The bottle’s dome shape gives it the illusion of a snow globe, but it's the tiny gold flakes floating about that really sell it. The Panel noted that compliance under Code rule 3.1 would be determined by the overall impression conveyed by a product and subsequently then considered the cues on the bottle which might indicate whether the product was alcoholic. The Panel noted that there was no writing on the sides of the bottle but noted that the underside of the product contained a further label which included information about the alcoholic nature of the product by referring to the alcohol type and the product’s alcoholic strength by volume. However, the Panel considered that the font size was very small in relation to other text on the label, and that the largest body of text was in relation to information about the batteries and lights. The Panel noted that the label was only secured with glue and that it could be removed or tarnished if placed on a surface. M&S' light up snowglobe Christmas gin in Clementine and Sugar Plum flavours is in huge demand this year. If there's one thing that we all love in the run up to Christmas, it's all the festive food and drink on sale. The masterminds behind it said: "This bold rum liqueur combines all the classic flavours of traditional German stollen - raisins, candied peel, and almonds." As with the other drinks, this can also be enjoyed with ice, or made into a Stollen Old Fashioned, by adding Brandy, clementine juice, and a wedge of orange to garnish.

Now it's time to introduce something totally new, and this year we're so excited to launch three incredible new festive liqueurs in a brand-new look. Inspired by the season, these stylish bottles each feature a gorgeous gold pinecone pattern with our much-imitated LED light inside to illuminate the colourful liqueurs. They're guaranteed to bring a bit of festive fairy-tale magic into your home, and thanks to the cork stopper they can be used again and again for homemade drinks, or as decorations like vases or fairy light holders." Aldi’s bottle is beautiful to look at, the snow covered trees and sparking gold flakes in the gin giving the drink the ultimate festive feeling. Add to it that it lights up - with two different settings - it's certainly impressive.The Marmalade Gin is made using real Seville orange marmalade and is described as a "vibrant and fruity" liqueur made with British gin. M&S recommends adding some tonic for a fruity twist on a classic G&T. And finally, the new Stollen Rum offering is meant to taste like " Christmas is every sip". Snow globe gins are all the rage, with edible gold lead it makes drinks feel that bit more glamourous. Which retailer will see the highest number of sales for their snow globe gin liqueurs over Christmas? Only 44 days to go… READ MORE: We tried Christmas candles from Marks and Spencer, Yankee & Home Bargains but only one scored top marks The company then focused on the design elements of the product. The company explained that the product was designed to create a contrasting but complimentary design with the Clementine Light Up Snow Globe Gin Liqueur, to encapsulate the spirit of Christmas. The company stated that the design brief focused on a design that was aimed at adults as that reflected the target market and also took into account the Portman Group’s Codes of Practice. The company highlighted that the Panel had considered the celebration of Christmas in a previous case and ruled that the occasion was celebrated by all ages and did not resonate particularly with under-18s in a way that it did not with over-18s.

Shoppers can get their hands on the new gin liqueurs now, in-store from the M&S Foodhall, or online from Ocado. Prices may vary in selected stores or online. The company then highlighted that the liquid of the product was colourless, and that the spiced sugar plum flavour of the product would not have a particular appeal to under-18s in comparison to other flavours, such as rhubarb and custard gin, given its close association with the sweet.If you're looking for an easy Christmas present for Secret Santa this is ideal, the bottles light up and can be reused afterwards. Marks & Spencer brought out Spiced Sugar Plum and Clementine gins in light up bottles, the glittering gold reminiscent of a snow globe and beautifully nostalgic. The sweet drink would make for the perfect festive drink, especially for a Christmas party or gift.

So much so M&S decided to add new liqueurs to the snow globe collection for 2021, including a magnum Blood Orange Light Up Snow Globe Gin Liqueur, which also sings music and a Madagascan Vanilla Rum Liqueur Snow Globe. This year, Marks and Spencer's Light Up Snow Globe Gin Liqueur has been more popular than ever, and where M&S go, Aldi tends to follow. Yes, the budget retailer now has its own version, and of course it comes with an Aldi price tag. There's a reason why the M&S snow globe has been so popular this year, and while it's a good effort from Aldi, overall it tasted a bit too sweet and we weren't as dazzled by the overall appearance of the bottle as we were with the Marks and Spencer version. The company explained that following advice from the Portman Group’s Advisory Service, the design had been simplified and that the product originally had three ballerinas but this was revised to feature only one which was only visible when looking directly through the bottle, due to reverse printing. Launching in stores today (10 September), the M&S Christmas food range has everything from light-up shortbread houses to Christmas pudding truffles.

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The star of the show, however, has to be the snow globe liqueurs, hotly anticipated after selling out last year. Joining the popular Clementine gin liqueur is an appropriately festive Spiced Sugar Plum gin flavour. The supermarket has also added its first rum liqueur to the line, flavoured with Madagascan Vanilla. It said: "DING DING! Important Snow Globe Update! Due to unprecedented demand, our Madagascan Vanilla Rum Liqueur Snow Globe has flown off the shelves, and we are down to our LAST REMAINING bottles in stores. The one thing I did think would improve the aesthetic appeal of the bottle is the colour of the light; it's quite a harsh orange shade that isn’t as soft as the M&S one.