For those looking to imbibe the festive spirit in a very literal sense, a delivery from The Oxford Artisan Distillery (TOAD) will be sure to warm your or your loved ones' cockles this winter.
With locally-grown grains distilled in custom-built stills at their site in Headington, a gift from TOAD is about as personalised and eco-friendly as boozy gifts can come. For 2021, the Distillery has a tempting range of spirits on offer, with festive specials such as their sloe gin and Christmas pudding whisky featuring alongside their more classical botanicals.
In case you'd like to (sort of!) try before you buy, the Distillery are hosting two Virtual Tasting sessions in the run up to Christmas. Tasting kits will be delivered to your door, and you can train your taste buds with delicious samples of Whisky (December 15th) or Gin (December 16th) in these memorable Zoom-based workshops.
And for the connoisseur in your life who'd like to learn more about their favourite tipple, a Distillery tour makes a fantastic zero-waste gift. Bookings are taken online, so they'll have you covered even if you've left your Christmas shopping to the last minute.
Welcome to Daily Info’s 2024 Advent Calendar – 24 days of events to celebrate the festive period and get ready to ring in the New Year!
This year's calendar offers a mix of Christmas activities - pantos, comedy shows, carol concerts etc, taking in traditions in Oxford and the wider area, as well as free diversions in December and some of the best happenings to book ahead for in 2025.
