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16 of the best alcohol advent calendars for a fun-filled Christmas countdown
Whether you love wine, gin, whisky or cocktails, there's a calendar for you..
Advent calendars keep on getting bigger and better every year and one of our favourite ways to get into the festive spirit is by enjoying a warming tipple (by our imaginary fireplace), and there's no better way than doing this than with an alcohol advent calendar!
Wine advent calendars are getting more popular each year, too and there are plenty of good options so if wine is your go-to, you're in for a treat. Wine, gin, rum, cocktails or whisky, there are options for everyone and what's better is most of them come in beautifully designed boxes so they're practically a decoration in their own right.
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The best alcohol advent calendars for 2025:
If there was only one alcohol advent calendar we could pick this year, it's the Whitebox version. Known for their incredible high-quality canned cocktails (they rival bars, we promise you), this calendar is no exception. It's filled with a mixture of 24 classic and slightly more elevated cocktail options. We're talking negroni, margarita, cosmopolitan, dirty martini and boulevardiers. Each one will blow your socks off.
Perfect Cellar Fine Wine Advent Calendar 2025
Perfect Cellar makes the lead up to Christmas extra special with their fine wines and we love the nifty design on their advent calendar. There are 24 different wines to try and each one is presented in a small box, with a corner tab you tear off for easy pouring, making serving a glass the perfect way to wind down every evening in December.
If a G&T is your vice, this clever advent calendar from Fever-Tree is the way to go. Inside you'll find 12 mini gins and 12 Fever-Tree mixers, perfectly designed to be paired with the gin s you'll find inside. Plus, there's a surprise gin on day 24 to really add extra sparkle to your December.
There will be a 'Mix Of Total Happiness' (MOTH) when you open this beautiful advent calendar. Filled with 24 bar-strength premium canned cocktails, perfect for sharing. Explore favourites such as the old fashioned, negroni and paloma, this is a sure way to make December fun and festive in the lead up to Christmas.
NIO - meaning 'needs only ice' makes some extraordinarily high quality cocktails to enjoy from the comfort of your home and this calendar is a super slick option for the cocktail enthusiast in your life (or yourself!). We love the flat pack format of these cocktails as they take up next to no room and all you need to do is tear off the corner tab and pour into your favourite tumbler (with ice of course). Expect some punchy, high ABV cocktails like a delicious negroni or a dry martini, plus some festive favourites like their Christmas margarita.
Drinks by the Dram World Whisky Explorer Advent Calendar
The Whisky Explorer advent calendar is great for those looking to find a new favourite dram. It features 24 different whiskies, selected from a variety of incredible producers all over the world. Each dram is wax-sealed and contains 30ml, the perfect measure for whisky on the rocks (or neat if you prefer).
Want a mix of wine and fizz for counting down the days in December? This is the box for you! Inside you'll find 24 mini bottles of red, white and rose wine, plus, sparkling wine, prosecco and moscato to suit a range of tastes.
That Boutique-y Gin Company Gin Advent Calendar
Who doesn't love a gin advent calendar? The perfect pre-Christmas gift for those who love a G&T and this one contains 24 wax-sealed samples of lots of delicious flavours.
BrewDog have released this fun craft beer advent calendar for 2025 which would be perfect for beer lovers. Featuring 24 different beers - from IPAs to Stouts, as well as a special BrewDog glass, exclusive pin and free delivery!
If you're a red wine lover, this Virgin Wines advent calendar will be just for you. It contains 24x187ml samples, plus a full size bottle for the 25th day (worth up to £19.99)! The advent calendar is currently available to reserve for £10 which gets taken off the total price when the rest of the payment is due.
You can't go wrong with Fever-Tree mixers and this 12 days of festive drinks countdown is perfect for elevating December nights. Inside you'll find seasonal G&Ts, sparkling spritzes and warming ginger Mules for a very merry December.
Alcohol crackers and accessories:
Ok not technically an 'advent calendar' but still a very fun idea to enjoy some festive tipples in December! Vinca is bringing a taste of the Sicilian sunshine into your home with their new wine tasting cracker. It's filled with 3 x 187ml cans: an Organic Syrah, Provence-style pale rosé and a crisp white Organic Catarratto. It's perfect as a stocking filler, table decoration, secret santa gift, or just because you want to treat yourself.
This personalised Christmas gift means you can reuse your calendar year after year. The drinks aren't included in this one, so you can select all your favourites to add in and guarantee you'll always be coming home to sample a drink you love.
For something a bit different, this personalised 'advent calendar' comes in the form of a stylish decanter. Fill with your favourite drink (not included) and sip a little each evening, tracking the days along the side of the bottle. A great gift idea.
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