Gentleman’s Journal 2017 Christmas Gift Guide
Ensure you knock it out of the park under the tree this year...
This Christmas – as you’ve inevitably not bought a single present yet – make sure you knock it out of the park under the tree by following our carefully curated gift guide. Split into sections including fashion, tech and drinks, we’ve made it easy for you. So no excuses, gents…
Style
Let’s get socks out of the way. They may be a classic gift, but no-one’s really going to be thrilled opening a pair on Christmas day. Instead, opt for something a little more sophisticated. This Kent and Curwen cricket jumper is a traditional heritage piece, and perfect for the winter. Or opt for summery style with one of Frangipani’s lightweight cotton printed shirts.
Alternatively, if your budget stretches a little higher, there’s nothing so hardy and stylish as a pair of Edward Green boots – guaranteed to keep the cold out over the festive season. And, speaking of keeping warm, there’s no better coat than a cashmere overcoat – and A Day’s March sell one that won’t break the bank.
Tech
Time for an upgrade? Some of the best new tech is released in time for Christmas, so if you’re hoping to unbox a new phone, smartwatch or laptop under the tree this year, listen up. The first smartphone to feature pioneering AI technology, Huawei’s new Mate10 Pro also features FullView display, water resistance and a truly incredible battery life for such an intelligent piece of kit. And, if you’re looking for apps to install on it, where better to start than Spotify? Subvert your usual tech gift, and give a gift card for the streaming service this year.
If you’re looking for some playful competition this Boxing Day, we’d recommend one of the best new games on the market: Call of Duty WWII. With rave reviews already under its ammo belt, this is the full theatre of war, an epic journey, and a game well worth investing in. And if you’re looking for some new headphones to listen to your Spotify on, there’s nothing better than Pioneer’s new Rayz, premium metallic headphones with a charging port built in.
Drinks
At Christmas time, it’s always time for drink. But, once the big day rolls around and you’ve resorted to the dusty old bottles at the back of the drinks cabinet, anyone who opens a fresh bottle will appreciate the thought. So why not pop a bottle of Sipsmith Raffles 1915 gin under the tree this christmas, a sensational balance of Asian botanicals including jasmine flowers, fresh pomelo peel and lemongrass? Or, if you’re more a whisky man, start dropping hints for Balvenie’s Portwood, aged 21 Years and aged in port pipes.
Tequila – making a comeback – is no better than when it’s bottled by George Clooney. And, although the actor sold his spirit brand for $1 billion earlier this year, Casamigos still remains the best example of this blue agave spirit in the world. Keeping things South American, Havana Club’s Barrel Proof Rum is aged first in old American oak then finished in specially selected casks – ensuring a very merry Christmas.
Grooming
Some of the most long-lasting gifts fall into the grooming department. One swift spritz of an aftershave every day means that any scent you unwrap will do you for much of the year. So why not opt for something from Creed, such as the Viking fragrance they launched this year – bold, peppery and with hints of Indian sandalwood. Or opt for Floris, and their classic Leather Oud Eau de Parfum.
Czech & Speake’s No.88 Shaving Set & Stand – so good we gave it away on Day 10 of our Advent Calendar – is also a great option if you’re looking for grooming hardware. Or, if you want to give the classic gift, a selection box of Acqua di Parma’s perfumed soaps will make for a classic, and luxurious present.
Experiences
Of course, some of the best presents can’t be wrapped up. Experiences are amongst the funnest gifts to give, and range from the relatively inexpensive – such as Parson’s Nose Butchery Classes in Central London – to the luxurious – such as Porto Montenegro Yacht Club’s Stay & Sail Package in Boka Bay. Including a stay in hotels from the Regent to Hotels Pine and Palma and the opportunity to sail boats between 7 and 9.5 metres, this is truly a trip to remember.
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