What To Bring to Christmas Dinner When Everything Else Is Covered

Whether it’s a host gift for a Christmas party or a small offering for family and friends, a thoughtful addition to the table is always appreciated. The festive season brings a series of gatherings, long lunches and last-minute invitations, so coming armed with a contribution can make things easier for everyone. 

From something to pour to something to enjoy after the meal, the right choice can complement the spread and show consideration for your host. Here are five items that’ll get you on Santa’s “nice” list year after year. 

Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Festive Pack

It’s fitting that the world-famous family-owned distillery produced its first batch of spirits on Christmas Day. That was back in 1887, and the Scottish label is still producing whisky with the aid of its own cooperage. Glenfiddich 15 is its 15-year-old single malt Scotch whisky matured in three casks – sherry, bourbon and new oak – to create a honey-sweet liquor of warm spices, perfect for a post-meal dram. The festive pack ($127) contains a bottle of Glenfiddich 15 and two whisky glasses in a beautifully presented gift box.

Exemplifying the family’s tradition of innovation, Glenfiddich 15 Year Old expression is created using a technique pioneered by our Malt Master. Aged in European oak sherry casks and new oak casks, the whisky is mellowed in our unique Solera Vat, a large oak tun inspired by the sherry bodegas of Spain and Portugal. Never emptied, and kept half full of whiskies since 1998, our Solera Vat is the culmination of curious minds and the pioneering spirit of our family. Taste layers of sherry oak, marzipan, cinnamon, full-bodied and bursting with flavour. The festive pack is in a beautifully designed pack with two whisky glasses at $127 for a limited time only. 

Kyveli olive oil

For serious cooks and foodies, Kyveli’s cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil ($82 for 700ml) is a superb gift that can be used straightaway: to fry, roast, sauté or simply drizzle on salad. Made in Greece from athinoelia olives grown on trees more than 200 years old, this hand-harvested, certified-organic, single-origin olive oil is a connoisseur’s choice.

St Hugo shiraz

A special occasion like Christmas deserves a standout drop, and this shiraz by St Hugo ($53 for 750ml) is a beautiful wine that can be paired with the feast or cellared for a few more years. Expect aromas of chocolate, liquorice and plum upon opening, with dark berries, oak, herbs and spices on the palate. Its rich, dense texture and complex savoury finish make it a good pairing for red meat, pungent cheese or even spicy dishes.

Koko Black A Fantastical Feast gift box

Brighten the after-dinner offering with a jauntily designed gift box of Koko Black’s finest chocolates. The A Fantastical Feast selection ranges from nine pieces ($38.90) to 49 pieces ($161), with each box containing a medley of white, milk and dark chocolate pralines handcrafted from sustainably sourced cocoa.

T Totaler tea set

For the non-alc crowd and the designated drivers, a comforting cuppa makes a thoughtful Christmas nightcap. The T Totaler tea gift set for two ($110) comprises a jar of Australian breakfast tea, a tube of Australian Unwind (a non-caffeinated herbal blend of citrus and lavender), a strainer and two handmade ceramic cups made in Japan. If your host already has a tea set, you might consider this selection of T Totaler’s most popular blends ($35) instead.

This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with Liquorland.