Let's be honest, Christmas and gin pretty much go hand in hand, so you might as well make the most of it with our offering of the best gin advent calendars. Confectionary calendars get more competitive each year. And, the market is now overflowing with everything from beauty advent calendars to liquor. At the top of our list is, of course, the gin advent calendar.
Can you think of a better way to celebrate the countdown to Christmas than a delicious selection of different gins? Nope, us neither. If you're tired of drinking the same brand of pink gin every year, and chocolate doesn't quite hit the spot, maybe you're looking to branch out with something adventurous. Well, now's your chance.
Whether you're a drinker of Tanqueray, Hendrick's, or a more obscure brand, there's an advent calendar out there suited to your tastes. Imagine curling up by a roaring fire with a book, only to sample some of the best gins from all corners of the globe. If that sounds like a dream December evening, then here's our selection of the best gin advent calendars to treat yourself this Christmas.
SHOP: The Best Gin Advent Calendars 2023
John Lewiswww.waitrose.com
We look forward to the ever-faithful Fever Tree advent calendars every year, and as always, this Gin And Tonic Advent Calendar is sought after once again. Containing 12 perfectly paired gins and 12 tonics to match, there's a variety of flavours. From classic to floral, enjoying this calendar is almost a guarantee.
Not On The High Streetwww.notonthehighstreet.com
Master Of Malt brings in the festive season with their Craft Gin Advent Calendar. Including an array of gins from all over, this haul of craft gin miniatures gives you the perfect excuse to sample a new gin every day in your Christmas countdown.
Master of Maltwww.masterofmalt.com
With some incredibly designed calendars and a choice of four variations, the Drinks By The Dram Premium Gin Advent Calendar never fails to impress. Containing 24 samples of delicious gin from some of the most revered producers across the world, it's one way to win the heart of any gin lover this Christmas.
Not On The High Streetwww.notonthehighstreet.com
Packed full of treats, we're envious of whoever gets to receive the Seven Days Of Gin And Chill Advent Calendar. Inside are a week's worth of products, including miniature bottles of Yorkshire Gin, a gin scented candle and a gin cross-stitch kit. Not to mention, salted caramel chocolate and heated eye mask. The ultimate weekend-in is pending...
Craft Gin Clubclub.craftginclub.co.uk
Available to preorder now, we are beyond excited to open the Craft Gin Advent Calendar and sample the 25 gins inside, distilled from the UK and beyond. Not only does this calendar include recipes for making your favourite tipples, but some unusual festive flavours to discover too.
The Whiskey Exchangewww.notonthehighstreet.com
Yet another entry from Drinks By The Dram, this Premium Gin Advent Calendar has been carefully curated to show off just how much variety there is in the gin world. The contents of this 24 wax-sealed dram collection are a complete surprise, so why not treat yourself to a gin advent calendar this Christmas?
Virgin Wineswww.virginwines.co.uk
An offering of gin from Virgin Wines includes London Dry gins to unusual botanical blends that offer up flavours like orange marmalade, rhubarb and even gingerbread. To really get you in the Christmas spirit, every day will be a different taste sensation with some on-theme flavours for the festive season.
The Bottle Clubwww.thebottleclub.com
The 12 Gins Of Xmas Advent Calendar from The Bottle Club is a great middle ground if you find the full 24-day advent calendars a little excessive. There are a few options with this calendar, including The Premium Pink Gin Advent Calendar if that's more to your taste. Either way, we're sure you'll enjoy indulging in these gin advent calendars that are packed full of flavour.
Fortnum and Masonwww.fortnumandmason.com
Granted, this Spirits And Liqueurs Advent Calendar from Fortnum And Mason isn't exclusively gin. But, it does contain an absolutely stunning selection of gin among others. Out of the 25 bottles of surprises, there are at least seven gins to taste. Between that and liqueurs, vodka, whisky and more - you'll pretty much be sorted for the entire festive season.
Where To Buy The Best Gin Advent Calendars?
While some of the retailers mentioned in our edit above are among the best brands to shop at, Master Of Malt comes in as our favourite at the moment given its range of choice. With advent calendars to see you through the whole of December, we're more than excited to see what the brand has to offer this Christmas.
Samantha 'Sam' Price is a Beauty, Fashion & Wellness Products Writer at Grazia magazine. In 2021, Sam began her journey as a Storytelling Executive at Closer and heatworld on an internship, creating beauty and fashion content across these brands. It was 2022 when Sam was employed as a Commercial Content Writer writing about Family Life on Yours, Mother & Baby and Spirit & Destiny. Now, she specialises in beauty, fashion and wellness content across many brands.