The Black Friday sales have kicked off, and we're here to guide you through the very best stuff getting its price slashed this weekend. Rather than add to the deluge of deals, we’re offering up a hand-picked selection of only the finest offers we’ve seen, pulled from sales across hundreds of retailers trying to free you from your hard earned notes.
Quick links: the best site-wide sales from retailers
No cash-for-trash here — this is just the stuff that our Shortlist editors will be buying themselves, top Black Friday offers for those with money burning a hole in their wallets. Whether you’re after a new gadget, a new pair of threads, or a premium bottle of the good stuff, we’ve got you covered…
15 best Black Friday deals so far...
25% off!
Sonos Arc soundbar
£598.99 (was £799)
A first-generation Sonos Arc soundbar that’ll bring superior sonic action to movie night and your chin-stroking album parties. It’ll pair up with other Sonos gear too for multi-room listening and surround sound set ups. It offers 3D Dolby Atmos Sound for your TV, an easy set up process, and voice control via Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
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46% off!
Nespresso Vertuo Pop
£53.93 (was £100)
Big coffee lover? Small kitchen counter owner? Then the Nespresso Vertuo Pop is for you, offering barista-grade brews without dominating your worktop surfaces. Using High quality bean-to-cup pods, it makes everything from espresso to iced coffees, all in a compact size.
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Up to 50% off!
Levi’s 501 Original Jeans
£50-£91 (was £130)
A wardrobe staple, stock up on Levi’s classic 501 fit with their fantastic multi-style sale. There’s up to 50% off everything at Levi’s, so well worth a wider browse, too. But 501s offer classic style, on sale here in multiple sizes and colours for year-round wear.
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42% off!
HUGO Analogue Quartz Watch
£68.99 (was £119)
A no-nonsense everyday watch from HUGO, the analogue timepiece will work as well with a summer tee as it will professional tailoring. You're getting a 3-hand Quartz movement, stainless steel bracelet and some water resistance here.
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28% off!
Lagavulin 16 Year Old
£59.99 (was £83)
This smokey dram is a go-to in our drinks cabinet, and comes beautifully presented in a gift box, making it a great item to slip under the tree come Christmas. An award-winning single malt. Lagavulin 16 Year Old is intense, rich in peat, sweet and salty. Expect a flavour fruity and malty on the palate.
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15% off!
LEGO Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer
£126.99 (was £149.99)
LEGO is for life, not just your childhood Christmasses. Indulge in this super-cool scale replica of the evil Empire’s Star Destroyers — and bag an exclusive Cal Kestis Jedi figure in the process. With 1555 pieces to put together, it's a great set for kids young and old.
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43% off!
EA Sports FC 25 - PS5
£39.99 (was £69.99)
It may no longer be called FIFA, but EA Sports FC 25 continues in that series' fantastic tradition of top-notch kickabouts. From the same development team, this year’s version includes new modes like 5v5 rush, and tactical improvements including player roles. Throw in more realistic team movement, players from 700+ real clubs, and you've got the best football game ever.
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30% off!
Nike Air Jordan 1 Mid
£90.99 (was £129.99)
Taking its cues from the original AJ1, this mid-top remix keeps the iconic look that has made the Air Jordans so popular for the last 40 years, but gives you a few more colour options to choose from. You can also get a further 25% off with code GOBIG24.
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22% off!
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
£124.99 (was £159.99)
Easy on the eye and great for binge-reading sessions, the pocketable Kindle can be read in direct sunlight and is the best digital-reading experience by a country mile. It puts thousands of books in your hand, offers 12 week battery life
and has a backlight for nighttime reading.
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22% off!
Apple AirPods Pro 2
£179 (was £229)
The best-selling earbuds in the world, and for good reason — seamlessly pairing with your iPhone and with great noise-cancellation features, AirPods Pro 2 are intuitive to use, sound great, and are now at a bargain Black Friday price.
