The best alcohol gift for a man is the bottle he would have bought himself if he were feeling generous. Below are the ones that land well for birthdays, Father's Day, Christmas, promotions and thank-yous, grouped by what he drinks, with gift sets if a bottle alone feels thin. Everything is delivered with a gift message: same day across Greater London in around 30–45 minutes, next day anywhere in mainland UK for orders placed by 4pm.
Whisky is the safest spirits gift because it is meant to be kept and sipped, and the box matters. For a Scotch drinker, a single malt with an age statement reads as a proper present: Macallan 12 or 18, Glenfiddich 18, Lagavulin 16 for someone who likes smoke. For a blend drinker, Johnnie Walker Blue Label is the one everybody recognises. For someone who has tried everything, Japanese whisky such as Hibiki Harmony or Yamazaki, or the rare whisky collection. Our Macallan 12 vs 18 guide settles the most common question.
Gift sets: whisky gifts, whisky and cigar sets, and corporate whisky gifts for clients.
Hennessy XO and Rémy Martin XO are the classic statement bottles; Hennessy VSOP and Courvoisier VSOP sit comfortably under £80. For the man who has an XO already, Louis XIII is the one he will not buy himself. Rum drinkers tend to be pleased by an aged sipping rum such as Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva or a Bumbu. See cognac and rum, and our guide to VS, VSOP and XO.
Tequila has become the gift that says you know what you are doing. Don Julio 1942 is the bottle most men recognise; Clase Azul Reposado is the one they photograph; añejo tequila from Patrón or Cazcanes suits a sipper. Avoid anything that is not 100% agave. Sets: Clase Azul and caviar, and our tequila collection.
Gin gifts work best when the bottle is distinctive: Monkey 47, No.3 London Dry, Hendrick's or Tanqueray No. Ten. See gin gifts. For vodka, a Belvedere magnum or Grey Goose with the right glassware turns an ordinary spirit into an occasion.
A wine drinker wants a bottle he would not open on a Tuesday. Bordeaux and Burgundy from a good vintage, a Napa Cabernet such as Caymus, or a vintage wine from his birth year are the gifts that get remembered. For a case, see wine case gifts; for ideas by budget, wine gifts.
Champagne. It is the only alcohol gift that is appropriate for every occasion and every recipient, and it does not need him to be a connoisseur. Moët & Chandon Impérial or Veuve Clicquot for most things; Dom Pérignon or Krug for a milestone. See sending a champagne gift.
Gifts under £50 · under £100 · under £200 · under £500 · over £1,000
Birthday · Father's Day · Christmas · Retirement · Graduation · Thank you · Corporate
| Option | Coverage | Delivery time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant | Greater London | 30–45 minutes, 24/7 | £25 |
| Same day, gift service | Greater London | Same day | £30 |
| Same day VIP | Greater London | Same day, for exclusive gifts | £80 |
| Next day | Mainland UK (order by 4pm) | Next day | £18.99 |
| Express | Mainland UK | 1–2 days | £12.99 |
| Economy | Mainland UK | 2–3 days | £9.99 |
| Standard | Mainland UK | 3–5 days | Free |
You choose the option at checkout, whatever your address. Full details on our delivery facts page.
Enter his address at checkout, write your message and choose the delivery speed. The bottle goes out in a gift box with a printed card and no price. Someone aged 18 or over has to sign for it, and the driver or courier may ask for ID under Challenge 25, so it is worth warning him that a parcel is coming. For office deliveries, order by 4pm on a weekday.
Match the bottle to what he already drinks: a single malt for a whisky drinker, an añejo tequila for someone who has moved past shots, a Bordeaux for a wine lover, and champagne when the occasion matters more than the drink. If you really do not know, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Hennessy XO and Moët & Chandon are recognised by everyone.
Yes. Enter his address at checkout and add a gift message. Same day across Greater London in 30–45 minutes, next day anywhere in mainland UK for orders by 4pm. No price is shown in the parcel.
Yes. There is a message box at checkout and we print it on a card inside the box. Personalised labels and engraving are available on selected bottles.
Yes: whisky and glass sets, spirits with cigars, tequila and caviar, champagne and flutes, and hampers combining several bottles with snacks or chocolates.
A good bottle starts around £30 and a serious one around £80. Our gifts under £50, under £100 and under £200 collections keep it simple.
Yes. Order by 4pm on a weekday so it arrives in working hours, and include his name and department. We do not deliver to business addresses at weekends unless the business is open.
Send a champagne gift · Wine gifts · Father's Day alcohol gifts · Gifting alcohol: the complete guide
Guides: 12 Best Alcohol Gifts for Men · What Alcohol Should You Give Your Boss? · The Best Bourbon to Give as a Gift in the UK · Drinks Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything · Whisky Gift Set Delivery Done Properly · Macallan Whisky Delivery London
Please drink responsibly. Drinks House 247 operates a Challenge 25 policy: you must be 18 or over to order, and our drivers and couriers will ask for photo ID if the person receiving the delivery looks under 25.
