Hackstons Curates Wine, Whisky and Port Picks for Easter 2026

Luxury gifting and fine drinks have been quietly converging for years, but few retailers have accelerated that collision as decisively as Hackstons. The award-winning luxury drinks specialist, which stormed onto centre stage at the Drinks Retailing Awards walking off with the Newcomer of the Year title after opening its Knightsbridge flagship as recently as August 2024, has now unveiled a tightly curated Easter edit: five hand-selected bottles spanning wine, whisky and Port, drawn from four countries and priced to work as gifts or as the centrepiece of a long-weekend table.

The selection is available now at 3-4 William Street, Knightsbridge, and online at hackstons.com. It is the kind of edit that rewards whoever gives it just as much as whoever receives it — because the curation itself tells a story.

A Curated Easter Drinks Edit for Every Occasion

"Easter is a time for bringing people together around great food and drink," a Hackstons spokesperson said. "This selection has been carefully chosen to complement the season, from wines that elevate a traditional lunch to exceptional whiskies and Port for after-dinner moments. Each bottle tells its own story and adds something special to the celebration."

That philosophy is structural, not decorative. Hackstons' latest curation brings together a diverse collection spanning the Southern Rhône, Austria's Kamptal region, Scotland's most revered distilleries and Portugal's historic Port houses, offering a range of options for those looking to celebrate in style with something truly memorable. Each bottle has been chosen not only for its exceptional quality but also for the experience it offers, whether that's elevating an Easter lunch, pairing with seasonal dishes or gifting a collectible bottle to be enjoyed on a future occasion.

The Standout Bottles

2012 Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape (£115)

At the heart of the selection is the 2012 Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape, from the legendary Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe estate in the Southern Rhône. Sourced from the famed La Crau plateau, known for its galets-covered soils, the wine displays an intense nose of dark cherries, blueberries, liquorice and coffee. Owned by the Brunier family for more than 100 years, Vieux Télégraphe is one of the best-known producers in the region — and the 2012 sits comfortably among the estate's best vintages. For an Easter lunch anchored by lamb or slow-roasted meat, this is the bottle that earns its place at the head of the table.

2022 Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner Langenloiser Alte Reben (£43)

The white wine in the edit comes from Austria's Kamptal and represents some of the strongest value in the collection. The 2022 Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner Langenloiser Alte Reben is an elegant Austrian white from Kamptal, priced at £43. Crafted with a strong focus on ecological vineyard practices, the wine shows concentrated aromas of white pepper, lemon, apricot and blanched almond. Its smoky, spicy finish and mineral backbone make it particularly suited to vegetable-led dishes and seasonal Easter sides, offering a refined and versatile option for the table. At £43 it is the most accessible bottle in the edit, but the Alte Reben designation — old vines — signals that concentration here punches well above its price point.

Daftmill 2011 Winter Batch (£103.50)

For whisky enthusiasts, the collection includes the Daftmill 2011 Winter Batch at £103.50, a limited Lowlands single malt from one of Scotland's smallest farm distilleries. Daftmill Distillery is located in the heart of Fife, Scotland, on a working farm owned by the Cuthbert family since 1984. Founded in 2005 by Francis Cuthbert, Daftmill is one of the few distilleries that runs entirely on seasonal production, distilling whisky during the quieter farming months of summer and winter. Twenty-seven first-fill ex-bourbon barrels were filled in December 2011 and matured until the whisky was ready for bottling in 2024, with a limited release of just 7,500 bottles. Produced using estate-grown barley and matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, the whisky reveals soft orchard fruits, honey and fresh barley with a gentle grassy note. Hackstons recommend pairing it with lighter chocolate, such as honeycomb milk chocolate, to complement its creamy texture and delicate sweetness. Given that the small farm distillery has become something of a sensation in whisky circles with any and all releases selling out immediately, finding it as part of a curated Easter edit rather than hunting it at auction is a genuine advantage.

1997 Fonseca Vintage Port (Douro Valley)

The closing act of any serious Easter dinner deserves something with decades behind it — and this is where the 1997 Fonseca Vintage Port justifies the entire edit. Described by Hackstons as "a benchmark vintage from one of Portugal's most historic producers, sourced from the renowned Douro Valley," the bottle delivers exactly the kind of after-dinner ritual the edit is built around. The flavour profile is layered and unhurried: "layers of red and blue fruits, warming spice, coconut and floral notes, underpinned by a mineral backbone." The recommended pairing is spiced dark chocolate desserts, a combination that plays the Port's fruit and warmth against bitter cocoa with satisfying precision. Fonseca has been part of the first category of Vintage Port producers since the mid-19th century. Fonseca Vintage Ports are known for their lush fruitiness that develops great opulence and complexity with age — wines that appeal to the enthusiast and connoisseur because they are the result of inspired production and a deep knowledge of viticulture and terroir. A 29-year-old Port from a house of that standing is a gift with genuine staying power.

Why Hackstons Is Leading the Luxury Drinks Space

Hackstons is setting a new benchmark for how luxury retail can marry experience, education and investment under one roof. That positioning is more than marketing language: entering the flagship store in Knightsbridge, visitors are welcomed into the primary whisky room encased in walnut panelling, lapis blue marble, and antique brass. Continuing through the store, a handpicked selection of the finest spirits, vintage wines and the tasting library is set amongst rugged elements synonymous with the Scottish Highlands. The physical space is designed to make discovery feel as considered as the bottles themselves.

Beyond retail, Hackstons has built a parallel reputation for what it calls "tangible asset ownership," a 360° model allowing investors to become collectors, bottlers, and sellers. The Easter edit sits at a different register — immediate pleasure over long-term investment — but the curation methodology is the same: bottles selected for pedigree, provenance and the ability to mark a moment.

With the Drinks Retailing Awards recognition now under its belt, Hackstons is doubling down on what made it stand out in the first place: high-touch service, rare and exclusive liquids, and a clear focus on helping clients understand the value behind the label. The Easter edit is a precise expression of that focus — five bottles, four regions, one cohesive argument that what you drink at Easter is worth thinking about as carefully as what you eat. The collection is available now through Hackstons' Knightsbridge flagship at 3-4 William Street and online at hackstons.com.