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Welcome to our guide to getting the best deals for Cyber Monday 2023.
It used to be that Black Friday was a day-long thing, but now it lasts for a week at least - Amazon started its sale 17 November - and that means that there are a whole manner of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to be found and discounts to be had.
To some, Black Friday and Cyber Monday is practically a sport. If that’s you, then you’re all ready to shop for all those deals.
For the rest of us, Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be pretty overwhelming. Every online store seems to have an offer and it is difficult to know what’s actually a good deal, and what is just a discount on old stock.
That’s where we come in. This page has everything you need to know about all the major discounts.
We have compiled a list of what to look out for when searching for that ultimate Cyber Monday bargain, as well as showcasing the best Cyber Monday deals we have found so far. We are not going to overwhelm you with tons of deals, but a select few which we think are must buys. Enjoy!
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The 15 best Cyber Monday UK deals... so far
£146 OFF
PerfectDraft Stella Artois Starter Bundle
£174 WAS: £320.90
The PerfectDraft beer machine enables you to pour your own high-quality draft beer in the comfort of your own home - and now there's a huge £146 off right now. It's a great product, with over 45 beers to choose from!
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.
This compact Bluetooth smart speaker with Alexa features a full sound that's great for bedrooms, small spaces and the like - and all the Alexa smarts you can shake a stick at. It's Amazon's most colourful Echo yet, with four styles to choose from.
This Old Pulteney has been our go-to everyday whisky for some time now. The maritime notes really come through on this one, with salt and sherry tastes making for a lovely smooth dream dram. To get this one under £25 is a steal!
This 4K remaster of the Lord of the Rings movies was released in 2020 and, well, it’s a bit contentious among fans. Some of the picture is fiddled with a bit much according to some, as is the colour tone. However, it does include both the theatrical and extended cuts, and has tonnes more details than the DVD-quality images that may make up your LoTR memories.
This epic Chewbacca set sits at 46cm high when constructed, and has brilliant fur detail for a figure made of bricks. It's definitely more of a statue than a figurine, designed to sit in a specific pose. But it'll keep you going a while with its 2319 bricks.
There's a reason Roku Gin has been in our best gin list for years: it's an easy to drink, original-tasting gin which is packed with six distinctive Japanese botanicals, including the scent of cherry blossoms. Lovely stuff.
This hardback version of the Guinness World Records - a book that EVERY household needs on their coffee table - is another perfect Christmas gift. Packed with people doing extraordinary things, all at 66% off.
With their successor the Sony WH-1000XM5 out (and also 27% off right now), there's no better time to get the slightly older XM4 noise-canceling headphones. They look fantastic and offer some of the best sound around - as well as 30 hours' battery life.
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.
The Nespresso Vertuo range has been a mainstay in our office for some time now, making great coffee without any of the mess. The Nespresso Pop has a smaller footprint than the bigger NEXT machine and now comes with a much smaller price!
If you are still yet to jump on the Air Fryer bandwagon, then this one is for you - a fantastic 3.8l air fryer from Ninja, it has 4 Cooking Functions, Air Fry, Roast, Reheat & Dehydrate - and its parts are dishwasher straight. We can almost smell those roasties!
If you are yet to delve into the wonderful world of smartlights, then we recommend a Nanoleaf starter kit. They adorn the walls of many an influencer the world over and for good reason: they look really cool! And are much cooler, thanks to this huge discount.
This 4K remaster of the Lord of the Rings movies was released in 2020 and, well, it’s a bit contentious among fans. Some of the picture is fiddled with a bit much according to some, as is the colour tone. However, it does include both the theatrical and extended cuts, and has tonnes more details than the DVD-quality images that may make up your LoTR memories.
This film collection is no longer up-to-date, thanks to 2023’s Dead Reckoning Part One. However, you can’t end a box set with something called “part one” so we’re probably looking at 2025-2026 until it’s fixed. They’re all a cracking watch *cough* apart from Mission Impossible II *cough*. Each film comes with two discs, aside from the 3-disc Fallout loaded with bonus features.
Some movies are undeniably special even if they aren’t all that good by the classic film critic measures. Flash Gordon is THE classic example. This collector’s edition goes deliciously overboard, including five discs packed with extras features, multiple commentaries, two booklets, four art cards, a sew-on patch and soundtrack CD.
If you want to truly see The Last of Us in all its grim glory you need the 4K blu-ray of the show. It retains much greater dynamic range in the image and audio than the streamed version. You can also pay £8 more if you want the steel book version, which has its own very distinctive illustrated cover.
Sure, The Matrix Blu-rays may be charity shop fodder at this point but the original trio of films are still worth re-experiencing in 4K. It’s now an HDR transfer, and the negatives were rescanned to bring out the greatest amount of detail. This is no lazy upscale, although - sure - some effects shots did have to simply be upscaled.
