James Bond gifts

With Christmas fast approaching it is time to look at some of our favourite Bond related products with links to help you find them online.

1. The James Bond Encyclopedia

Published in September, the James Bond Encyclopedia by John Cork and Collin Stutz features more than 300 pages packed with information and photos about every conceivable aspect of the James Bond universe from Dr No to Casino Royale. No Bond fan should be without!

The James Bond Encyclopedia is published by Dorling Kindersley and available from Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.

2. Casino Royale Poker Sets

After supplying the playing cards and poker chips that appear in the film, Belgium playing card manufacturer Cartamundi has the exclusive licence to provide Casino Royale branded casino products. In addition to playing cards, they produced two great poker sets – a deluxe version in a wooden presentation box and a travel set.

Both the Casino Royale Deluxe Poker Set and Casino Royale Travel Poker set is available with free delivery within Europe from Play.com.

3. Kina Lillet

Lillet Blanc as it is now known became a surprise hit after appearing in Casino Royale. It is an essential ingredient in the Vesper martini that Bond devises during a card game. Originating in late 19th century France, Kina Lillet was a devised as a wine based tonic containing quinine, giving it a distinctive bitterness. Although the brand has since been reformulated to reduce the bitterness it has seen a huge increase in demand since first appearing in Casino Royale.

Lillet Blanc is rather difficult to source in many countries, but the good news is that it is available online from The Drink Shop (UK) and Morrell Wine (USA) straight to your front door.