The Best Boozy Advent Calendars of 2025
Another year has come and gone, and while most of us (see below!) measure the rest of the year with our phones or an old-fashioned glossy paper calendar, the end of the year is generally reserved for opening a little door on an advent calendar and enjoying the treat inside. In our case that treat is whiskey. Or gin. Or beer. Or wine.
As always, some of these sell out early, so order them as soon as you can. We’ve even tossed in a couple of coffee and spice options, which can either be enjoyed on their own or used as mixers and garnishes for your favorite cocktails.
Flaviar 2025 Advent Calendar
Spirits tasting kit club Flaviar has what may be the sine qua non boozy advent calendar at this point. Highly in-demand, heavily advertised, and delivering a unique collection and theme each year (this year it’s vintage air travel), this is the calendar a recipient will immediately recognize if you are kind enough to gift it to them, instead of keeping it for yourself.
Though the site is member-driven, you don’t need to be a member to pick up this fantastic collection of 24 unique 50ml bottles of whiskey representing a whopping seven different countries this year, including the usual suspects (Scotland, Ireland, the U.S., Japan) and intriguing choices like China and Finland. Some of these samples retail for over $200 for the full bottle. You’ll also receive two Glencairn glasses for sipping, a “Tasting Passport” QR code with guided tasting videos, and a “Boarding Pass” for a year’s free membership to the club.
$270
Vinebox 2025 Advent Bright and Bold Collections
If wine is your jam, Vinebox offers two collections, one covering 12 nights (12 nights of Christmas, or perhaps Hanukkah with some leftovers?) and one covering the more common 24 nights. The fairly large box features different 100ml samples (each one is good for two pours), representing two collections (one collection per 12-sample box, or both in the 24).
The “Bold” Collection features 9 reds and 3 whites, with an emphasis on structure, flavor, and big presentations. The “Bright” Collection consists of whites, reds, and rosés that explore rich fruit notes and light, clean citrus. The wines are from around the world, and the box includes a wine guide, and a link to sommelier-led tasting notes. And if you don’t get to every sample by the end of the year, no problem: They’re designed to stay tasty for up to 3 years, unopened.
$129 (12 Nights) / $199 (24 Nights)
Cask Cartel Bourbon Advent Calendar
You’ll find an advent calendar for every sort of spirits fan on your gift list at Cask Cartel, an online store that specializes in higher end and hard-to-find bottles (along with the regular stuff). Calendars are focused on specific booze categories, including Scotch, bourbon, Japanese whisky, gin, rum, and more, in a variety of decorative display boxes. Each kit contains 24 30ml bottles (all different) spanning the flavor profiles, brand names and characteristics of each category. Sip your way through December in style. Want to be even more stylish? Consider the “Old and Rare” calendar ($2,900) featuring special samples that explore age, rarity, or standout flavor. It’s a nice way to sample rarities without (completely) breaking the bank. There are a whopping 25 calendars, so you have plenty to consider.
$299.99 - $2,899.99
Four Roses Tasting Kit Advent Calendar
It’s not an advent calendar per se, but if you’ve got a bourbon fan on the list, it’ll work nicely. Four Roses has become known for its variety of ten unique bourbon recipes created from mixing and matching two mash bills and five yeast strains. Blending the component recipes creates a variety of different products for Four Roses, and adds complexity to their core expressions. Try one of the ten bottles each day, starting on December 14, and you’ll be well-versed in all things Four Roses. Buy two and you’ll have most of the month covered. The limited-edition kit launched this summer and is available the brand’s visitor centers in Kentucky and online.
$135
Give Them Beer 2025 Advent Calendar
It’s likely there are folks on your list who’d rather sit down with a nice IPA or lager instead of a belt of whiskey. Florida-based Give Them Beer has got you covered with this 12-count variety pack featuring inventive brews from around the country. Each day provides a new journey into hoppy, sudsy goodness that would make Homer Simpson proud. Look for crafty brands like Cigar City Brewing, Lagunitas, Victory Brewing and more.
Though this collection is the fan favorite (last year it was their top-selling holiday offering), the site offers a wide variety of advent calendars that go way beyond the beer moniker. You’ll find advent calendars for whiskey, tequila, wine, and hard seltzer fans, along with options for bacon, pickles, jerky, and other excellent beer-food pairing options.
$85
Bean Box 2025 Onyx Coffee Lab Advent Calendar
One cannot survive on grain spirits alone. The online source for all things java is back with another advent offering, this time upgrading from 12 to 24 premium selections. Each day, you’ll wake up to a different 2-ounce packet of whole beans (perfect for making a 24-ounce pour over). This year’s Onyx highlights 18 coffee-producing regions in 9 countries. 19 different varietals made using 7 different processes are represented. And to make things even more fun, this year you’ll get a pack of Bicycle playing cards custom-designed for Onyx, along with a 24-card companion deck describing the coffees in this calendar, all in a beautifully designed gift box.
