The best alcohol advent calendars to shop in Australia 2023
Read on for our curated edit of alcoholic advent calendars - from whisky to wine to gin - to help yourself have a merry little Cheersmas.
Wine advent calendar, $150, Laithwaites
Sip your way to festive joy with 23 mini bottles of spectacular reds, whites and rosé. It's a spectacular way to taste across best-selling wines from around the world, all in the comfort of your own home. Plus, there's a bonus half-bottle of Italian Prosecco for the final night.
12 Wines of Christmas + free picnic pack, from $295 at Good Pair Days
Count down the 12 days 'til Christmas with one of Good Pair Days' advent calendars. This year, there are a range of new wines to celebrate the season, plus one or two favourites. The identities of the actual bottles are a closely-held secret until the day of unwrapping, but you'll get a full selection of grape types and styles from near and far, both indie and iconic.
World Whisky advent calendar 2023, $237.56, Master of Malt
Prepare your taste buds for a global journey with this whisky advent calendar. Filled with 24 wax-sealed 30ml samples of whisky from quite literally across the globe, it’s a brilliant way to expand your horizons and try an incredible range of flavour profiles, all while enjoying expertly-chosen whiskies from different producers.
Wajos alcohol advent calendar 2023, $209.14, Amazon
Pamper yourself with a variety of exquisite beverages like whisky, rum, gin, vodka, spirits and more. You can even create your own drinks and cocktails with the included tips and recipes.
Beer advent calendar, $169.99, Beer Cartel
Beer Cartel has partnered with craft breweries to create 25 exclusive beers that'll give you a one of a kind experience never seen in Australia. It comes in a fridge-friendly box packed with 100 per cent exclusive Aussie beers.
Rum 12 Dram advent calendar, $110.82, Master of Malt
Brighten up your festive countdown with some delicious rum! There's a different wax-sealed 30ml sample of rum hidden behind each of the 12 doors, sourced from some of the most impressive producers across the globe. If you think a full-blown 24-day advent countdown is a bit too much, this calendar offers the perfect mini-cruise into the world of rum.
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery whisky advent calendar, $120.16, eBay
This bold new, limited-edition Johnnie Walker advent calendar is a show stopping, statement addition to any drinks' collection. It contains six award-winning Scotch whiskies to sample in the lead-up to the big day.
Vodka advent calendar 2023, $142.51, Master of Malt
The world of vodka has so much to explore, so why not dip your toe into it with this vodka advent calendar? Including samples from across the globe, this calendar contains 24 different 30ml tasters of vodka, each individually wax-sealed and expertly curated.
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