Want to make your holiday season extra festive this year? Nothing builds anticipation for Christmas quite like an advent calendar – especially one filled with wine, craft beer, or spirits.
Instead of the usual chocolate squares, treat yourself to 24 days of sophisticated sips.
We’ve curated the best boozy advent calendars available in Australia for 2025, from whisky tasting sets to wine collections from acclaimed vineyards.
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or searching for the perfect gift for the drinks enthusiast in your life, these calendars offer a delightful way to countdown to Christmas.
- Whisky Loot – Gin, Whisky & Mixed Spirit Calendars
- Good Pair Days – 12 Days of Wine
- Beer Cartel – 25 Days of Beer
- The Beer Drop – Craft Beer Advent Calendar
- Master of Malt – Boozy Advent Calendars
- Laithwaites – Wine Mini-Bottle Calendar
- Sans Drinks – Non-Alcoholic Wine & Beer
If you’re in the festive spirit but are too late to order an alcoholic advent calendar, you might want to try de-stressing Christmas meals with the best Christmas dinner kits in Australia.
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What’s a Boozy Advent Calendar?
We’re all familiar with advent calendars, celebrating the Advent period as we all reflect in the lead up to Christmas. 25 days of windows to open and find a small treat inside.
Most advent calendars are filled with the same old disappointingly tiny chocolate pieces that get boring after a few days. This means a lot of adults don’t even bother with the tradition of advent calendars anymore.
Well, that all changes with an alcohol-filled advent calendar. Celebrate in style by opening up a new bottle of wine, beer or spirits each day and really get yourself into the holiday spirit.
There’s really nothing like preparing for the summer Christmas holidays by sipping your way through an alcoholic journey and bringing the joy back to the advent calendar tradition.
Adults only. Obviously!
Liquor Loot – Gin & Whisky Calendars
Type: Gin / Whisky / Spirit Advent Calendars
These are my top pick every year, simply because they’re amazing.
Liquor Loot is offering a substantial range of spirit advent calendars for 2025, each containing 24 different 30ml tasters in reusable glass bottles. While not cheap, these calendars provide an opportunity to sample premium spirits without committing to full bottles.
Each calendar includes spirits from established distilleries, and the company maintains a strict no-repeats policy across their selections. The presentation is polished, with each bottle clearly labeled and housed in individual numbered compartments.
Their 2025 collection includes:
- Global Whisky Advent Calendar – RRP $395 (Early Bird $276.50) – A diverse selection spanning Scottish, Japanese and Australian distilleries, focusing on both classic and contemporary expressions.
- Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar – RRP $499 (Early Bird $349.30) – Specialized calendar featuring Japanese whiskies from major and craft producers, though the premium price point reflects current market rates for Japanese whisky.
- Global Spirits Advent Calendar – RRP $365 (Early Bird $255.50) – Mixed selection including whisky, rum, gin, and tequila. Good for those wanting to explore different spirit categories.
- Global Gin Advent Calendar – RRP $345 (Early Bird $241.50) – Features both traditional and modern gins, with a mix of established brands and craft distilleries.
- Mystery Spirits Advent Calendar – RRP $299 (Early Bird $209.30) – Unmarked selection of various spirits. The most affordable option, but you won’t know what’s inside until you open each day.
*Early Bird pricing available for the first 300 orders only
Each calendar except the Mystery edition includes detailed tasting notes covering distillery information and flavor profiles. Pre-orders are open with mid-November shipping to ensure December 1st delivery.
These come in absolutely stunning boxes and give you 24 days of exciting surprises. Can’t wait for christmas? Check out our Whisky Loot review or Gin Loot review for their regular discovery boxes (or the best gin subscriptions all year round).
Good Pair Days – 12 Days of Wine Advent Calendar
Type: Wine Advent Calendar
I don’t hold back in my review of Good Pair Days, they are definitely my favourite wine subscription service here in Australia. They’re fun, quirky, have fantastic recommendations and have a great selection of different wines.
Their 2025 advent calendar features 12 full-sized bottles of wine, complete with special recipes, wine pairings, and detailed tasting notes. Each calendar also includes a free wine accessory kit containing a foil cutter, wine preserver, and corkscrew.
Available options include:
- Red wines
- Chillable wines (white, rosé, sparkling)
- Mixed selection (reds and chillables)
Price tiers:
Last year they offered an “Extra Fancy” box for $895 though I doubt many people took them up at that price so it’s not returned for 2025. The good news is that their ‘Fancy’ box was $495 and has come down $100 making it quite a bit more affordable.
Limited to just 1,000 calendars for 2025, these will ship in mid-November in protective outer boxes to ensure perfect presentation.
Beer Cartel – Australian Beer Advent Calendar
Type: Craft Beer Advent Calendar
Beer Cartel’s 2025 advent calendar showcases the best of Australia’s craft beer scene with 25 exclusive, independently brewed beers. What sets this calendar apart is that every beer is brewed specifically for this release, which makes it a really unique experience.
The lineup features an impressive roster of craft breweries including Mountain Culture, Range, Hawkers, Hop Nation, and Akasha among 20 others. You’ll discover a huge variety of styles, from Oat Cream IPAs to Belgian Strong Dark Ales, Double Red IPAs, and even a Barleywine.
The calendar comes in a fridge-friendly box with numbered windows hiding each day’s beer.