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36% off!
PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
£39.99 (was £62.57)
A great price for Sony's high-tech PS5 controller. Loads of colour options are available, but the classic white and black look makes a nice pairing for the console itself.
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36% off!
Philips OneBlade Face & Body
£34.99 (was £54.99)
Looking to tidy up your beard? Trim the sideburns? Maybe a little spruce below the beltline? Philips OneBlade is ready to do battle with body hair wherever it grows...
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50% off
Diesel Only The Brave, Eau de Toilette Aftershave
£41.50 (was £83)
A fistful of fragrance, the Diesel Only The Brave aftershave combines citrus, woody, and Labdunam notes. It's a confident smell, and it'll make you feel the same.
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7% off
Samsung 55" S95D OLED 4K TV
£1,489 (was £1,593)
One of this year's top OLED models from Samsung, the S95D matches fantastic image quality with the superb One Connect Box for easy cable management, and Dolby Atmos sound processing. Not the biggest saving, but an amazing price for a highly-rated TV.
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CyberPowerPC Luxe Gaming PC (Intel Core i9-12900KF / Nvidia RTX 4080 Super)
£1,929
It’s not the cheapest deal on this list, but if you’re looking for a serious PC gaming rig, this pre-built CyberPower PC Luxe model will have you playing triple-A games at 4K resolutions and high frame rates with ease. An Nvidia 4080 Super GPU, Intel Core i9 and 32GB of RAM makes for a beast of a machine.
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The best Black Friday alcohol deals
Whiskey:
32% off
The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl
£21.99 - Was £32.50
Matured in selected traditional and american first-fill oak casks, this single malt is well balanced and sweet, with a fruity taste and a smooth finish.
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39% off
Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl with Gift Box
£26.79 - Was £44
Known for its smoky sweet character, sea salt spray and spicy pepper kick, this 10 year old single malt is intense and multi-award winning.
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32% off
Jameson Black Barrel Blended Irish Whiskey, 70 cl with Gift Box
£24.44 - Was £35.95
Triple distilled with a rich, smooth and sweet taste, this blend can be enjoyed neat of on the rocks. This is the lowest price we've seen it go for.
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39% off The Singleton
The Singleton 12 Years Old single malt
£28 - WAS £46
Don't consider this one only for your perennially single friend as the distiller's use of American and European casks contributes to the lovely espresso and brown sugar taste notes here.
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25% Off!
Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey
£24.70 - Was £31
This 40% ABV is a single malt made from 100 percent Irish malted barley. Triple distilled for smoothness and then aged exclusively in Oloroso Sherry Casks, it's rich, dark and nutty notes are accompanied by flavours of marzipan, allspice and fruits.
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28% Off!
Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky - Madeira Finish
£23.75 - was £32.98
Bottled at 46% ABV, Penderyn's ‘house style’, delectable offering distilled in unique copper pot stills, before maturation takes place in bourbon barrels. Finished in rich Madeira wine casks, this crisp and well rounded whisky balances sweetness and vanilla with a drier finish.
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33% Off!
Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey
£26.60 - WAS - £45
If you want to try something a little different then try this wonderful rye from New Orleans. Similar to bourbon, but made with at least 51% rye it makes for a smoother taste. We are big fans of this bottle.
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22% off!
anCnoc Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
£36.06 - WAS: £44
A brand new addition to the anCnoc range, this sherry cask peated edition is a sumptuous blend of sweet and smokey. Finished in sherry butts, this is the cheapest price we've ever seen it on Amazon!
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21% Off!
Nikka From The Barrel
£35.99 - WAS £45.60
Nikka From The Barrel is a wonderful way into Japanese whisky. It is a blended whisky comprised of 60% Coffey Grain and 40% malts and made from one of the most famous distilleries in the world.
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26% off!
Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
£35.70 - WAS £47.99
If you want something special bourbon wise, thenElijah Craig is for you. Packed with vanilla and maple flavour, there's a nice and spicy heat from the booze, too. This won the whisky of the year 2017.
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13% off!
Lagavulin 8 Year Old Single Malt
£45.71 - WAS £52.50
An 8-year aged single malt that was originally released as a special edition, before being brought into the main line-up through its sheer popularity. We've seen it cheaper on Amazon, but it's still a good buy.
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29% off!
Tamnavulin French Cabernet Sauvignon Single Malt
£22.80 - WAS £32
The Tamvavulin distillery matures this whisky in red wine casks to bring out some of the flavours of cabernet sauvignon wine. It has a hit of spice with notes of pear and almond.
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34% OFF
Auchentoshan Three Wood Single Malt
£35 - WAS £53
This unusual whisky is distilled in three different cask types, and its maker claims to be the only distiller in Scotland to use such a technique. Toffee and sherry notes stand out, and it came out with a gold award in the 2021 World Spirits Competition. This is the cheapest we have seen it on Amazon.
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30% off!
Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl
£37 - WAS £53
With its sweet, honey-infused taste, Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve is a Gold Medal winning blend created by the best-selling brand. This is the cheapest we have seen it from Amazon.
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36% Off!
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
£18 - WAS: £28
One of the best whiskies to make an old fashioned from, we are big fans of Buffalo Trace and bigger fans of this discount for the bourbon right now.
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38% off!
Haig Club Clubman Single Grain Scotch Whisky
£18 - WAS £29
This David Beckham endorsed whisky is at a cracking price right now. Matured in bourbon casks, with a lovely bit of vanilla coming through when you are drinking, this is a whisky that goes well with cola - or as a dram on its own.
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18% off!
Glenfiddich 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
£42 - WAS £51
With 15 years' maturation, this is a warming whisky with fantastic honey and dark fruit notes. This one has a lovely red hue and is an award-winner, too.
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28% off!
Lagavulin 16 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
£59.99 - WAS: £83
Considered a classic around the world and favourite of Ron Swanson of Parks and Recreation, Lagavulin is not a whisky for the novice drinker. It has an extremely smokey nose followed by an intensely rich and malty flavour with fruity sweetness.
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Gin:
30% off!
Tanqueray No.Ten - 70cl
£25 - was £35.50
Now with huge savings on 70cl bottles of Tanqueray, this classic gin selection is the ideal base for cocktails and mixers alike. Serving up a classic, crisp taste, nab yourself a bottle now and save over £10.
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29% off!
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
£26.12 - WAS: £37
A longtime favourite, this gin is made from 22 hand-foraged local botanicals and contains delicate hints of menthol, blossom, juniper, coriander and aniseed undertones. This one is great for cocktails, too.
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25% Off with code: 25OFFBF24
Magna Carta Gin
£30 - WAS: £40
Magna Carta Gin was a gold medal winner at the London Spirit Awards 2024 this year - and it has also gone through the ShortList taste test. It's a fantastic premium, artisanal gin that offers hints of citrus from orange and lemon peel, with an exotic kick of hibiscus and the warmth of tonka bean. This is the cheapest it's been to date.
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28% off!
Roku Suntory Japanese Craft Gin 70cl
£23.75 - was £33
A unique blend of six Japanese-based botanicals, Roku Suntory captures the scent of cherry blossoms and green tea with hints of pepper for a fresh and distinctive taste.
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29% off!
Edinburgh Gin Rhubarb and Ginger Pink Gin
£20.90 - WAS £29.50
Gin and rhubarb is a beautiful combination, and here the tart tang is joined by a little fire thanks to extra ginger flavours. It makes for a fresh take on a G+T.
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33% Off!
Plymouth Original Botanical Dry Gin
£18.99 - WAS: £28.50
One of the most popular gins around, Plymouth is a decent spirit for you G&T or gimlet, if you want to be a little more fancy.
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16% Off!
