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 its 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”: 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.

Much like a treasure chest, this rustic box of goodies delivers. Inside you’ll find 24 curated whiskeys waiting to be discovered behind numbered doors, each one to be opened as you count down the days of the holiday season.

Give Them Beer doesn’t reveal the exact selections, but be prepared for nips from top-selling brands like Four Roses and WhistlePig, plus selections like Jim Beam Black Label, Maker’s Mark, Benriach, Devil’s River and more.

This elegant package includes traditional Scotch and Irish whiskeys 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 Advent calendar will give you an opportunity to taste your way through Japan’s top options like Yamazaki, Hibiki, Nikka and Mars.

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 Scotches to smooth Swedish whiskies, which include more than a few award-winning bottles. We don’t want to give too much away, but among the goodies are the coveted Mortlach 20-Year-Old and Glenfiddich Grand Cru 23-Year-Old.

These luxurious selections are sure to temper the stress of wrangling your cat for the holiday photo and wrapping last-minute gifts.

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.

Another option from Drinks By the Dram, the World Whiskey Advent Calendar lets you celebrate the holidays with 24 worldly drams all in a constellation-embossed box. Expect selections like Sweden’s Mackmyra Svensk Rök, Taiwan’s Kavalan Distillery Select No.2, Ireland’s Drumshanbo Single Pot Still and more, all of which invite drinkers to travel the world from the comfort of their own homes.

From boutique distilleries to famous brands, this collection of 24 star-spangled bottles takes you through the story of whiskey in America. There are bourbons, ryes, small-batch and aged selections, which run the spectrum from light and creamy to rich and complex.

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 Secret Speyside 30-Year-Old 1990 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.