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Oak & Ember Gift Guide: Everything Under £10

A small budget doesn't have to mean a forgettable gift. Some of the most-used things in a drinks cabinet cost less than a round of drinks at the pub, and they're often the presents people reach for again and again rather than putting away in a drawer. Here's everything in the range that comes in under £10.

The Flight Flask, £8.99
Our Flight Flask is the obvious place to start. A glass-lined flask that holds up to 100ml, it avoids the metallic aftertaste that ruins a dram carried in an old tin flask. At under £9, it's one of the easiest genuinely useful gifts in the whole range. Our guide to hip flask etiquette is worth passing along with it.

Mini Ember Nosing Glass, £6.99
A proper nosing glass changes how a spirit tastes, and this one does the job for under £7. It suits whisky, gin or rum drinkers alike, which makes it a safe pick even if you're not entirely sure what's in their drinks cabinet. See our guide on how to taste gin for what a glass like this is actually doing.

Stemless Spritz & Wine Glass, £7.99
For the person who's more into an Aperol spritz than a whisky, this stemless glass covers wine, spritz cocktails and mixed drinks without the fragility of a stem to worry about.

Heavy Base Whisky Tumbler or Premium Drinks Tumbler, £9.99
Either of these tumblers gives a weightier, more satisfying pour than a standard glass, and at under £10 they make an easy add-on to a bottle rather than a gift on their own.

Large Ice Cube Trays or Hexagon Ice Cube Tray, £9.99
Bigger, slower-melting ice makes a real difference to how a drink tastes over time, since it dilutes far more slowly than standard cubes. Either tray is a small, practical gift for anyone who takes their pour seriously.

Flight Flask Marker, £3.99
A small but genuinely handy add-on for anyone who already owns a Flight Flask or one of our Traveller Sets. The reusable marker labels a flask's contents and wipes off cleanly when it's time to refill with something else. At under £4, it's an easy stocking filler.

Gift Card, from £10
If none of the above quite fits, a Gift Card starts at £10 and lets the person choose for themselves. Not every gift needs to be a surprise, and sometimes letting someone pick exactly what they'll use is the better present.

A gift under £10 works best when it's something the person wouldn't necessarily buy for themselves but will use constantly once they have it. A nosing glass, a flask, or a set of ice cube trays all fit that description. Skip anything that feels like a token gesture and pick something with a genuine job to do.

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