Raise a glass to the festive season with these top-selling alcohol advent calendars

Beer Cartel’s advent calendar is back and it’s brewing up some serious excitement. This fridge-friendly box is packed with 25 fresh, exclusive beers from 25 independent Aussie breweries, with each can offering something new and tantalising. From IPAs to Imperial Pastry Stouts, this lineup is a beer lover’s dream.

“A great way to get to experience a range of new and interesting beers in the run up to Christmas day,” wrote a five-star reviewer. “Hand picked by the staff at Beer Cartel, the brews inside provide an incredible exposure to all different tastes and types. Highly recommended for yourself or for that special beer loving someone to have a great festive period.”

Key features:

• $220 worth of beer
• 25 unique, exclusive beers
• All from independent Australian breweries
• Styles include IPA, stout, Belgian ale and more
• Fridge-friendly box

Containing 24 premium 30ml tasters of whisky, mixed spirits and gin, each day of this calendar offers a new sip to enjoy. Plus, Liquor Loot’s spirits specialists have crafted tasting notes to guide you through every pour.

Key features:

• 24 x 30ml tasters of premium spirits
• Includes whisky, gin and mixed spirits
• Expert tasting notes for each drink
• Over 10,000 sold annually

Get ready for a rum-filled December with this selection from Drinks By The Dram. The advent calendar is packed with 30ml wax-sealed samples from some of the world’s best rum producers, making it the perfect gift for any rum lover – or as a treat for yourself! Each dram is expertly selected to keep you in high spirits throughout the countdown.

Key features:

• 12 x 30ml rum samples
• Includes top producers like Appleton Estate and Mount Gay XO
• Wax-sealed for freshness
• Includes a mix of classic and unique rums
• Handpicked selection for 2024 releases

Also available at:

• $230 at Selfridges

The Jack Daniels holiday calendar is the opportune way to discover a new bourbon each day in the lead up to Christmas. With limited stock available, this calendar offers 33 standard drinks and features bottles with a 40 per cent alcohol content. Get in quick before they all sell out!

Key features:

• 33 standard drinks
• Bottle packaging
• 40 per cent alcohol content
• Limited stock available

This advent calendar is jam-packed with 25 30ml wax-sealed vodka samples, each sourced from some of the world’s top producers. It’s the perfect way to explore the variety of vodka and maybe even make your own martini. If you know a vodka lover, this makes for an excellent early Christmas gift.

Key features:

• 25 different vodka samples, each 30ml
• Expertly sourced from renowned producers
• Wax-sealed for freshness
• Great for exploring vodka diversity

Prepare yourself for festive fun with BoozeBud’s advent calendar, crafted by in-house beer experts. It features a curated selection of 25 beers from the best breweries in Australia and New Zealand, including limited releases and beloved classics. Valued at over $180, it’s your ticket to daily surprises from top names like Boatrocker and Mountain Culture.

Key features:

• 25 hand-picked craft beers
• Valued at over $180
• Includes limited releases and everyday favourites
• Features top breweries from Australia and New Zealand
• Pre-orders available with delivery starting November 11th

A globetrotting whisky adventure awaits with the World Whisky advent calendar! Containing 25 unique 30ml wax-sealed samples, it brings a diverse range of styles and flavours from top distilleries around the world. Ideal for anyone who loves to explore new spirits, this calendar is a fantastic way to celebrate while savouring some exceptional whiskies.

Key features:

• 25 different 30ml wax-sealed whisky samples
• Features selections from renowned whisky-producing nations
• Includes a variety of styles and flavour profiles

With over 6,000 sold to date, this best-selling calendar has become a tradition for many. Each day reveals a unique craft beer, showcasing the incredible variety of Australia’s brewing scene. Get ready for a month filled with new flavours and festive cheer!

“Bought this for my craft beer loving son…it was so much better than we had anticipated,” wrote a reviewer who left five stars. “He was happily surprised by the variety and quality of the beers.”

Another added: “This is such an awesome selection of beers and supports lots of different Australian breweries. I bought it as a present and have had nothing but positive comments.”

Key features:

• 25 different beers from Australian breweries
• Over $190 worth of craft beer
• Includes one special beer for Christmas Day
• Stylish box designed to fit in the fridge
• Daily tasting notes accessible via QR code
• Each beer comes in a can (330ml to 375ml)