As a bonus, you get a beer for Christmas Day itself, perfect for celebrating after the other advent calendars have finished.
Priced at $184.99, this calendar offers excellent value with over $240 worth of beer included. The box is double-packaged for safe transit and discrete gifting.
Orders are being taken now with dispatch from mid-November to ensure December 1st delivery.
Check Beer Cartel AvailabilityGet Your 25 Days of Beer Advent Calendar
The Beer Drop – Craft Beer Advent Calendar
Type: Beer Advent Calendar
Of course, it’s not just wine and spirits where you can enjoy an exciting new tipple every day during Christmas. I already love The Beer Drop for their commitment to independent craft breweries here in Australia, offering some incredible cases throughout the year.
This year, they’ve stepped up to the plate with 2 choices of craft beer advent calendar containing 25 different craft beers. You even get a daily video sent to you each day introducing the beer from the brewery themselves.
- Craft Beer Advent Calendar – $169.99 – A journey through pale ales, IPAs, Belgian tripels and more
- IPA Advent Calendar – $209.99 – The only dedicated IPA advent calendar in Australia!
I snuck a peek at some of the breweries that have supplied this advent calendar and let me tell you, I’m so excited! Some of my favourite breweries are involved and this is bound to make December the best month of the year.
Both calendars feature cold-stored, super-fresh beers shipping in November to ensure perfect Christmas countdown drinking.
Master of Malt – Boozy Advent Selection
Type: Spirit Advent Calendars
With the best variety and selection available in Australia, you’ll definitely find an advent calendar you want with Master of Malt. There are a wide selection of Whisky and Gin calendars, as well as the more quirky Rum and Vodka calendars with 24 different drams available to brighten up your festive season.
The only downside is that these are all shipped in from outside Australia, so you’ll need to pay delivery and import taxes on your purchase. Even with this charge, you can still find good value. Here are some sample base prices:
- The World Whisky Advent Calendar (25x30ml) – $230.12
- Premium Gin Advent Calendar (25x30ml) – $170.44
- The Vodka Advent Calendar (24x30ml) – $136.33
- The Rum Advent Calendar (25x30ml) – $213.05
On average, shipping and taxes will cost you $70 which really negates the ‘cheaper’ price of the advent calendars themselves. That’s why Master of Malt aren’t at the top of my list.
Laithwaites – Wine Mini-Bottle Calendar
Type: Wine Advent Calendar
Laithwaites brings a unique twist to the wine advent calendar concept with 23 piccolo-sized bottles (187ml) plus a full-sized bottle of Prosecco for Christmas Eve. The 2025 calendar features a carefully curated selection of reds and whites from renowned wine regions across Australia, France, Italy, and South Africa.
Priced at $159.99, this calendar offers excellent value for those wanting to explore different wine varieties without committing to full bottles. The selection includes:
- Popular varietals like Shiraz, Grenache, and Sauvignon Blanc
- Award-winning McLaren Vale wines
- Premium European selections including Bordeaux reds and whites
- A special full-sized Prosecco for Christmas Eve celebration
The calendar comes in an attractively designed box perfect for gifting or displaying. Orders need to be placed by late November (specific dates vary by region) to ensure December 1st delivery.
This is an ideal choice for wine enthusiasts who enjoy variety and want to discover new favorites through smaller tastings. Stock is strictly limited, and these calendars typically sell out well before the holiday season.
Sans Drinks – Non-Alcoholic Beer & Mixed Drink Calendars
Type: Non-Alcoholic Advent Calendars
Sans Drinks is leading the way in alcohol-free festivities with two different advent calendars for 2025. Both are priced at $120 (reduced from $150) and feature 25 different drinks. That’s one for each day including Christmas.
Their Beer Advent Calendar is packed with alcohol-free craft beers, IPAs, lagers, and pale ales from leading breweries. It’s perfect for beer lovers who want to enjoy the taste of their favorite brews without the alcohol.
The Wine & Cocktail Calendar offers a varied mix of non-alcoholic wines, ready-to-drink cocktails, spritzers, and mocktails from premium brands. Each day brings something different, from crisp whites to bold reds and creative cocktail alternatives.
Both calendars come in attractively designed boxes with numbered windows hiding each day’s surprise. Orders need to be placed early, with dispatch starting from mid-November to ensure December 1st delivery.
These calendars are perfect for non-drinkers, designated drivers, or anyone wanting to stay clear-headed during the festive season while still joining in the daily advent tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I order my 2025 boozy advent calendar?
Most calendars are made available from late September to mid October. You’ll generally be able to sign up to be notified when they come available, as a lot of these advent calendars sell out very quickly (especially Good Pair Days).
How are alcohol advent calendars delivered?
Most advent calendars will come with free delivery when shipped from within Australia. You will need to be available for delivery as the courier may ask for proof of ID and there’s no way they can push it through your letterbox!
What should I do if all the advent calendars are out of stock?
Unfortunately, if you’re looking for a boozy advent calendar in November/December, it’s likely a lot of them will be out-of-stock. If that’s the case, then I highly recommend creating your own advent calendar! Easiest with wine and beer, ask a friend to pick out 12 different products and store them hidden in a wine rack/beer carrier covered with a number for each day. It’s such a fun activity to do as a couple as well.
