8 of the best boozy advent calendars for 2025

A time-honoured tradition, counting down to Christmas with an advent calendar is one of those daily rituals which sparks joy with every little reveal.

Moreover, window shopping for festive displays with the promise of a tip-top tipple at the end of the day – to gift a loved one (or yourself) – highlights the latest offerings to seek, sip and savour.

Bringing wines, spirits and beer together, these discovery boxes are bound to please….

1. Black Sheep Brewery Christmas Beer Advent Calendar, £79, Black Sheep Brewery

A big hitter at the World Beer Awards 2025, Yorkshire Brewery Black Sheep picked up a Gold for their Milk Stout… and, spoiler alert, it’s one of the surprises sitting alongside 24 of its award-winning beers. Not to mention firm favourites such as their Snowflake Winter Pale Ale. Hop heads rejoice!

2. MOTH: Cocktail Advent Calendar, £79, Moth Drinks

Better get your skates on for this cocktail cabinet of bar-strength serves… it was a sell out last year, and one of the calendars includes a golden can and prize! With a wonderful 24 window line-up, the choice of nine classics includes espresso martinis, margaritas, cosmopolitans and negronis.

3. Drinks By The Dram Whisky 12 Dram Advent Calendar 2025 Edition, £74.95, Master of Malt

For a flourish of flavour, you can’t beat a wee dram… especially with 12 wax-sealed expressions from high-end producers. Headliners include Dalmore 12 Year Old, The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve, Talisker Port Ruighe and Nikka Whisky From The Barrel… a Japanese gem.

4. Laithwaites Wine Advent Calendar 2025, £89.99, (was £99.99), Laithwaites

A vineyard tour with wines from around the world, there’s something for everyone with this Laithwaites line-up of bestsellers – and top drops to excite adventurous wine lovers. Think a smooth velvety red from Southern France, to zesty New Zealand sauvignon blanc; and full-sized bottle of prosecco to pop on Christmas Eve. And with a surprise hidden in the rafters, each window brings some wow factor to the table.

5. Craft Gin Advent Calendar 2025, £95, Craft Gin Club

Top drawer… when it comes to counting down to gin o’clock, the Craft Gin Club sets a benchmark for gin-based cocktails and classic G&Ts with 24 double measures. Think classic dry, citrus, spiced gins, seasonal expressions and seven mystery miniatures to whet your whistle. A gin palace to call your own.

6. Hawkestone Beer Advent Calendar 2025, £95, Laithwaites

Including everything from award-winning lager and cider, to miniature bottles of gin and vodka, Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone brewery have you backed. This year’s edition comes with the promise of some exclusive Hawkstone merchandise; and golden tickets inside ‘a select few.’ A brilliant bundle for a taste of the Cotswolds at Crimbo.

7. Virgin Wines Red Wine Advent Calendar 2025, £99.99, Virgin Wines

Red, red, wine… celebrating their 24th anniversary, Virgin Wines have put together an impressive line-up of 24 red wines to tease the taste buds; plus the added bonus of their full-size anniversary-edition bottle featuring a full-bodied shiraz, from Australia’s world famous McLaren Vale. Other best-loved regions include high altitude Chile and sun-kissed South Africa.

8. Drinks By The Dram The Rum Advent Calendar 2025, £124.95, Master of Malt

A masterclass in one of the world’s most exciting spirits, rum lovers can look forward to special tots of rum to enjoy straight, on the rocks, or in a cheeky cocktail. Presented in 25 wax-sealed, 30ml bottles, golden nuggets include El Dorado 15 Year Old, Brugal Maestro Reserva, Angostura 15 Year Old ‘1787,’ and Planteray XO Barbados 20th Anniversary for a taste of the sunny Caribbean. Cheers!