These Whiskey Advent Calendars Give ‘Holiday Spirit’ New Meaning

They play it close to the vest at Flaviar, as none of the 24 whiskies tucked inside the Flaviar whiskey Advent calendar are divulged ahead of time. We have a feeling they’ll be good, though: Like the company’s tagline—“the whiskey ocean is full of treasures”—this curated selection of premium drams promises to take you on a tasting journey that spans the “seven seas of whiskey,” which includes bourbon, rye, Scotch and Irish, Japanese and Australian whiskies.

The kit also comes with an embossed leather coaster, a tasting journal to record your impressions of each hidden bottle and a Glencairn glass made exclusively for the Advent calendar.

Looking quite a bit like a chest of treasure, this rustic box of goodies delivers. Inside you’ll find 24 curated whiskies of a variety of styles—including bourbon, rye, Irish, Canadian and more—waiting to be uncovered behind numbered doors as you count down the days of the holiday season.

Give Them Beer doesn’t reveal the exact selections, but be prepared for nips not only from top-selling brands like Woodford Reserve and Makers Mark, but also lesser-known producers like Bearface and New Riff.

This elegant package includes traditional Scotch and Irish whiskies that you’ve perhaps seen on your local liquor store’s shelves. But you’ll also find rarer offerings like Kyrö Wood Smoke Malt Rye and Brenne French Single Malt among the 24 wax-sealed bottles from around the globe.

Japanese whisky is in high demand, making finding a bottle a difficult task. But not to worry; this Japanese whisky Advent calendar will give you an opportunity to taste your way through Japan’s top options, from big-name producers like Nikka and Suntory to smaller blenders like Togouchi. Open a door and say “kanpai”—that’s Japanese for “cheers”—to the holidays.

For the uninitiated, the 24 different wax-sealed selections give a bountiful primer on everything from superb single grains to rare single-malts. Open a door and say “kanpai”—that’s Japanese for “cheers”—to the holidays.

When top-shelf is your tendency, this Advent calendar is up to the task.

Behind its 24 doors are single-malts and extraordinary blends from around the globe. You’ll find everything from complex single malts to blended whiskies that hail from Scotland to Ireland to America and beyond. We don’t want to give too much away, but among the goodies are the coveted whiskies from distilleries including Glen Scotia, Caol Ila, Dingle, Bruichladdich and Kavalan.

A tumbler of Scotch whisky brings you right to Scotland’s verdant Highlands and the majestic castles that dot its craggy landscape. No need to go to the pub for a wee dram; you can raise a glass and slàinte mhath (that’s Scots Gaelic for “cheers”) right in the comfort of your own home with this Scotch whiskey Advent calendar.

This collection of 24 wax-sealed bottles features some of the most prestigious producers in the good old U.S. of A. Anyone familiar with American-distilled whiskey and bourbon knows that it’s an extremely diverse category with plenty to enjoy and discover, and to that end, this pack is a varied one. Expect offerings that represent a wide range of mashbills, ages and styles.

Open the calendar doors to sip on delights like Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey and Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon.

The name pretty much says it: This calendar’s selections are old and rare.

Expect high-end drams like Balvenie 25-Year-Old Rare Marriages and Glen Keith 28 Year Old in this ritzy calendar. Even the box, with its black and gold detailing, looks luxe. It may not be snowing yet, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Jack Daniels devotees have their day with this Jack Daniels whiskey advent calendar for lovers of an American classic. With a 20-day countdown, this calendar bundles together sippers like Tennessee Honey, Gentleman Jack, Old No. 7 and more. Four shot glasses are also included in this gift-worthy packaging, which is surely one of the best whiskey Advent calendars of 2023.

Twenty tiny bottles of cinnamon-inflected whiskey will fire up even the most fervent Fireball fan–and this whiskey Advent calendar is definitely for that giftee. A playful gift that’s ideal for the less serious whiskey-drinker, this Fireball whiskey Advent calendar doesn’t take itself too seriously, and we think that’s a good thing.

Historic distillery Jim Beam was founded in Clermont, Kentucky in 1795, and the bourbon is still made there. This bourbon whiskey Advent calendar includes 12 delicious bottles: Jim Beam, Jim Beam Black, Jim Beam Apple, Jim Beam Honey, Jim Beam Peach, Jim Beam Vanilla, Red Stag by Jim Beam and Jim Beam Orange. It’s a 12 days of whiskey Advent calendar that will appeal to bourbon appreciators everywhere.

With 12 bottles, this Irish whiskey Advent calendar is a study in uisce beatha, or the water of life. Featuring everything from small batch offerings to aged single malts, expect drams from noted producers like Teeling, Egan’s, Hinch, J.K. Corry and more. Certainly, this premium Advent calendar is a bespoke gift for the ardent lover of Ireland and its whiskey.

Fans of smoky whiskies will appreciate the peat-heavy offerings in this peat-themed whisky advent calendar, which is sure tol take their breath away. These peat monsters pack a significant punch and are the perfect representation of this premium category of Scotch—from both Scotland and beyond.