Not only do we fill our diaries with social plans to make the winter months more tolerable, but the colder seasons bring forth an array of festive celebrations worth making a fuss about.
Americans living in the UK will throw a feast for Thanksgiving, while we Brits begin to delve through our festive jumper collections and pick out our best, velvet frocks in time for Christmas dinner. Some party enthusiasts plan ahead for New Year’s Eve as early as October, ensuring that their wardrobes are filled to the brim with the suitably glittery ensembles to ring in another full rotation of the Earth.
One element that parties tend to have on offer is some kind of tasty tipple. Whether considered a social lubricant or a cheeky indulgence, many would consider a festive event incomplete without some kind of party spirit – and we’re not talking about the atmosphere.
A lesser-known party trick that all hosts with the most should know about is to stock up on alcohol months before the festive event is actually set to take place. Not only does this avoid price hikes, but it ensures you get the best possible deals – that is if you shop for booze during the biggest sales event of the year: Black Friday.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday occurs over the last weekend of November every year. This year, Black Friday will fall on Friday, November 24.
What is Black Friday?
An annual sales event started by our friends over in the USA back in the 1970s, Black Friday marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping frenzy with jaw-dropping deals across the board: from home appliances and tech to laptops, air fryers and more.
When does Black Friday end?
Black Friday ends with Cyber Monday on November 27, which serves as the final day of long weekend sales.
What kind of deals can we expect?
Prices will be slashed across the board, and you’ll be able to save big on large appliances like TVs, as well as the smaller bits and bobs such as beauty, clothes and – of course – alcohol.
Are there any alcohol discounts available now?
Indeed, there are. We’ve already got you covered with a selection of the best alcohol deals available right now.
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PerfectDraft Beer Machines Black Friday offers
Big savings on the PerfectDraft Beer Machine are happening right now, running until November 27 (while stocks last). There are discounts of up to 46 per cent - we'll raise a glass to that!
Buy now £174.00, PerfectDraft
Hendrick's Gin - 35cl
Was: £19.70
Buy now £17.89, Amazon
G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut NV
Was: £38.99
Buy now £28.99, Waitrose
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Rosé
With the biggest vineyard estate in Champagne, Moët & Chandon has become a byword for French fizz since 1743, but it’s not one to to rest on its laurels.
Now, the makers take their rosé production just as seriously as their flagship blend, with no less than two facilities dedicated to creating quality red wines for its pink portfolio.
Its signature? The ultra-modern Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé: an expressive and aromatic blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay that serves up vivacity and finesse with generosity and structure. In short: a pink that’s popular for very good reason.
Buy now £47.99, Master of Malt
Moët & Chandon Brut & Rose Champagne Mini Moët Duo
Was: £54.95
Buy now £44.95, Amazon
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 700ml
Was £39
Buy now £30.00, Amazon
The Famous Grouse Finest Blended Scotch Whisky, 1L
Was: £25.50
Buy now £18.00, Amazon
Cazcabel Coffee Liqueur with Tequila Blanco 70cl
With sweet notes of vanilla, agave and chocolate, Cazcabel Coffee is super smooth and rich, and the perfect option for shots or cocktails.
