The countdown to Christmas involves a lot of family activities, from decorating the tree, looking at Christmas lights, writing a list for Santa, to the not-so-fun stuff like cleaning the house for guests, and other admin, especially if you’re entertaining over the holidays. Why not add a little festive cheer with a tasty tipple from these alcohol advent calendars?
They also make great gifts to share the festive spirit (see what we did there?).
Whether it’s a curated list of local beers or wines, or for the whisky lover in your life, there’s something for everyone. Find your perfect alcohol advent calendar below.
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Liquor Loot, Whisky Loot Advent Calendar
From $199 (RRP $329) at Liquor Loot and David Jones
Liquor Loot started out with one whisky calendar, and now they have seven versions to choose from! Whether you’d like to go on a global whisky tasting experience or stick to just Japanese whisky, or opt for gin instead, they can sort you out.
Each calendar features 24 premium whiskies (or gins) with an info card about the dram. Once you have your hands on this advent calendar, you’ll be eager for the clock to hit 5pm.
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Brewquets, Beer Advent Calendar
$169.99 at Brewquets
If you or a mate is more of a beer drinker, then this alcohol advent calendar might be for you. Including beers from Australia’s leading craft breweries, including Mountain Culture, Akasha and Capital Brewing Co., this beer advent calendar is all about variety. And there’s even one to open on Christmas Day!
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Master of Malt, Rum Advent Calendar
$199.35
These 24 samples are sourced from producers all across the globe; the perfect gift for a rum lover!
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Master of Malt, Vodka Advent Calendar
$134.83 at Master of Malt
Just like the Brewquets, this alcohol advent calendar also features 25 samples. You might think, “Doesn’t all vodka taste the same?” It surely does not. And if you have a vodka enthusiast in your life, they will be able to experience the variety of this special spirit thanks to this expertly curated vodka advent calendar.
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Good Pair Days, Wine Advent Calendar
From $275 on Good Pair Days
If you’re hosting a vinophile and apprehensive about choosing the wine for the festive season, let the experts do the choosing for you with the 12 Wines of Christmas, a wine advent calendar from Good Pair Days.
Simply choose your preferred box mix (there are all reds boxes, mixed with reds, whites, and sparkling, etc.) to suit your taste, each containing 12 different wines.
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Australian Gin Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
$269.99 at Kent Street Cellars
Celebrate the resurgence of Australian craft spirits with this gin advent calendar curated by White Possum. Featuring tipples from Queensland to Tasmania and everywhere in between, perfect for a G&T this Christmas.
Plus, each box is decorated with artwork which depicts Sydney’s Coogee Pavilion by Melbourne artist Parul Sen.
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.
