SILENT POOL

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Silent Pool are well-known for their gin, but it’s their Christmas range that is getting us talking

CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL? DON'T MIND IF WE DO

With the festive months soon upon us, Silent Pool has a range of gifts for all budgets. Whether it is Silent Pool’s Gin Copa Glass Gift Box for the one you love, serving a pre-dinner drink using their Luxury Gift Tin or gifting the ultimate secret Santa gift, the Citrus Gin G&T Pack – there’s something to suit all occasions. We take a closer look at the options…

G&T / RARE CITRUS G&T PACK

The perfect stocking filler. This gift pack contains a Silent Pool Gin/Silent Pool Rare Citrus Gin Copa Glass, a miniature Silent Pool Gin/Silent Pool Rare Citrus Gin and a Fever Tree Indian Tonic Can to serve up the perfect double Silent Pool Gin & Tonic.

Silent Pool Gin G&T Pack / Silent Pool Rare Citrus Gin G&T Pack is available for RRP £15.

THE CHRISTMAS CANDLES SET SILENT POOL'S CHRISTMAS GIFT SET

UPCYCLED BOTANICAL CANDLES

Scented candles each inspired by botanicals found in Silent Pool’s gin. Housed in used Silent Pool Gin bottles as a part of their upcycling scheme, which gives the gorgeous bottles a second time to shine. Filled with 100% natural essential oils and environmentally friendly soy wax. The best way to decorate your Christmas dinner table.

Available in four scents: Rose, Elderflower & Honey; Bergamot & LavenderJuniper & Cassia Bark; Orange, Mandarin & Bergamot. Silent Pool Gin Upcycled Botanical Candles are available for RRP £24 from Silent Pool Distillers.

SILENT POOL GIN LUXURY GIFT TIN

Luxury handcrafted gin made from 24 botanicals with the aim of capturing the essence of the Surrey Hills. A contemporary London Dry gin with floral top notes, perfectly served in a G&T with Indian tonic, garnished with an orange slice.

Silent Pool Gin Luxury Gift Tin is available for RRP £40 from Silent Pool Distillers.

GIN & COPA GLASS GIFT BOX

A remarkable gift box that includes a bottle of Silent Pool Gin with a pair of premium Silent Pool Gin Copa Glasses. A great gift for your G&T fan.

Available in the classic Silent Pool taste or citrus-infused. Silent Pool Gin & Copa Glass Gift Box is available for RRP £68 through Silent Pool Distillers.

DARTINGTON CRYSTAL 8 LITRE WITH 8 CRYSTAL GLASSES IN LEATHER DISPLAY CASE

Silent Pool Gin and Dartington Crystal have collaborated to create an eight-litre one-of-a-kind Dartington Crystal bottle of gin and glassware. It is the world’s most exclusive gin in a crystal bottle and glass set.

The hand-blown, bespoke Dartington Crystal bottle and the eight glasses that go with it took master craftsmen more than 80 hours to etch by hand. The leather case for the bottle and glasses was designed and built by luxury trunk makers Franck Tressens of Ephtee. Available for RRP £25,000 at Silent Pool Distillers.

Find out more about all at silentpooldistillers.com

THOUGHTS THAT COUNT

At a loss for gift inspiration? These Yorkshire businesses will solve any tricky present problem

LISTER HORSFALL

Lister Horsfall are proud to stock some of the world’s fi nest jewellery, showcasing collections from the best brands including FOPE, Georg Jensen, GUCCI, Messika, Mikimoto & Shaun Leane as well as their own jewellery collections, collated by their in-house jewellery experts to complement the latest seasons and trends, such as this brilliant cut diamond bangle set in white gold. £4,250.

listerhorsfall.co.uk

BOOTHS

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

To celebrate the start of Santa Underground, the National Coal Mining Museum takes part in Wakefi eld’s Light Up festival with Illumine (25-27 Nov). Younger visitors can enjoy lantern making in the Makers’ Shed while families explore a torchlit trail around the galleries. Festive treats and food will be available in the Café, and the shop will be open for Christmas shopping along with a small Christmas Fair. Later there will be brass band and choir performances, and as darkness falls, the Museum’s buildings will be lit up.

Find out more at ncm.org.uk E.H. Booth & Co’s 175th anniversary vintage port is rich, and full of spiced dark fruits and chocolate aromas. Powerful, yet elegant and generous on the palate. Made to enjoy now or in the next few decades. Pair with a cheeseboard of your choice over the festive period. 37.5cl / Portugal, £25, booths.co.uk

UK HOME LIVING

Brooklyn Kids Rug is a fun, modern and stylish design that will make a perfect gi this Christmas. Perfectly sized for a child’s room, this quality rug is made with 100% hand carved polypropylene. Available in three sizes from £37.95 inc vat and delivery to mainland UK address.

ukhomeliving.com

RODGERS

Rodgers showroom is a world of furniture inspiration. All the main interior furnishing areas are covered including sofas and chairs, beds and bedroom furniture, dining, fl ooring, so furnishings and lighting. Their skilled and experienced staff are on hand to help with the thousands of products in the 70,000 square feet showroom, with expert advice on product type, colour schemes and design.

