter.

The Glenlivet Fusion Cask

The Glenlivet Fusion Cask brings a modern spirit to a storied single malt tradition. Finished in casks seasoned by both rum and bourbon, it offers bright orange zest, silky vanilla, gentle cinnamon, and soft toffee in a combination that feels both innovative and comforting. Ideal for the drinker who relishes discovering what’s next in whisky.

Gibson’s Finest Rare 12-Year-Old Whisky

Appealing to those who enjoy whiskies built on heritage and smooth, approachable character. Gibson’s Finest Rare 12-Year-Old Whisky is aged for at least twelve years, developing character. Its profile makes it a welcome addition to gatherings where tradition and togetherness take centre stage.

Glenfiddich’s Single Malts Collection

The Glenfiddich family has been making Scotch since 1887, and it tastes as good now as it did back then. This collection invites exploration through a range of profiles shaped by the distillery’s pioneering spirit, offering something meaningful for every kind of whisky lover.

Glendalough Wild Rose Irish Gin

Glendalough’s Wild Rose gin is a deeply personal creation, originally crafted in honour of the distiller’s mother. Fresh garden roses, wild botanicals, and mountainside plants are vapour-distilled, then infused with more roses to heighten its floral intensity and delicate pink colour.

Bearface Wild Air Release

Bearface’s Wild Air release channels the invigorating atmosphere of high Canadian landscapes. Crafted to echo the sensation of crisp mountain air, it offers a whisky experience rooted in wilderness, elevation, and the untamed energy of Canada’s rugged terrain.

Arancello

The Woods Spirit Co.’s Arancello brings a burst of colour and brightness, built from organic blood oranges combined with vacuum-distilled raspberry and lime leaf. It evokes sunny gatherings and celebratory toasts, making it a bright, spirited option for winter gifting.

Sheringham Seaside Gin

Sheringham’s Seaside Gin captures the essence of Vancouver Island’s coast. With botanicals like juniper, rose, citrus, lavender, and sustainably harvested winged kelp, it delivers a delicately ocean-kissed profile that shines neat or in cocktails.

Tromba Blanco

Tromba Blanco offers aromas of sweet citrus with flavours of pineapple, caramel, and refreshing mint, finishing clean and crisp—ideal for festive cocktails or thoughtful sipping. This beautiful tequila will transport you to a tropical destination, with no plane ticket required.

Eight Reserve

Eight Reserve, from celebrity Kendall Jenner’s 818 tequila brand,  presents layered notes of cooked agave, vanilla, cinnamon, dried berries, and praline. Luxurious yet inviting, it delivers a smooth, contemplative sipping experience.