You’ll typically pay £70 for this set, which includes the three original The Godfather movies. Who knew these classics could be appreciated with HDR with wide colour gamut support? This set was only released in 2022, and features loads of extras including info on the preservation process.
This box set includes the whole kaboodle. That’s the three original Jurassic Park movies and the more contentious Jurassic Park World trilogy, all in 4K (and 1080p Blu-ray). The two sides offer the best of film-making and the technical side. Jurassic Park is the best movie by far, of course, while the most recent Jurassic Park World instalments are available in Dolby Vision, for a true tech showcase.
One of the best LEGO sets we have ever seen, this recreation of Optimus Prime is stunning. Made with 1508 pieces, the best thing about it is you can transform the thing without having to rebuild.
This epic Chewbacca set sits at 46cm high when constructed, and has brilliant fur detail for a figure made of bricks. It's definitely more of a statue than a figurine, designed to sit in a specific pose. But it'll keep you going a while with its 2319 bricks.
Our vehicle pick of the bunch is this slick-looking model of the Pagani Utopia, a super-limited hypercar that costs around £2 million. Thankfully, this set is close to pocket money territory. And with 249 bricks build time is around an hour.
Sure, all ages love flowers but this set is recommended for adults only, labelled "18+" on the LEGO website. It's down to the sheer intricacy of those flowers, bringing the brick count up to a staggering 939. 16 stems are included, replicating flowers like daisies, cornflower and lavender.
Time for a remodel? This domestic LEGO set offers triple the fun, with three types of home ready to construct, "a family house, canal house and a lake house." You can access the rooms from the rear, making this a great play set, not just a display one. There are 808 pieces, and it's recommended for ages 8+.
It's time to build... infrastructure! This set includes a train station, a bus, a level crossing and a truck holding a portaloo. A train station but no train? That's right, but this is compatible with the LEGO City train kits. This is a great one for actual play, particularly if you already have some LEGO City kits at home.
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.
Auchentoshan Sauvignon Blanc Single Malt Scotch Whisky
£26.99 - was £52
Best served neat and chilled straight from the fridge, this distinctive whiskey is finished in sauvignon blanc casks, providing a fruity and fragrant hint of apple on the pallete
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.
Weighing in at 41% ABV, this Penderyn Myth Welsh Single Malt Whisky is not to be underestimated. Best served neat, bold hints of mixed fruit shine through from this brilliant entry-level whiskey offering.
Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky - Madeira Finish
£27 - was £40
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.
Chivas Brothers Blend Blended Scotch Whisky, 1 L with Gift Box
£31.99 - was £46.72
Created as a tribute to the founding brothers, James and John, The Chivas Brothers’ Blend is a modern yet smooth interpretation which contains higher proportions of Strathisla and Longmorn Speyside malts. The result is a sippable offering bursting with soft fruit flavours including peach and pear - not to mention boiled sweets.
Lagavulin 16 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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.
This Old Pulteney has been our go-to everyday whisky for some time now. The maritime notes really come through on this one, with salt and sherry tastes making for a lovely smooth dream dram. To get this one under £25 is a steal!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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. Now with £10 off.
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.
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.
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.
A longtime favourite, this sweet rye offering contains delicate hints of menthol, blossom, juniper, coriander and aniseed undertones. Hints of honey from thistle and coconut from gorse round off this sippable offering.
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.
Packed full of fragrant botanicals, this neutral grain spirit is ideal served neat with a twist of orange peel. Sweet with distinctly woody notes derived from liquorice root, spice and a hint of cardamom finish this 42% ABV offering.
No.3 London Dry Gin has long been a favourite among gin enthusiasts. Oh, and it's previously been voted the World's Best Gin. Packed with hints of Spanish orange peel, Angelica root and Moroccan coriander seed, this is a flavourful offering through and through.
That Boutique-Y Gin Company Spit-Roasted Pineapple Gin, 70cl
£22.76 - was £33.95
Spit roasted pineapples, anyone? The Boutique-Y Gin Company's latest pineapple offering has become a firm favourite among flavoured gin fans. Bold and sweet, this is a top rated gin for a reason.
This wonderful Islay gin makes the perfect present. Its packaging can be reused as a planter for cocktail "garnish". Sadly, you have to supply your own seeds.
One for the royalists out there, this gin was made to commemorate King Charles's coronation. And it was made in the single distillery in the City of London.
One of our favourite tried and tasted gins, this Thomas Dakin offering serves up the classic taste of London Dry Gin. Founded in 1761, this taste is infused with 'red coal' for the ultimate juniper twist.
The first time we were recommended Opihr, it was as an exotic premium gin for the more intrepid. Now you can get a bottle for under £17. It has spice flavours, making it quite a different experience to regular London gin.
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.
