The countdown to Christmas is always exciting, but nothing makes it more festive than a well-chosen advent calendar.
A rewarding way to tick off each day in the run-up to the 25th, an advent calendar makes the Yuletide wait a little more exciting every time you pop open one of the calendar’s mysterious doors and see what lies within.
While they were traditionally focused on toys or chocolates, you can now get advent calendars of all sorts, from those hiding instant noodles, to some that only offer rubber ducks.
However, if your favourite tipple is gin, and your go-to cocktail is a gin and tonic, you’re in luck, because there are a range of fantastic gin advent calendars available to buy now.
Best Gin Advent Calendar At a Glance
- Best gin Advent calendar overall: Drinks By The Dram Gin Advent Calendar
- Best variety gin Advent calendar: Virgin Wines Gin Advent Calendar
- Best affordable gin Advent calendar: That Boutique-y Gin Company Advent Calendar
Drinks By The Dram Gin Advent Calendar
Drinks By The Dram Gin Advent Calendar, £74.95
Pros: Looks great, variety of gins
Cons: Small bottles
Rating: 4.5/5
This advent calendar ticks lots of our gin-loving boxes.
Looks beautiful, with its rich teal tone? Tick. 25 yummy mini bottles, with one for Christmas Day too? Tick. A huge mix of flavours to suit all taste buds? Tick.
This advent calendar by Drinks by the Dram contains 25, 30ml wax-sealed tasters in a range of flavours, including Moonshot Gin, Jaffa Cake Gin and Cherry Gin.
It’s on the more affordable end of the price spectrum, but feels high-quality thanks to its freestanding style, luxurious bronze embossing and opening door.
A great all-rounder.
Number of days included: 25, Dimensions: W 31cm X H 30cm X D 10cm
Virgin Gin Advent Calendar 2024
Virgin Gin Advent Calendar 2024, £99.99
Pros: Generous and varied gin portions
Cons: Box isn’t as smart as others in the price bracket
Rating: 4.5/5
Juniper aficionados will be impressed by the generous selection of 24, 5cl mini bottles included in Virgin Wines’ 2024 advent calendar, which is immediately eye-catching with its festive penguin design.
I love the combination of gins included, with everything from household names such as Bombay Sapphire and Beefeater, to botanical blends from small distilleries.
If you’re adventurous with your taste for tipples, investing in a calendar like this is a great way to try gins infused with everything from British honey to Yorkshire tea.
You never know, you might even find a new favourite.
Number of items: 24, Dimensions: Unknown
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That Boutique-y Gin Company
That Boutique-y Gin Company Advent Calendar, £64.95
Pros: Affordable, varied flavours
Cons: Small bottles, not super reusable
Rating: 4/5
Ideal for an adventurous gin lover, this pretty advent calendar from Drinks by the Dram and That Boutique-y Gin Company contains 24 super varied flavours of 3cl gin bottles.
Flavours include Spiced Clementine Gin, Christmas Pudding Gin, Pink Grapefruit Brûlée Gin and Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Gin Liqueur.
I love the Hogwarts letter-style wax seal on each bottle, and just looking at the homely picture on the front of the box gets me into the festive spirit.
Plus, it’s on the affordable side of the spectrum too, considering there is a bottle for every day of December in the lead-up to Christmas.
It’s a great option for a gin lover who wants to try several flavours before committing to buying a bigger bottle.
Number of items: 24; Dimensions: W 31cm X H 30cm X D 10cm
Getting Personal Tiny Tipsy Tree Alcohol Advent Calendar
Getting Personal Tiny Tipsy Tree Alcohol Advent Calendar, £141.99
Pros: Looks gorgeous, two options, generous portion sizes
Cons: Expensive
Rating: 4/5
For a stunning advent calendar that will taste as good as it looks, go for the Getting Personal Tiny Tipsy Tree Alcohol Advent Calendar.
It’s not cheap, but it’s hard to find a more festive-looking advent calendar in the run-up to Christmas.
The freestanding wooden mini tree is simple to put together, and has 24 slots to fill with inviting miniature 5cl gin bottles.
We also loved the variety available with this advent calendar: you can choose from 24 bottles of gin, or flavoured gin, all from a variety of top gin brands.
This is definitely one you’ll enjoy with a friend or partner during the most festive of months.
Number of items: 24, Dimensions: Unknown
Fever-Tree The Ultimate Gin & Tonic Advent Calendar
Fever-Tree The Ultimate Gin & Tonic Advent Calendar, £65
Pros: Beautiful box, lots of yummy tonics to mix with
Cons: Fewer bottles of gin than other calendars
Rating: 3.5/5
If your favourite cocktail is a gin and tonic, you’ll absolutely love this premium-looking advent calendar from Fever-Tree.
The sturdy, botanical design box feels luxurious, with each day wrapped in its own separate box.
