Advent calendars come in all shapes and sizes, but in our opinion, the ones with beverages in it are the most fun. There are not a whole lot of options in this area. Especially if you are looking for a calendar filled with spirits that are actually worth tasting. You probably don’t have high expectations in when it comes to the quality of the drinks in a calendar. You should though, because advent calendars with high quality beverages definitely exist. You just need to know where to find them. Here are the five best ones at the moment.
TUBES wine calendar
This calendar contains wines from different regions all over the world. Bottled in their signature tubes and neatly arranged in an appealing box. They do not only make wine calendars for Christmas, but also for other special occasions. The TUBES wine advent calendar is there all year round, with limited editions to make them extra special. Each calendar offers a unique tasting experience and lets you discover new wines. It is a great opportunity to get acquainted with all kinds of wines, for experienced as well as not so experienced wine drinkers.
Beery Christmas
Saveur Bière is an online beer distributer located in France. Every year they release a beer advent calendar filled with 25 different craft beers from all over the world. It is an entirely new selection every time, so not one beer will be the same as the year before. The calendar is also designed by a different artist every year. What makes this calendar extra special is the fact that it is a puzzle with clues hidden in it. It helps you to determine the position of the beers, so you know which one to drink on which day. In the morning you open the flap of that day, and you refrigerate the beer so it will be at the perfect drinking temperature later on. With each beer come tips on what the perfect temperature is, and what food pairs best with it. No effort was spared creating this calendar.
Drinks by the Dram Old and Rare Advent Calendar
This one is for the real whiskey connoisseur. To be fair: it is a pricy advent calendar, but there is a good reason for it. The calendar contains 24 samples of whiskeys that are, as the name suggests, very old and rare. Some of the whiskeys are 30 or 40 years old and some of them will never be produced again. A real splurge, but also a once-in-a-lifetime whiskey experience.
24 Days of Rum Advent Calendar
In this classic-looking box are 24 different rums for the 24 days in countdown to Christmas. All rums are from a different country, so there is a lot of variety and enough to discover. The box also includes two rum glasses and tasting notes, so you can learn more about what exactly you are drinking. They even created a website with this advent calendar, where you can rate the rums and discuss your experiences with other rum fanatics. Pretty neat.
Premium Gin Advent Calendar
Not a wine, beer, whiskey or rum fan, but more a gin person? In that case this gin advent calendar is the right choice for you. It includes 24 drams with 30 ml of premium gins from various countries. There are classic ones, but also newer ones to try out. There are even a couple of gins especially made for this calendar. What kinds of gin are in there exactly, that is kept a secret. However, you are welcome to contact The Whisky Exchange if you insist on knowing the contents.