From craft gins to cocktails-in-a-can to fine wines, we’ve rounded up the best drinks advent calendars of 2024 to raise a glass to the most wonderful time of the year. Cheers!
That Boutique-y Gin Company Advent Calendar, £64.95
If the spirit of Christmas is, for you, synonymous with juniper, then the Gin Advent Calendar from Drinks By The Dram and That Boutique-y Gin Company will see you through December in a haze of botanical bliss. Containing 24 different 30ml wax-sealed drams from some of the finest gin-makers around the world, expect to discover flavours such as neroli, toasted marshmallow, spiced clementine, spit-roasted pineapple and even ‘Christmas tree’. Whether you’re a gin aficionado or you just fancy broadening your botanical horizons, this is one to sip and savour.
MOTH Cocktails Advent Calendar, £80
For those who like their drinks perfectly mixed, chilled, and ready to enjoy at the depression of a ring-pull, the MOTH Cocktails Advent Calendar is a no-brainer. Each window conceals one of MOTH’s expertly crafted, pre-mixed cocktails, presented in sleek, travel-friendly can, from espresso martinis to Negroni to Palomas amongst a plethora of other tipples. Ideal for treating yourself at the end of the day, this calendar is a little piece of cocktail bar heaven, without the need for a shaker or strainer. Want a Christmas bonus? There’s a golden MOTH hidden in ten advent calendars. Find one and you’ll get a year’s supply of MOTH, which is giving us all the Wonka golden ticket vibes.
John Lewis Wine Advent Calendar, £100
Why have one bottle of wine when you could have 24? John Lewis’s Wine Advent Calendar is the perfect way to explore a different grape each evening in the countdown to Christmas. Behind each door, you’ll find a 20cl bottle – perfect for a festive nightcap. From crisp whites and full-bodied reds to refreshing rosés and a few sparkling surprises, this is the ideal gift for wine lovers in the run up to Christmas.
BrewDog Advent Calendar, £55
BrewDog is one of the most recognisable names in craft beer. For enthusiasts, what could make a merrier way to see in the season than with a different craft beer each day, especially when the brews, some of which have names such as Hoppy Xmas and Elf, are so very festive?
Whisky Advent Calendar, Premium Edition, £199.95
A true festive delight for whisky aficionados, the Whisky Advent Calendar, Premium Edition by Drinks by the Dram offers a masterclass in fine whiskies. Each of the 24 windows reveals a 30ml sample of some of the finest whiskies from around the globe, including single malts, blends, bourbons, and rare releases. It’s the perfect way to experience different regions and styles without having to commit to a full bottle. For those who prefer something smokier, there’s also a special peated edition available. Either way, it’s a calendar designed to make December evenings a little warmer and merrier.
Fever-Tree The Ultimate Gin & Tonic Advent Calendar, £65
Mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts alike will love the Fever-Tree Mixers & Spirits Advent Calendar, available at Waitrose. A brilliant concept, it offers a selection of Fever-Tree’s premium mixers paired with a variety of gins, from old favourites such as classic Hendricks and Tanqueray to festive tipples like Edinburgh Gin's Christmas Gin.
