Every year, without fail, it never ceases to surprise us how quickly Christmas creeps up.
Before we know it, Michael Bublé echoes in every store, Love Actually is on TV and it’s time to begin counting down to the big day in the best way possible—with a boozy advent calendar.
Whether your go-to bar order is as sophisticated as Emma D’Arcy’s viral negroni sbagliato with prosecco or you stick to a classic G&T, there’s an alcohol advent calendar for everyone.
We’ve found the best alcohol advent calendars to shop this 2023 from beer advent calendars to gin and tonics.
Best Gin Advent Calendars
Drinks By The Dram Craft Gin Advent Calendar, $111.54 at Master Of Malt
This expertly-curated collection features 24 wax-sealed bottles of gin from around the world and includes long-time favourites as well as latest must-try tipples.
Gin Advent Calendars, start from $269 at Liquor Loot or David Jones
Liquor Loot is catering to every tastebud with their range of Gin Advent calendars. From Australian-born botanicals to global varieties and even perfectly matched gins & tonics, you won’t be disappointed by the selection.
The Delectable Dozen Aussie Gin Advent Calendar, $129 at Gintonica
Featuring 12 of Australia’s best craft gins in generous 50ml bottles, this advent calendar will have you crafting G&T’s, negronis and martinis throughout the festive season.
Fever Tree Gin & Tonic Advent Calendar, $145 at David Jones (Yet To Be Released)
What’s a great gin without a perfectly matched tonic? With this spirited calendar which pairs 12 handpicked global and Australian gins with their ideal Fever Tree tonics, you’ll never have to find out.
White Possum Australian Gin Advent Calendar 2023, $229 at Hardtofind
Inside this uniquely Australian advent calendar you’ll find 25 delicious local gins, gifting your loved one an insight into some of the best tipples the country has to offer.
Best Whisky Advent Calendars
Whisky Advent Calendar, $start from $349 at Liquor Loot or David Jones
Know a whisky afficionado who loves a good malt? Liquor Loot has a range of Whisky advent calendars that will impress the pickiest of connoisseurs with Australian, Global, Japanese, Single Malt and Rare themed boxes.
World Whisky Advent Calendar, $239 at Master of Malt
Whether they’re a whisky connoisseur or a casual consumer, this whisky advent calendar, featuring 24 different drops from around the wrold, will hit the spot for every tastebud.
Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar, $398.56 at Master Of Malt
Japanese whisky is renowned for being some of the most coveted drops in the world and in this advent calendar you can sample 24 for the best.
Fever Tree Whisky & Ginger Advent Calendar, $150 at David Jones (Yet To Be Released)
Following suit from their iconic gin and tonic calendar, Fever Tree has the perfect pairing in their ginger ale and 12 different whiskies from around the world, for all those who have an affinity for the dry co*cktail.
Best Rum Advent Calendars
Drinks By The Dram Rum Advent Calendar, $199.25 at [Master Of Malt](https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/drinks-by-the-dram/rum-advent-calendar/ |target=”_blank”|rel=”nofollow”)
Twenty-four little bottles of liquid sunshine await inside this rum-filled advent calendar featuring a variety of incredible producers both large and small from around the world.
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Drinks By The Dram Spiced Rum Advent Calendar, $159.37 at [Master of Malt](https://www.masterofmalt.com/rum/drinks-by-the-dram/spiced-rum-advent-calendar/ |target=”_blank”|rel=”nofollow”)
For those who prefer to spice it up, this new edition from Master of Malt is the gift that keeps on giving with spiced and exotic flavoured rums from around the globe, including our personal favourite from Dead Man’s Finger.
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Best Vodka Advent Calendars
Drinks By The Dram Vodka Advent Calendar, $143.43 at [Master of Malt](https://www.masterofmalt.com/vodka/drinks-by-the-dram/vodka-advent-calendar/ |target=”_blank”|rel=”nofollow”)
The staple of the liquor cabinets everywhere is often overlooked when it comes to gifting, but for those who stand by the spirit as a their drink of choice there are plenty of exciting offerings inside this calendar including old classics and eccentric flavours.
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Best Wine Advent Calendars
Wine Advent Calendar, from $295 at Good Pair Days
When it comes to wine, we know what we like (and what we don’t), which is exactly why we’re opting for this calendar from Good Pair Days offering a choice between reds, sparkling, chillable (white, rose, sparkling) and mixed (reds and chillables) as well as classic, fancy or extra fancy.
2023 Wine Advent Calendar, $150 at Laithwaites
If you consider yourself somewhat of a wine savant you’ll love this advent calendar featuring 24 miniature bottles of red, white and a prosecco (to open for Christmas eve celebrations).
Best Beer Advent Calendars
Beer Advent Calendar, $164.99 at Brewquets
Featuring 24 different beers from around Australia and one from across the ditch in New Zealand, this calendar is a beer-enthusiasts delight, also coming with guided tasting notes for each brew for those who love being in the know.
BoozeBud Beer Advent Calendar, $149.99 at Booze Bud
For those who prefer a tasty brew, you can’t pass up this advent calendar stocked with 25 of Australia’s best craft beers including pale ales, hazy pales, pilsners, IPAs, XPAs, sours, stouts and more.
Please remember to drink responsibly. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Alcohol and Other Drug hotline 1800 250 015 or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Senior Shopping EditorMaddison Hockey
After studying a Bachelor of Journalism at The University of Wollongong and Fashion Business at FBI Fashion College, Maddison began her now decade-long career in the media industry. She’s worked across print, digital and affiliates at some of Australia’s biggest entertainment, lifestyle and fashion titles (ELLE, Marie Claire, The Australian Women’s Weekly, Who, Girlfriend and more) covering the latest trends, cultural moments and celeb news. Currently the Senior Shopping Editor at Marie Claire and ELLE, she combines her digital expertise and ability to scroll through endless online shopping sites without tire to help fashion-devotees like her find the perfect item. From trying on countless pairs of jeans in the name of research to dissecting the latest runway shows and trawling through TikTok trends for hours on end, her obsession with finding the next must-have buy—whether it be in fashion, beauty, travel or homewares—knows no bounds.