Was: £26.99
Buy now £24.49, Amazon
BACARDÍ Carta Blanca Superior White Rum
Was: £18
Buy now £14.00, Amazon
Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka | 37.5% vol | 1L | Triple Distilled
Was: £24
Buy now £18.00
Shivering Mountain Early Harvest Gin 70cl
Was: £39.50
Buy now £12.50, Threshers
Ciroc Premium Vodka | 40% Vol | 70cl
Was: £42
Buy now £25.99, Amazon
Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Was: £47
Buy now £36.00, Waitrose
Fortnum's London Dry Gin, The London Distillery Co., 20cl
Was: £14.50
Buy now £7.50, F&M
The Reid Single Malt Vodka 70cl
Was: £54
Buy now £44.00, Threshers
Wine
Red
Cali By Snoop - Red Wine from California - Red Wine - 75cl Bottles - was: £12, now: £7.60
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz, Rich & Fruity Red Wine from Australia, 75cl Bottle - was: £14.99, now: £9.99
Château Laffitte Laujac 2018 with gift box - AOP Medoc - Grand Vin De Bordeaux Médoc French Red Wine - 75cl - was: £30, now: £24.49
Calvet - Wine Gift 2 bottles of red wine Réserve, Bordeaux in wooden box (2 x 0.75 L) - was: £29.90, now: £25.38
White
The Ned 'Waihopai River' Sauvignon Blanc 2021/22, Marlborough - was: £68.94, now: £47.94
Whiplash Chardonnay 2022, California - was: £89.94, now: £59.94
Pink
Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence Rosé 2022 - was: £19.95, now: £15.95
Sparkling
Chandon Garden Spritz 75cl - Argentinian Sparkling Wine - Serve over Ice - was: £20, now: £14.98
Gin
Jaffa Cake Gin by R3, Christmas Orange Gin Liqueur 50cl - was: £14.99, now: £12.74
Roku Suntory | Japanese | Craft | Gin - was: £33, now: £22.99
Knut Hansen Dry Gin | Hand-Filled Juniper Gin | 500 ml | 42% Vol - was: £39.90, now: £33.80
Portofino Dry Gin Gift Set 50cl - was: £44.95, now: £29.95
Bluecoat American Dry Gin 70cl - was: £40.95, now: £26.95
Engine Gin 70cl - was: £33.50, now: £27.50
Vodka
Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, 70cl - was: £18, now: £15.50
Ciroc Premium Vodka | 40% Vol | 70cl - was: £42. now: £25.99
Outerspace Award-Winning Vodka - 40% ABV - was: £32.99, now: £29.99
Whisky
The Singleton 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 40% vol | 70cl - was: £46, now: £27
Johnnie Walker Black Label | Blended Scotch Whisky | 40% vol | 70cl - was: £34, now: £22
Tomatin Legacy Single Malt Whisky - was: £36, now: £26.50
Highland Park 15 Year Old - Viking Heart (Ceramic Bottle) Whisky 70cl - was: £89.95, now: £64.95
Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye Whisky 70cl - was: £59.95, now: £49.95
Peat Bomb 8 Year Old Whisky 70cl - was: £52.95, now: £26.47
Rum
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold Spirit Drink, 1L - was: £24, now: £18.50
Beer
Birra Moretti Premium Italian Beer, 12 x 330ml - was: £17.70, now: £12
Blue Moon Belgian White Wheat Ale Beer 24 x 330 ml (cans) - was: £37.50, now: £28.29
Beck's German Lager Beer Bottle, 20 x 275 ml - was: £14, now: £12.99
Budweiser Beer, 20 x 300ml - was: £15, now: £15
Coors Lager 18 x 440 ml (cans) - was: £17.75, now: £14.40
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 10 x 330ml - was: £14.50, now: £11
Magic Rock High Wire Grapefruit Pale Ale - Naturally Brewed Citrusy, Smooth & Zesty Pale Ale - Vegan (12 x 330ml Cans) - was: £20, now: £18
Corona Extra Mexican Lager Beer Can, 24 x 330ml - was: £25.20, now: £19.20
Miscellaneous
Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur 17% vol 1L - was: £22, now: £13
Disaronno Originale Amaretto - was: £14.59, now: £13
Don Julio 1942 Tequila 70cl - was: £199, now: £164
Alcohol free
Tanqueray Alcohol Free Spirit | 0.0% vol | 70cl - was: £17, now: £12
Seedlip Garden 108 | Non-Alcoholic Spirit | with Distilled Herbal Botanicals | 0% vol | 70cl - was: £22, now: £15
Budweiser Zero 0% Alcohol Free Lager Beer Can, 24 x 330 ml- was: £19.50, now: £13.99
Heineken 0.0 Alcohol Free Beer Cans, 24 x 330 ml - £19 / £2.40 / L
Sipsmith Free Glider Non Alcohol Spirit, 70cl - was: £18, now: £15