$220
Taster's Club
The problem with great advent calendars is they only last a month. What if someone came along and fixed that problem, and fixed it using whiskey? Brilliant! Taster’s Club, a whiskey-of-the-month club is serving up its first-ever advent calendar and doing it with panache. Each month for a year, recipients will have, delivered to their door, a full bottle of whisky or whiskey from around the world, complete with a digital tasting guide.
Whether opting to host a curated tasting each month or build out a home bar with 12 premium bottles, this is a great gift for exploring the world of whiskey. From big brand favorites to hidden indie gems, the “calendar” offers up tasty selections. Orders placed before December 1st receive the first shipment before the holidays, plus a free gift. Orders placed in December can expect their first dram by mid-January.
$550
Straightaway 12 Nights of Cocktails 2025 Calendar
We’re big fans here of canned cocktails that at are now better than ever. And Portland-based Straightway treats the category with serious respect. For their first-ever 12-night advent calendar, the brand has collected some of its favorite signature and seasonal mixed drinks. You get a dozen 100ml canned drinks including a margarita, daiquiri, Paper Plane, Manhattan, and distinctive drinks like an Oregon old fashioned (featuring bitters infused with Douglas fir needles and local Filbert nuts) and a new canned espresso martini, featuring Oregon’s own Stumptown cold brew. There’s also an online tasting guide at the site. You can find Straightaway’s calendars at Costco or online at the brand’s site.
$40 (Costco) / $60 (StraightawayCocktails.com)
Bozal Mezcal Advent Calendar 2025
Since the beginning of the 2020s, mezcal has been on an upswing in popularity. The agave-based spirit (tequila is technically a type of mezcal) can range from mild and fruity, to big and smoky. Bozal produces a broad variety of wild-harvested mezcals from across some of the states allowed to create the spirit, including Oaxaca, Durango, and Guerrero. The advent calendar, featuring 24 different mezcals, will allow you to taste single maguey varietal products made from unusual agave like madecruishe or tobasiche, limited new releases, and reserva selections. You’ll get two exclusive tasting copitas, two tealight candles to set the mood, and tasting notes.
$1,000
The Spirit Co. The Greatest Old & Rare Advent Calendar
The UK-based The Spirit Co. offers around 30 different boozy advent calendars highlighting everything from bourbon and peaty whiskey to gin or rum. But if you want to go all-out, pick up The Collector’s Cabaret featuring Old & Rare Whiskey. You receive 25 special samples, including single barrel releases, extra-aged expressions, and other rare and unusual bottlings from the likes of Hibiki, Elijah Craig, Clan Colla, Jameson, Blanton’s and more.
Two tasting glasses and a journal for tasting notes are included, as is a QR code for additional tasting information. And if this box isn’t fancy enough for you, well you’ll just have to spring for The Very Old & Rare Whisky Advent Calendar for £9999.99 or about $13,000.
£749 or about $972
2025 Bartesian Advent Calendar with The Grinch Appletini, Mistletoe Margarita and Frosty Navel
Bartesian, the smart home bartender appliance brand, has put together 12 of its favorite seasonal cocktails into one handy gift box. This year’s roster features seven favorites from last year’s calendar, along with the makings of five new holiday mixed drinks. You’ll get the fixings for cocktail riffs like a holiday spiced old fashioned, a clausmopolitan, and a jollypeño margarita.
Your recipient will need the Bartesian Cocktail Maker ($350), so the advent calendar could be a teaser. Alternatively, this year you can also buy a bundled Advent Starter Kit kit that features both the machine and the calendar for $384.
$35
In Good Taste 2025 Wine Advent Calendar
Another wine-focused advent calendar from wine club In Good Taste, this colorful, 24-day box features 187ml pours (that’s two small glasses per bottle) of a variety of red, white, and rosé wines from around the world. You’ll be sipping tasty pours from France, Italy, Chile, Australia, California, and elsewhere, while watching daily tasting videos for each one. If you know your giftee’s preferences, you can fine tune the calendar, by opting for an all-red or a white-and-rosé version. There’s also a pricier luxury collection ($250) featuring fine wines and the club’s Boisset collection.
$132
Fly By Jing 12 Days of Flavor 2025 Advent Calendar
Fly By Jing 12 Days of Flavor 2025 Advent Calendar
Whether you’re looking for Sichuan flavors to inspire cocktails or simply want to spice up your drinks or food, look no further than this 12-day calendar featuring foods and sauces from Fly By Jing. Known for their standout chili crisp sauces, this limited edition calendar is all new for 2025. You’ll get samples of some of the brand’s signature sauces, for sure, but also noodles, seasonings, and other fun surprises. If you want to add to the gift-getter’s spicy fun, add the $10 Fly By Jing mini triple threat stocking stuffer (on sale in-store only at Walmart and H-E-B stores), featuring 2-oz, TSA-friendly samples of three of the brand’s most popular chili crisp sauces.
$98