rodgersofyork.co.uk

BERRY’S

When it comes to Christmas gi s, jewellery is a hard gi to beat. Jewellery can be a long-term investment that will never go out of style in years to come. With their expert advisers and extensive range of stunning jewellery, Berry’s Jewellers is the perfect place to visit to fi nd that extra special gi this Christmas. Whether you’re looking for silver or gold, colour or diamonds, there’s a gi for everyone. berrysjewellers.co.uk

DISCOVER HALIFAX

The Halifax Gi Card is a Mastercard-based gi card which can be used across Halifax. The card works in the same way as department store or shopping centre gi cards but for the whole town. Simply choose your card amount, purchase your Halifax Gi Card, give it to friends, family or colleagues, and they can then spend it in over 100 Halifax businesses. It’s a great present for any occasion.

discoverhalifax.co.uk

HL BROWN

A fabulous natural fancy yellow diamond ring fl anked by white diamonds, set in platinum and 18ct gold, priced at £14,250. The central oval yellow diamond is certifi ed by the GIA, 1.50 carats, fancy yellow, VVS clarity. The side diamonds are 0.24 carats each.

hl-brown.co.uk

YORKSHIRE HIDEAWAYS

Yorkshire Hideaways gi vouchers are ideal for friends and family members who enjoy the countryside and like to make the most of their leisure time. Buy a loved one a voucher for their self-catering holiday cottages and give them a discount on staying at one of their luxury home rentals located throughout Yorkshire. They off er gi vouchers in amounts of £10, £25, £50, £100 and £500. 01969 600 600

yorkshirehideaways.co.uk

MKM

If you’re in need of a break from Christmas shopping and looking for some home inspiration head down to MKM Home on Foster Street, Hull. You’ll be sure to leave the state-of-the-art showroom with a home project in mind for the new year, whether that’s a new kitchen, bathroom, or a garden makeover. You’ll also fi nd a huge range of tiles as well as fl oors, windows, doors, and an area dedicated to sustainable energy solutions.

mkmhome.co.uk

JAMES’ PLACES

Searching for the perfect venue for your Christmas celebrations? Look no further than James’ Places unique venues across the Ribble Valley and Yorkshire Dales with a variety of festive options. Whether you are looking to celebrate with colleagues with an exclusive Christmas party, enjoy a special Christmas Day dinner surrounded by friends and family, or make James’ Places your home away from home with a 3-night Christmas escape, they have something for all.

jamesplaces.com

SAAIG OUTDOORS

It’s that time of year again and you’re wondering what to get for the person who has everything? How about something they will remember forever? A gi voucher from Saaig Outdoors enables you to give that someone special a bespoke experience tailored around rock climbing, abseiling, mountain/hill walking, navigation, fell and trail running or mountaineering. Contact Sam or Craig at

info@saaigoutdoors.com

LUCY PITTAWAY

Lucy Pittaway is a multi-award winning artist with beautiful art galleries and an online store serving customers around the world. Off ering stunning original works of art, Giclee prints and canvases as well as ceramics, textiles, and stationery, making beautiful gi s or additions to any home. Lucy’s full body of work can be found online with her signature sheep art, Staycation collection and Cycling collection remaining fi rm favourites. Galleries in Harrogate, Richmond, Yarm, Keswick & Bromptonon-Swale. Shop online at

lucypittaway.co.uk

INNOCENT HOUND

The Innocent Hound’s Christmas Treat Collection contains two delicious festive recipes that are sure to get tails wagging. Handcra ed in Yorkshire, the grain-free treats are made with freshly prepared, raw British meat, which has been gently air-dried to perfection. The collection contains tasty Turkey and Cranberry Triangles, and long-standing favourite, Venison and Apple Bites.

theinnocenthound.co.uk

FIVE STAR COLLECTION

Five Star Stays off er luxury 5* self-catering (pet-friendly) holiday cottages in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Immaculately presented with modern features and available for short breaks or long stays, making them the ideal hub to explore the beautiful coast and countryside, with their eateries on the doorstep. They have a fantastic ‘Two Night Dine & Stay Package’ available from just £255! The ideal gi for your loved one this Christmas or the perfect chance to relax before the busy festive season. Available Nov–Feb (see full T&C’s on their website fi vestarstays.co.uk).

NOMINATION YORK

This Stainless Steel Bracelet with Cubic Zirconia is available in Steel, Yellow or Rose Coloured. It’s PVD coated, fully adjustable to get the perfect fi t. Prices start from as little as £29, check out the full range by visiting the store website, yorkcharms.co.uk and search “Trendsetter”, or better still visit them at 99 Low Petergate, York. yorkcharms.co.uk

DRINK & FOOD

UNIQUE TASTE

RARE CHAMPAGNE

Newly released Rare Rosé Millésime 2012 expertly balances three distinct families of sensations: floral, fruity, and spiced. Combining aromas and freshness, this third vintage rosé from Rare Champagne adds a new dimension to the Maison’s style. Inside we have some recipe pairings to make the most of this launch. rare-champagne.com