It’s a truth universally acknowledged that men are impossible to shop for.

With Christmas fast approaching, most of us are scrambling to put the finishing touches on (or begin) our festive shopping.

We’ve covered what to get for your mum, dad, your grandma and even your pets (yes, our dogs need presents too).

But there’s one special person in your life you may have not sorted a gift for – the boyfriend.

After all, you’re not his mum – you can’t just get him socks or pyjamas. He is your partner, an equal, a grown human being. So you’ll need to get him something that’s not too generic and suits his personality.

Why not go for personalised tech or a shout-out to a sports team? If he’s into experiences then we’ve also picked the ultimate driving adventure.

Here are 12 top treats you can get for your boyfriend this Christmas:

Elton Insulated bottle 750ml, Kambukka, £33.95

This sturdy bottle comes in three lid settings: ‘push’, ‘always open’ and a ‘locked’ position so you can drink on the go.

It’s perfect for warm weather as the product is said to keep beverages ‘ice-cold for up to 21 hours straight’.

Personalised Family Chef Chopping Board, £24.99, NotOnTheHighStreet

This is the idea gilt if your partner is the one who does all the cooking

Or maybe he lives in a flatshare and someone’s always nicking his chopping board and cutting all sorts of stuff on it. We can’t promise that they’ll stop using it but at least they’ll feel guilty doing so.

Personalised Men’s Slogan Apron, £28, NotOnTheHighStreet

Alternatively, go for the personalised apron. You don’t have to go with ‘host with the roast’, choose from the suggestions or come up with your own witty one-liner. We believe in you!

Triple Supercar Blast, £95, Virgin Experience Days

Ferraris are expensive, we won’t suggest you gift your boyfriend a flashy car but give him the thrill of driving one.

With this experience from Virgin, he’ll be able to test-drive the likes of a Lamborghini, a luxurious Aston Martin or a Porsche.

Amazon Basics Canvas Duffel Bag, Khaki, £33.03, Amazon

This is ideal for the traveller going on a 2-3-day weekend or business trip. The duffel bag has compartments for clothes, toiletries, and can be used on a plane as a carry-on.

Movie night for two (two films and snacks), £25, Cineworld

The best kind of gift is the one that benefits you. And with this one, not only do you get to go as a plus one, you could probably choose the film you watch.

And it comes with snacks. Don’t have a film you want to watch? No problem, it’s valid for six months.

Personalised Hooded Batman, £44.99, Custom Gifts

The popularity of Batman has endured and there’s nothing that will stop the caped crusader being popular.

So you might as well get your boyfriend more Batman merchandise, like this personalised cosy blanket.

Angle Razor kit, £85, Moramma

Apparently this one has won an award and also looks very slick.

It’s perfect for wet shaving and beard trimming and the blades are easy to recycle, with no plastic to worry about.

The razor is milled from aluminium with a brass pin. Every kit comes with a matching stand milled from aluminium and a silicon anti-slip foot.

Arsenal (and Liverpool FC) Lavazza coffee machine, £89, Lavazza

Chances are your boyfriend likes football, and if he’s a Gunner (or you are) then this is perfect. Not an Arsenal fan? No problem, they also have a Liverpool one.

The special edition Tiny machine has the class and the character of the club, is compact and above all practical. Press a single button to prepare and drink some luscious coffee.

MrCB Touch Wireless Earphones, £49, Toxic Fox

We know Airpods are expensive so if you’re looking for something that’s Apple-friendly (and Android) and looks the part, these personalised earphones make great gifts.

Design your own little character and add your name so people can’t mistake it for theirs. It also has a five-hour battery life and a chargeable case where it quickly gets juiced up.

(To be super #couplegoals, get a matching girl one).

Makers Mark Jumper Pack, £29.95, 31 Dover

This one is for the bourbon-lovers and it comes with the most festive Christmas jumper.

Maker’s Mark is one of the most recognised small-batch, handmade Kentucky bourbons out there, known for its distinctive bottle and trademarked red-wax sealed neck.

Aged for six years, the use of winter wheat gives Maker’s Mark a soft and mellow flavour profile.

Zippo Leather Toiletry Bag, £22.99, Amazon

No, he can’t keep putting stuff into your bag when you go away. Gift him this toiletry bag, to be filled up with his own skincare products, because he can’t sponge off your moisturiser forever.

And it comes in a wee gift box which should make wrapping it that much easier.

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