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The festive season is still a fair bit away, but given that advent calendars are already being released, often have special early bird prices, and are known to sell out, we thought it worth getting a head start rounding up our favourites.
If you’re not familiar with boozy advent calendars, they feature tiny, surprise bottles of alcohol, usually one for each day in December leading up to Christmas. While they’re a great way to build excitement and spread Christmas cheer in the month of December, they’re also a fun way to sample new craft beers, spirits and wines, and at a fraction of the cost, too.
Here are our picks for the best boozy calendars on sale for 2023.
Aussie Spirits Advent Calendar, $299, from Liquor Loot
You can never go wrong with a Liquor Loot pack, but for Christmas, the ultimate treat is the Aussie Advent Calendar, filled with premium spirits made in Australia. Some you might never have heard of before. They also have a global whisky, Australian, Japanese and Single Malt Whisky Calendars, for the whisky-loving friend in your life.
Beer Advent Calendar 2022, $185, from Yeah, The Beers!
With this advent calendar from Yeah, The Beers!, you’re in for a solid selection of craft brews, including some easy-drinking classics and limited new releases.
Gin and Vodka Combo, $215, from Newy Distillery
This calendar from Newy Distillery includes both gins and vodkas. It comes in a heavy-duty presentation case with a matte black finish and gold decorative trim. They also have a 12-day gin or vodka advent calendar for those who can’t commit to 24 days.
Australian Whisky Advent Calendar, $299, from White Possum
Every year, White Poissum hand-picks 25 little bottles of premium local booze, be it gin or whisky. Each bottle comes with tasting notes, just in case you want to brush up on your spirits knowledge.
Beer Advent Calendar, $169.99, from Beer Cartel
For that friend who loves a pint and discovering new breweries, this beer advent calendar from Beer Cartel is the perfect gift. Behind each window is a can from a local Australian brewery, including Mountain Culture.
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