From G&T's to nitrogen-infused co*cktails, these are our favourite alcohol advent calendars (2024)

Advent calendars are getting bigger and better every year and one of our favourite ways to feel as merry as possible is by celebrating the lead up to Christmas with an alcohol-themed advent calendar.

This year there are even more options to choose from and whether for yourself or as a gift for someone else, an alcohol advent calendar always proves really popular.

No matter what your tipple of choice is, there's something for everyone. Fans of wine, gin, rum, co*cktails and whisky will have plenty of options this year and what's better is most of them come in beautifully designed boxes so they're practically a decoration in their own right.

You can also find personalisable DIY versions that you fill with your own bottles and use again year after year which is a more sustainable option, as well as being curated to the individual more, meaning that the recipient is guaranteed to get something they'll love every time they open a door.

No matter the tipple of choice, these alcohol advent calendars should ensure you have a very merry Christmas. We've found a variety for all budgets.

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Here are our picks of the best alcohol advent calendars to buy now for 2023.

Fortnum & Mason know how to do an advent calendar right. Not only is the packaging gorgeous on this one, but it's filled with a selection of the brands best tipples to really feel festive in December. Expect some fun flavours like a chocolate chestnut liqueur, mince pie & marmalade gin, and some exclusive whisky's, too.

This gorgeous wine advent calendar features a selection of red, white and rosé options to enjoy in the lead up. Our cosy evenings in December are sorted.

For a seriously fun (and delicious) lead up to Christmas, Funkin has released the ultimate nitro-infused co*cktail advent calendar. The nitrogen gives these drinks some seriously creamy and smooth textures and includes co*cktails such as a pina colada, espresso martini and strawberry daiquiri to name a few. Pop the whole calendar in the fridge, or open the door on the morning of and then whack into the fridge for a tasty tipple to enjoy later that evening.

This fun, retro looking advent calendar contains some classic spirits, as well as some fun flavoured serves to elevate your co*cktail night. Find a new favourite with these 12x5ml bottles.

Beavertown have released this very fun craft beer advent calendar for the first time ever! It contains 24 different beers including old favourites, some new exclusives, a very cool Xmas ’23 glass and even a sparkly present for your tree. We love the artwork, too. The perfect gift for those who love craft beer.

NIO - meaning 'needs only ice' makes some extraordinarily high quality co*cktails to enjoy from the comfort of your home and this calendar is a super slick option for the co*cktail enthusiast in your life (or yourself!). We love the flat pack format of these co*cktails as they take up little room in your fridge 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 co*cktails like a delicious negroni or a dry martini.

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).

This bumper advent calendar from Perfect Cellar contains 24x100ml bottles of fine wines (with some samples costing £119 for a full size bottle). It's the perfect way to find a new favourite, and try some really wonderful fine wines from around the world. This calendar is limited-edition so you'll have to be quick if you think it would be perfect for a serious wine lover.

Fever-Tree is the perfect choice when finding a partner to your favourite gin and this advent calendar holds a selection of gin AND tonics to pair together to find new favourites. Such a convenient calendar for gin lovers.

For the true rum lovers, enjoy 24 days of delicious rum in this stylish navy box. It's over 4.8L worth of rum and you get two tasting glasses as well. Merry Christmas!

Who doesn't love a gin advent calendar? The perfect pre-Christmas gift for those who love a and this one contains 24 wax-sealed samples of lots of delicious flavours.

We would be so excited to receive this co*cktail-only advent calendar on the 1st of December. It features co*cktails from some of our favourite brands like MOTH, Funkin, East London Liquor Co and a range of styles to find a new favourite co*cktail flavour.

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! The advent calendar is currently available to reserve for an additional £10.

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.