Looking for a classic style gin bargain? You've found it. For under £18 you're getting a quality bottle. Chamomile, honeysuckle and pomelo are the the three key botanicals, blending together citrus and floral notes.
Get three months of Paramount Plus for the price of one in the US, or three months half price for those in the UK. An unmissable deal for savvy streamers.
This one’s a collaboration between Ellesse and the Cobra Kai team, and that means you get a better quality garment than some of the other Cobra Kai merch found online. It’s all business from the front, while the great big Cobra Kai insignia on the back shows what it’s all abouut.
Netflix doesn’t have much of a claim to Bruce Lee, but it still sells this super-collectible figure, which tends to sell for more elsewhere online. It’s a 3.75-inch figure with articulation and a bundled in weapon. However, this one looks so good in the box, we might keep it in there.
Get prepped for Christmas with this Stranger Things version of Monopoly. It’s based around season 4 of the show, so ideally get up-to-date with the episodes before playing to avoid minor spoilers. You’ll pay much more for this game on Amazon right now.
Here’s a great secret Santa-style piece of merch from the Netflix archives. It’s a 450ml glass that features Stranger Things inspired graphics drawn in pixel art style. The colour of the arcade machine screen also changes when filled with cold drink.
We much prefer this Hellfire Club Christmas jumper design to most of the others we’ve seen online. It’s another Stranger Things reference, the D&D troupe the kids are part of.
OK, so you could probably get a higher-quality normal sleeping bag for this money elsewhere. But there’s a real retro charm to this one. The design is inspired by the sleeves that used to hold Netflix DVDs, before the rental service was wound down earlier this year.
All Quiet on the Western Front Netflix Shop Exclusive Vinyl Record
This is one of your more grown-up Netflix store picks, an 180g vinyl of the All Quiet on the Western Front soundtrack by Volker Bertelmann. This is around half the price you’d pay elsewhere, and the disc has an exclusive red and black marbled finish.
Stranger Things Bandai 7" Glow in the Dark Demogorgon Figure
This 7-inch figurine costs almost three times as much elsewhere. Snag one before they sell out. This is the glow in the dark version. If you want the even larger and more intricate 11-inch model, that’s on sale too.
Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. The phrase Black Friday was first used in the Fifties to refer to people calling in sick the day after Thanksgiving. The day was used by people who wanted to head to the shops to get buying ready for Christmas.
Black Friday also refers to the general chaos that is created on the day, which if you’ve ever watched those viral videos of people fighting over TVs is probably fair enough.
While the event has happened in the US for decades, the UK has only fairly recently embraced the tradition. Though, the manic scenes in shopping centres seem to have been replaced by furiously clicking away at home.
Is Cyber Monday Just One Day?
Officially yes, but the buying spree continues way beyond it. While many shops have early Black Friday events, the day officially starts at midnight on November 24 (aka late Thursday night). Amazon already has early Black Friday deals happening, culminating on Black Friday itself (25 November). You then have Cyber Monday - where there are exclusive deals online - so some discounts may continue throughout the weekend.
When Is Black Friday?
This year, Black Friday is 24 November, but Amazon has started their Black Friday deals 17 November. Then Cyber Monday always follows on the first Monday after Thanksgiving, so this year it will be on 28 November.
Where To Find The Best Cyber Monday Deals?
Let’s be honest, there will be deals everywhere. You probably won’t be able to click on site with being often some sort of discount. At Shortlist we will be on hand to curate the deals for you - making sure that you only see the deals that are truly bargains. So it is definitely worth bookmarking this page and keeping an eye on the above gift guides..
Let’s start with the obvious; Amazon. As one of the largest retailers in the world, Amazon takes events like Black Friday very seriously (you only have to look at Amazon Prime Day to see that). Often some of the best deals are on their own products, so keep an eye on their Echo Dots, Fire TV sticks and Kindles. We now know that its early Black Friday sale is happening - so get ready for a whole month of discounts.
It might even be worth signing up to Amazon Prime to get the most out of the day, as having a Prime membership will almost certainly get you extra savings. It’ll cost you £79 a year, or £40 a year if you’re a student. However, there’s an initial 30-day free Amazon trial if you just want to try it out (sounds like a win-win to us).
Currys PC World also had some major discounts on TVs last year so, if yours needs a bit of an update, maybe wait until Black Friday and buy yourself an early Christmas treat. There’s also likely to be some great deals on laptops, phones and cameras.
If you’re actually intending to venture out on Black Friday John Lewis and Next are the shops to make a bee-line for. John Lewis often drops the prices of a range of tech gadgets. It is also likely to be another retailer with some decent deals on TVs, too.
How Do I Know If I Have A Good Cyber Monday Deal?
That’s where Shortlist comes in. We will be busy compiling buying guides of all the best deals so you can check to see if the goods you are buying are worth it.
