The Best Gifts Under £250

Ready to astonish that special someone? These are not just gifts; they're statements that scream opulence, destined to become the crown jewels of any true Spirits aficionado's stash. The first five bottles are Flaviar Community Favorites and top-rated certified treats. They’re followed by a vast selection of great drams that will wow their palate.

£250 & Under
£250 & Under

Top 5 Gifts UNDER £250


1.

Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker Blue Label


The most famous Premium Blend. In the World. Johnnie Walker is one of the most recognized Whisky names in the World. The brand was established in 1860 by John “Johnnie” Walker, when he started blending Whiskies from his grocery shop in Ayrshire, Scotland. During the Victorian Era, success...

learn MORE >>>
£182.72

Appearance / Color
Mahogany.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Warm hazelnuts and sandalwood with vanilla and a hint of smoke.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
More hazelnuts, dark chocolate, orange blossom honey, and a dash of ginger.

Finish
Smooth and long with soft smoke.


2.

Caol Ila

Caol Ila 18 Year Old


Caol Ila 18 Years Old is like a fine Dominican Cigar on a chilly evening. In Gaelic, Caol Ila is pronounced “cole ī-la” and it means “sound of Islay.” And sure enough, this distillery sits right on the water facing the deep-water strait between Islay and Jura… smack dab...

learn MORE >>>
£253.63

Appearance / Color
Crystal clear antique gold

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Highly aromatic with fresh-cut grass, malt, fresh cooking herbs, and the sea

Flavour / Taste / Palate
Full and round with more grass, grains, wet oak, turbinado sugar, and charred peat

Finish
Long and thick with oiled wood, soft smoke, and autumn rain


3.

Glengoyne

Glengoyne 21 Year Old


The Highlands kind of epicness. George Connell officially started Glengoyne in 1833, but good old George has been making Whisky long before that. Anyway, the point is that Glengoyne distillery has got quite a tradition when it comes to single malt Whisky. The distillery is located at Dumgoyne,...

learn MORE >>>
£238.33

Appearance / Color
Rich gold.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Cinnamon, gigs with a hint of vanilla.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Barley, sherry, caramel with sweet notes of honey.

Finish
Long, warm and spicy.


4.

The Dalmore

The Dalmore 15 Year Old


The Stag, the King and the Hero. Alexander Matheson, a trader who made his fortune in illegal opium imports from the Far East, founded the Dalmore Distillery in 1839. It is located on the northern shores of the Firth of Cromarty, deep in the Scottish highlands. The Dalmore changed...

learn MORE >>>
£143.93

Appearance / Color
Amber
 
Smell / Nose / Aroma

 

Orange marmelade, cinnamon, nutmeg and subtle cinnamon.


Flavor / Taste / Palate

 

 

Mandarin, vanilla, ginger and crushed apples.
 

Finish
Caramelised orange and hints of dark chocolate.

 


5.

The Dalmore

The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve (700mL)


Scotch category Winner of the Flaviar Community Awards 2018. Alexander Matheson, a trader who made his fortune in illegal opium imports from the Far East, founded the Dalmore Distillery in 1839. It is located on the northern shores of the Firth of Cromarty, deep in the Scottish learn MORE >>>


£143.83
Appearance / Color
Dark Bronze
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Cinnamon, vanilla and red fruits.    
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Tropical fruits, banana, toffee and vanilla.
 
Finish 
Orange zest, dark chocolate and a hint of spice.