Hosting is an art, but being a thoughtful guest is just as important. Offer to help with a specific task, and thank your host with a little gesture that’s always welcome: a great bottle! Here are our suggestions to guarantee a return invite.

Cognac

  1. Taste tag : Full-bodied and complex
    Hennessy V.S.O.P.
    Hennessy V.S.O.P. Cognac | 750 ml France , Poitou-Charentes
    Taste tag : Full-bodied and complex Full-bodied and complex
    89%
    (15)
    $120.75
    Available Online Available In store

Created in 1817 to impress the future King George IV, this cognac is an experience in elegance. It reveals notes of fresh apricot, vanilla, and delicate oak. If it was good enough for a king, your host will love it too.

Scotch and whisky

  1. Taste tag : Medium-bodied and fruity
    Aberlour 12 Ans Double Cask Speyside Scotch Whisky Single Malt
    Aberlour 12 Ans Double Cask Speyside Scotch Whisky Single Malt Scotch whisky | 750 ml United Kingdom , Scotland
    Taste tag : Medium-bodied and fruity Medium-bodied and fruity
    91%
    (184)
    $89.25
    Available Online Available In store

An award-winning single malt celebrated for its elegance. Its double maturation in Bourbon and Sherry casks gives it a unique richness: aromas of cocoa, toffee, and cinnamon. A gold medalist at the International Spirits Challenge, it’s sure to earn you points.

  1. Taste tag : Medium-bodied and woody
    Canadian Club Classic 12 Years Old
    Canadian Club Classic 12 Years Old Canadian whisky | 750 ml Canada , Ontario
    Taste tag : Medium-bodied and woody Medium-bodied and woody
    86%
    (79)
    $36.00
    Available Online Available In store

Aged four times longer than the standard, this whisky is balanced, flavourful, and refined. A true showcase of Canadian craftsmanship and a double gold winner at the 2024 SIP Awards, it’s the perfect gift for seasoned enthusiasts.

Port

  1. Cabral Tawny 10 Ans
    Cabral Tawny 10 Ans Port | 750 ml Portugal , Porto/Douro
    97%
    (27)
    $29.65
    Available Online Available In store

A true Quebec favourite, this classic wins hearts with its elegance and balance. Rich and refined, it’s the perfect match for desserts and cheeses. Who knows—you might just see your gift opened before the night is over.

  1. Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage
    Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port | 750 ml Portugal , Porto/Douro
    88%
    (46)
    $23.20
    Available Online Available In store

Ripe fruit aromas, smooth tannins, and beautiful finesse. Perfect with bold cheeses and chocolate desserts, and it keeps for several weeks once opened so you can savour it longer!

Rum

  1. Taste tag : Rum - Vanilla and spicy
    Distillerie Arsenal & CO., Explorentum-R
    Bottled in Québec
    Distillerie Arsenal & CO., Explorentum-R Spiced rum | 750 ml Canada , Quebec
    Taste tag : Rum - Vanilla and spicy Rum - Vanilla and spicy
    98%
    (12)
    $37.25
    Available Online Available In store

Inspired by the ancient kingdoms of Spain, this rum charms with generous notes of chocolate, fig, and vanilla. It’s like gifting a trip—without the ticket price! Enjoy it over ice or in a cocktail.

Liqueur and cream

  1. Distillerie Mariana Avril
    Bottled in Québec
    Distillerie Mariana Avril Almond-nut liqueur | 750 ml Canada , Quebec
    96%
    (176)
    $39.00
    Available Online Available In store

Smooth and indulgent, this liqueur is perfect over ice, in cocktails, or drizzled on ice cream. The kind of little treat that defines the holiday season—bottled right here!

  1. Sheridan's
    Sheridan's Cream beverage (coffee) | 750 ml Ireland
    98%
    (24)
    $38.25
    Available Online Available In store

This unique, iconic liqueur blends a coffee-and-whisky base with a silky white chocolate cream. United in the glass, it’s pure indulgence.

  1. Belle de Brillet
    Belle de Brillet Fruit liqueur (pear) | 700 ml France
    80%
    (91)
    $54.75
    Available Online Available In store

A rare French delight, this exceptional liqueur combines Poire Williams with artisanal cognac. Refined, soft, and fruity, it’s lovely neat, over ice, or in a cocktail—perfect as an aperitif or digestif.

Holiday wines that everyone will love

Does your host prefer wine? Looking for a bottle to bring to a potluck? Pick from these crowd-pleasing choices that are sure to make everyone happy.

  1. Taste tag : Fruity and light
    Georges Duboeuf Brouilly
    Georges Duboeuf Brouilly Red wine | 750 ml France , Beaujolais
    Taste tag : Fruity and light Fruity and light
    91%
    (143)
    $24.25
    Available Online Available In store
  2. Taste tag : Delicate and light
    Tetramythos Roditis Patras
    Cellier Product
    Tetramythos Roditis Patras 2024 White wine | 750 ml Greece , Peloponnese
    Taste tag : Delicate and light Delicate and light
    89%
    (64)
    $19.30
    Available Online Available In store
  3. Taste tag : Fruity and vibrant
    Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses
    Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses 2024 White wine | 750 ml France , Languedoc-Roussillon
    Taste tag : Fruity and vibrant Fruity and vibrant
    80%
    (8)
    $19.90
    Available Online Available In store
  4. Taste tag : Fruity and light
    Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses
    Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé | 750 ml France , Languedoc-Roussillon
    Taste tag : Fruity and light Fruity and light
    95%
    (145)
    $20.80
    Available Online Available In store
  5. Taste tag : Fruity and sweet
    Artis Fines Bulles Syrah Rosé < 0.5%
    Artis Fines Bulles Syrah Rosé < 0.5% Sparkling rosé | 750 ml France
    Taste tag : Fruity and sweet Fruity and sweet
    69%
    (11)
    $14.65
    Available Online Available In store

In partnership with Corby Spiritueux et Vins, Réseau International Global Inc. Canadian Club, Distillerie Mariana Inc., Hennessy, Distillerie Arsenal, Diageo, Taylor Fladgate.