Top Alcohol Picks this Festive Season

The holiday season is upon us and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for the alcohol connoisseur, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up some of the best alcoholic options you can buy for your loved ones this Christmas direct from Morris of Rutherglen – one of Australia’s most-awarded wineries and favourite distilleries.

Morris Whisky Trio Taster Pack

The MORRIS Australian Single Malt Whisky Trio Pack features three deliciously smooth and complex whisky releases. Carefully selected to highlight the unique flavours of Morris fortified Muscat and Tokay barrels. The Trio Pack contains 3x50ml Whisky (Signature 40%, Muscat Barrel 46%, Tokay Barrel 48%) and is packed with love and joy, making it the perfect stocking stuffer for the single malt appreciator or explorer in your life. Available direct from here.

36 South Whisky

36 SOUTH is a new style of whisky from a unique place that is waiting to be discovered…by you! The freshest release from the MORRIS Distillery in Rutherglen features notes of honey glazed cinnamon pastry and baked spiced gingerbread. 36 degrees south is a climate that is unlike anywhere else in the world, the extreme seasonal temperatures for ageing results in a whisky that is smooth yet complex with true depth of flavour. Enjoy this dram neat or mixed, with friends – however and wherever you want. Available from your local liquor retailer or direct from here.

Morris Whisky Muscat Barrel

Picture this: it’s Christmas Day and you’re complete with a belly full of food. Just when you think you can’t fit anymore…the spiced sweetness and earthy warmth of Christmas Cake flows through the room and a smooth pour of MORRIS Single Malt Muscat Barrel waiting to be devoured. Features a creamy mouthfeel packed full of rich dark fruits and sweet malt notes, which give way to sweet vanilla and cocoa interspersed with cinnamon spice. This most-awarded whisky release is the most delicious way to end your Christmas celebrations. Available from your local liquor retailer or direct from here.

Cellar Reserve Grand Muscat Barrel

165 years of history and winemaking tradition has led the Morris family of Rutherglen’s Cellar Reserve Muscat barrel to you. A mature style among their fortified range, expressing layers of rich flavours, pairing beautifully with chocolate-based or rich, butterscotch and caramel desserts. Featuring raisin and dark chocolate flavours with richness, intensity and a long lingering finish, this Muscat barrel can also be enjoyed with any strong cheese or served as an Affogato. Available direct from here.

NV Morris Sparkling Rutherglen Shiraz Durif

Celebratory occasion, Christmas canapes and sticky glazed ham…what pairs well with all? Morris of Rutherglen Sparkling Durif. Pioneered in the 1950’s and typical of the Morris style, the Durif has rich and generous flavours that can be enjoyed now or stored for the next special celebration in your life. A unique sparkling red with intense beading, this one has a rich robust flavour. A range of vintages were selected for inclusion with the older wines imparting soft and mature flavours while the younger wines provide a vibrant fruit lift. Available direct from here.

Established in 1859, the Morris family winery is one of the most acclaimed fortified producers in the world. Craftsmanship in blending, ageing and creating world-class fortified wine has been passed down through six generations of the family, allowing MORRIS to truly master the creation of extraordinary flavour in Australian single malt whisky. For further information, visit https://www.morrisofrutherglen.com/