Countdown to Christmas with These 13 Alcohol Advent Calendars (2024)

The countdown to Christmas is officially on. The best way to do it? With a drink in hand, of course. What originally started as just wine advent calendars has now grown into a massive market spanning nearly the entire alcohol spectrum, from beer to bourbon to seltzers to rum and more. No matter your drink of choice, there's an advent calendar out there for you.

With so many options out there, how are you to pick the best one? Simple: We did it for you. When it comes to picking your boozy advent calendar to ring in the holiday season, you can find the best of the best below. Some options includes just 12 drinks, for those trying to stick to their pre-Christmas diets, while others contain the full 24, perfect for a little holiday splurge. We've even covered specific spirits, like American whisky and bourbon and Irish whisky calendars.

These warming holiday drinks can be sipped alone or mixed to create some creative Christmas co*cktails. Your options are endless! Now that your advent calendar is settled, have you thought about everyone else on your list? Not to worry: we've got you covered from kids to dogs to family and everyone in between!

To put it simply: We love absolutely everything about this advent calendar. For starters, it includes 24 bottles to countdown to Christmas, twice as many as other alternatives. Also, can we appreciate those snazzy mini bottles for a minute? What a treat to open one every day! And the most important part: the wine itself. This calendar includes selections from In Good Taste's top products of every different variety.

Craft beer drinkers are sure to love all the options MobCraft's advent calendar contains. The Wisconsin Brewery packs 6 of their core beers, 4 seasonal brews, 11 limited-release batches, and 3 barrel aged beers in their 24 pack advent calendar.

Counting calories leading up to the big day? 24 beers might not be on your holiday diet, but you can splurge on just a few! Our favorite part of this advent calendar is the expert panel discussion that's live every evening, perfect for those wanting to learn a little more about their brews.

If you'd prefer to celebrate every day of the holiday season, go for this 24-pack of canned wine instead. You'll get six cans each of their rosé with bubbles, white with bubbles, red, and white.

Rye-rich whisky and small-batch bourbon make for a beautiful combination in this advent calendar that's perfect for the bourbon lover in your life.

More of a fan of just whisky? Try 25 of the best from all over the world with this boozy calendar.

Happy ginvent, friends. All 24 of these drams were specially selected by the folks at the Gin Foundry, so you know they're going to be diverse and tasty.

For those who prefer light liquor, this vodka advent calendar is a crowd pleaser! It contains 12 premium vodkas and flavored vodkas, including our favorites from Tito's and Deep Eddy.

Think tequila is just good for mixing? Think. Again. This 24-day tequila advent calendar proves that it's the perfect spirit for sipping, with warm and nuanced flavors you may have never noticed before.

Looking for a boozy surprise every day? Then this top-shelf calendar is for you! It contains a mix of high-end liquors like Skrewball, Tito's, Bailey's, and more.

Summer may have passed but seltzer season is still in full swing over here. Try lesser-known brands like Wild Basin, Sun Rise, and Cigar City mixed with fan favorites, such as Truly and White Claw.

More of a canned co*cktail person? We've got you. This calendar is filled with 12 co*cktails from different brands, some you may have never tried before, like Cazadores, Mamitas, and Vide.

And for the pickiest drinker of all: an advent calendar they can totally customize. Pick your favorite minis and load them into this Tipsy Tree to celebrate your boozy countdown.