It’s getting to be that time of year again, and nothing quite rings in the holidays like a good old advent calendar, especially this spirited selection! Whiskey advent calendars are a great way to discover new producers and whiskey regions from all around the world.
We’ve gone ahead and selected six whiskey advent calendars, each featuring an eclectic selection of pours for every day until December 25. Whether you’re a fan of scotch, bourbon, rye or something else entirely, there’s a dram for every drinker in this selection!
For the Jetsetter: Flaviar Whiskey Advent Calendar of 2025
Flaviar’s Whiskey Advent Calendar might just be the most in-demand advent calendar of the season. The theme for this year’s release celebrates the golden age of travel, and 2025’s calendar is called FlaviAIR, with a charming wooden box featuring airlines-inspired branding.
Although it costs a hefty $270, this calendar features drams from some of the most popular whisky brands in the world, two Glencairn glasses, and a tasting passport with videos that educate whisky enthusiasts about these diverse and distinctive pours from countries like Finland, China, and France.
Flaviar shares that some of the highlight pours in this year’s release include offerings from SirDavis, Loch Lomond and Kujira Kyojin, a Japanese whisky brand based out of Okinawa. If you’re interested, make sure you hurry and buy it here; this calendar sells out fast!
For the Luxury Enthusiast: The Spirit Co. Premium Whisky Advent Calendar
So you’re a fan of the finer things in life — that’s okay, we get it. The Spirit Co.’s The Greatest Premium Whisky Advent Calendar is the perfect option for an imbiber with great taste.
Priced at £229.99 ($302), this whisky advent calendar offers some premium pours from all over the globe. American highlights include pours of Blanton’s Gold and E.H. Taylor Small Batch. Scotch fans are sure to enjoy 2006 vintage pours from Cameronbridge and 16 Year Old Speyside whiskies from Benriach.
This advent calendar also features international offerings from up-and-coming whisky regions, like Paul John in India and The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions Equinox from England. If you’re interested in picking up this advent calendar from The Spirit Co., you can buy it here.
For the Flavor Fanatic: Ole Smoky Distillery 12 Days of Moonshine Holiday Pack
Moonshine brand Ole Smokey’s 12 Days of Moonshine Minis is the perfect advent calendar for flavor fans and thrill seekers alike.
Priced at a modest $39.99, this cute little advent calendar offers 12 50-ml moonshine jars in wild flavors like Butter Pecan, White Chocolate Strawberry and Banana Pudding. The 12-pack calendar also includes standards, like Strawberry, Apple Pie and White Lightnin’.
The calendar will be available in limited quantities starting Nov. 3. Who says you can’t drink your dessert this year? This cute little calendar can be purchased here.
For the High Roller: Drinks By The Dram Very Old & Rare Whisky Collection
This advent calendar from Drinks by the Dram has a price tag that is not for the faint of heart, costing a cool $13,209.
With all that in mind, Drinks By The Dram’s Very Old & Rare Whisky Collection certainly features some once-in-a-lifetime expressions, including a Glenfarclas 1958 cask 2061 — where just 130 bottles were ever made, and a rare Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2012.
Besides those legendary whiskies that are undoubtedly collector’s items, there are some rare offerings from Bowmore, Port Ellen, Glenglassaugh, and The Macallan. The whiskies are all hand-sealed and sit inside a stunning case inlaid with a tree-ring design.
For the Insider: That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar
Maybe you’re the type of person who’s always looking for “the next big thing” in whiskey. Well, That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s Advent Calendar might be the perfect choice for this holiday season. This calendar features a collection of 24 vials of up-and-coming whisky brands.
With esoteric American offerings like James E. Pepper 3 Years Old in a Pedro Ximenez Cask Finish and Heaven Hill’s culty Corn Whiskey with a 9-year age statement, there’s no shortage of interesting whiskeys in this advent calendar. As far as scotch whisky goes, this is where That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s Advent Calendar really shines.
Expect to see drams from Craigellachie, Speyburn, and Inchfad, and some pours feature age statements upwards of 30 years old. If you like to be surprised as a whisky drinker and are always on the lookout for indie gems, don’t sleep on this whisky advent calendar. This advent calendar costs £149.99 ($197.53) and interested parties can purchase it here.
For the American Whiskey Enthusiast: Seelbach’s 2025 Advent Calendar
If American whiskey is your jam, Seelbach’s has you covered. This advent calendar features 24 knockout expressions from sleeper distilleries hand-selected from nine different states. Craft is key here, and each whiskey brand chosen for this selection has quite the story to tell.
Some of the highlights include High Wire Distilling’s Jimmy Red Bottled In Bond Bourbon. This blood red bourbon is distilled from Jimmy Red Corn, a rare type of ruby-red corn that nearly went extinct. Other standouts include a sweet mash bourbon from Hard Truth Distilling Co. Hard Truth is known for its sweet mashing process, which offers up a full flavor sipping experience.
Seelbach’s 2025 Advent Calendar costs $249.99, and interested parties can check it out here.
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