Hendrick's Lunar Gin
£27 - WAS: £32
This limited edition gin is one of our favourites and currently in our best gin list. It's got a wonderful flavour, packed with citrus and light spice - a perfect one, then, for when the days are getting darker. We haven't seen this one cheaper.
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25% Off!
Malfy Blood Orange gin
£22.99 - WAS: £30.55
This is the perfect gin for those dreaming of sunnier climes, with the spirit packed with the taste of Amalfy oranges. This makes for a mouth-watering spirit base that goes fantastic with some tonic and lemon.
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25% Off!
G'Vine Floraison Gin de France
£26.99 - WAS: £35.80
We are recent converts to G'Vine having sampled some and put it in our best gin list. It's a really refreshing gin, which has been blended with grape to give it a more wine-like taste.
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26% Off!
Edinburgh Gin Christmas Gin
£25 - WAS: £34
We can see this one flying off the shelf, given it's a Christmas gin discounted before Christmas. It's the frankincense aroma, myrrh taste and cinnamon finish that gives this gin a fantastic festive flavour.
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19% Off!
Hendrick’s Neptunia Gin
£25.90 - WAS £32
Hendrick’s Neptunia Gin is a fantastic Hendrick's expression that is packed with sea-themed botanicals. Like Lunar, this is a special edition so always worth snapping up.
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39% off
Aviation American Gin, 700ml
£21.99 - Was £35.95
Ryan Reynolds' Aviation Gin is very good indeed and ranges between £25-28 in price, so this deal makes it as cheap as we've seen it go for all year.
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24% off
Malfy Rosa Sicilian Pink Grapefruit Flavoured Gin, 70cl
£21.54 - Was £28.35
A pink grapefruit gin blended with spring water, this is a fresh and fruity tipple.
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32% off
Tarquin's Rhubarb and Raspberry Gin, 70 cl
£20.95 - Was £34.14
Handcrafted in tiny batches using copper stills, this gin is a contemporary Cornish take on a London Dry.
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The best Black Friday LEGO deals
15% Off!
LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell
£364.99 - WAS: £429.99
This uber collectible LotR display set is billed for adults and comes with with 15 unique Minifigures including Gandalf, Legolas, Aragorn & Frodo. In total there are 6,167 pieces to build and this one is packed with details from the movies.
Buy now from Amazon
15% Off!
LEGO Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer
£126.99 - WAS: £149.99
This 1,500 plus piece set is perfect for the Star Wars fan in your family. Not only do you get to build a fun, faithful recreation of a Star Destroyer, you also get a number of Minifigures. These include: Darth Vader, Commander Praji, Imperial Gunner, Imperial Navy Trooper, Stormtrooper and Cal Kestis.
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24% Off!
LEGO Star Wars C-3PO Droid Figure
£94.99 - £124.99
Yes, he's annoying but he's still one of the shiniest stars in the Star Wars galaxy. And now C-3PO is a cool 24% off. Oh, and here's a fun, geeky fact. This droid is made up of 1138 bricks. If you know, you know...
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15% Off!
LEGO Icons NASA Artemis Space Launch
£186.99 - £219.99
This LEGO x NASA team-up is a joy, showcasing the NASA Artemis Space Launch in all its brick-based joy. The kit includes an Orion Capsule and Launch Tower and comprises 3,601 bricks.
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15% Off!
LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor
£169.99 - £199.99
You can now build a large-scale LEGO Star Wars UCS version of a TIE Interceptor, first seen in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. And spend a good few hours doing it, as there are some 1,931 brick to assemble.
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15% Off!
LEGO Ideas Grand Piano
£292.99 - WAS: £344.99
The grandest of LEGO builds! This fantastic LEGO Ideas Grand Piano comprises 3,662 pieces, and you can even play 14 songs on the thing! The attention to detail here is superb, with 25 separate moving keys each with its own real hammer action, moving pedal and dampers.
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