Best Valentine's Day gifts for him: 12 present ideas your boyfriend or husband will love
Well, here we are again. Almost a full year has gone by since we were last panic-buying heart-shaped chocolates and forging 'love vouchers' out of the sexiest-looking card at the corner shop.
It doesn't need to be that way. Notoriously difficult as Valentine's Day gifting may be. In lieu of pink tat and flammable lingerie, we're here to help you treat your husband or boyfriend to something thoughtful this year. Something he will love.
We've curated a stellar selection of the best Valentine's gifts for him, below, where you're sure to find something that will make his heart beat a little bit faster:
1. Personalised Limited Edition Whisky
The water of life, for the love of yours. The Whisky Exchange have kept 276 bottles of this mystery 18 year Highland single malt label-free so you can customise your very own with a personalised design, quote, date and dedication. The dram itself is similar to that of Dalmore, Loch Lomond, and Highland Park – rich and fruity with a gentle, spiced finish – which will delight any whisky lover.
2. ION Max LP Belt Drive Turntable
Treat your music-loving boyfriend or husband to a gift that will keep on giving this Valentine's Day. This gorgeous all-in-one wooden turntable combines a record player with a vinyl-to-MP3 converter, as well as the option to connect external devices through the 3.5 mm jack and use it as a speaker. Want to make it extra special? Place a vinyl from your loved one's favourite artist inside, ready to spin, for a one-two love punch.
3. A Visit to Bletchley Park for Two
A gift to give him something to look forward to post-lockdown: this experience day will allow you and your partner inside Britain’s once top-secret WWII code-breaking HQ (museum and mansion included) for a tour like no other before indulging in an afternoon tea. It's a phenomenal day out for history buffs in the South, but there are a number of nationwide Virgin Experience Days available if you need to look further afield.
4. Jo Malone London x Huntsman Whiskey and Cedarwood Cologne
Valentine's Day presents the perfect opportunity to gift a special cologne, like this collaboration between Jo Malone London and iconic tailor Huntsman. For 'Whiskey & Cedarwood', the notes are exactly what you'd hope for — it's warm, masculine and balanced with a splash of spicy pimento. One to nuzzle into.
5. Lab Series All-In-One Skincare Duo
There's no better way to celebrate a lockdown Valentine's Day than a well-earned pamper sesh, so why not gift this set of multi-action face wash and soothing, moisturising face treatment from men's skincare brand Lab Series. It's a do-it-all duo that's low maintenance enough for even the most reluctant of groomers.
6. Luxury Printed Pyjamas and Eye Mask
Quick! You've got a socially acceptable opportunity to buy his-and-hers/his-and-his pyjamas! A new favourite, Desmond & Dempsey, even craft their unique prints in a wide range of cuts, meaning you can do matchy-matchy mornings in your preferred style of sleepwear (long, short, shirted, robed, et al).
7. Theragun Elite Percussive Therapy Massager
Muscle guns are all the rage among those who like to train hard and recover harder, allowing you to self-administer 'percussive therapy' that has the recovery and pain relief benefits of a sports massage. Theragun is the leader in the field, so for a great gift for a hard-to-buy-for sportsman, look no further.
8. Ray-Ban Sunglasses
If there's one pair of sunglasses that look good on absolutely everyone, it has to be Ray-Ban's Clubmasters. They're timeless, high-quality, available in a range of colours, and generally a perfect replacement for the pair he smashed up over the summer.
9. Personalised BBQ Tools
£44.95, Not On the High Street
What do you get for the man who has everything? If your other half considers himself the king of the grill, a personalised set of BBQ tools is a gift that's sure to pay dividends come summer (when he can use them to cook up a storm).
10. A Celebrity Masterclass
From £14.17 per month, Masterclass
Whether you're a couple keen on self-improvement or simply have a partner that loves to learn, Masterclass offers an incredible range of one-off and all-access classes run by celebrity experts, entirely taught online. You could gift him a cooking classes with Gordon Ramsay, music production class with deadmau5, poker strategy lessons with Phil Ivey (widely considered the world's best all-round player), and more.
11. Ooni Fyra Wood-Fired Outdoor Pizza Oven
Let's face it - what else is there to do in lockdown other than perfect your pizza making? This is a gift that will keep on giving in the form of delicious date-night stone baked pizzas (which are cooked in just 60 seconds). Ooni's portable ovens have a cult following for their ability to quickly cook restaurant-standard pizzas with ease - they heat up to 500°C in just 15 minutes.
12. Smythson Chelsea Notebook
Whether it's scribbling some impromptu love poetry (unlikely) or just to making a shopping list (Toilet roll? Check. Milk? Check), there's no more stylish home for your partner's everyday musings than a classic Smythson leather notebook.
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