Inside, you’ll find 12 cans of Fever-Tree’s yummy mixers and 12, 50ml mini bottles of gin from a variety of craft and well-known brands.
Opt for the brand’s suggested pairings, or mix it up with unexpected flavour combinations.
We can’t think of a better way to count down to Christmas than by settling down with a delicious G&T every night.
Number of items: 24, Dimensions: H36 x W14 x D24cm
How we tested
We went on the hunt for the best gin advent calendars money can buy and made sure to test them out in person.
That way we could judge everything from the presentation of the advent calendar, to the variety and flavour of the gins it offers (it’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it).
We rated each one based on aesthetics, the generosity of the gin offering, and value for money.
In the spirit of eco-friendliness, we also took into account how reusable each calendar was, because if you can reuse an advent calendar for years to come, that saves money – and the planet too.
What to look for in a gin advent calendar
Before buying your advent calendar, whether for yourself or for a gift, consider what’s most important to you.
Are you prepared to spend more to have a stunning calendar that will take pride of place on your mantelpiece all of December?
Would you prefer to prioritise the size of each gin bottle over the aesthetics of the calendar?
Do you prefer gin or flavoured gin, or are you open to trying new tastes and flavours?
We’ve included gin calendars of shapes and sizes, suited to a range of budgets.
They include from 12 to 24 bottles of both regular and flavoured gin.
There’s bound to be a calendar to suit your style, budget and taste buds in our round-up.
The verdict: which is the best gin advent calendar for 2024?
For aesthetics and reusability, you can’t beat the Getting Personal Tiny Tipsy Tree Alcohol Advent Calendar.
It’s not cheap, though, so if your budget doesn’t stretch that far, the Drinks By The Dram Gin Advent Calendar is a great all-rounder that looks beautiful too.
The best of the rest
SevenYay’s Seven Days Of Gin And Chill ‘Advent’ Calendar
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SevenYay’s Seven Days Of Gin And Chill ‘Advent’ Calendar, £42
Not On The High Street is the one-stop shop for all gift ideas this Christmas, and any occasion for that matter.
Those shopping for gin advent calendars will be beyond impressed with SevenYay’s Seven Days of Gin advent calendar.
This advent calendar contains everything you could wish for in an advent calendar as it is a hybrid of beauty, food and alcohol advent calendars all in one.
Inside shoppers will find three Masons of Yorkshire mini gins, a soy wax scented candle, as well as a Coco Chocolatier Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Bar, and a SpaceMasks self-heating eye mask.
Whether you save the beauty items to pamper yourself with a G&T in hand or use it every day you open the windows is up to you.
Shoppers are impressed with this bundle, with one saying “best present” ever.
Number of items: 7, Dimensions: H27cm x W20.5cm x D9.6cm
Spicers of Hythe Gin Advent Calendar
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Spicers of Hythe Gin Advent Calendar, £139.99, £111.99
Nothing says Christmas more than advent calendars, crackers and booze, so why not mix it all into one?
A great stylish way to store your little bottles of festive cheer as you wait to discover what new flavour of gin is contained behind each door, there’s a perfect miniature bottle that will go with whatever mixer you prefer.
There are some festive-themed treats contained within, like Gin Mulled Winter Fruit, Strawberries and Cream and classics like English Rhubarb Gin Liqueur.
If you’re not the type to wait until Christmas day to see what’s behind all the doors, head over to the Spicers website for a full list of spoilers.
Number of Items: 24, Dimensions: Unknown
Drinks By The Dram Premium Gin Advent Calendar
Drinks By The Dram Premium Gin Advent Calendar, £99.95
Sample craft and boutique gins from around the world with this calendar of 30ml wax-sealed drams.
Discover flavours from far-flung producers in Japan and Finland, as well as award-winning gin makers closer to home.
There’s lots of different brands on offer in this good looking calendar, including Bluecoat American Dry Gin, Roku Gin, Tarquin’s Figgy Pudding Gin and Kyrö Pink Gin.
You definitely aren’t going to want to share them, so your other half might need to get their own calendar.
Number of Items: 24, Dimensions: 31 x 30 x 10cm
The Premium Pink Gin Advent Calendar
Premium Pink Gin Advent Calendar, £44.99
If you’re a fan of floral, fruity pink gin, don’t mess about with other gin advent calendars: this one contains only pink gins from 12 different producers, including Gordon’s, Whitley Neill, Cheeky Gin and Hogg Norton.
Ready to pre-order now, the calendar contains 12 hand-selected 5cl bottles of unique gin with lip-smacking flavours, including Bubblegum, Pink Grapefruit, Rhubarb and raspberry, Passionfruit and much more.
It’s got to be said that you’ll probably be tickled pink with it especially seeing as it has maintained a superb 4.5 star rating on the website, so we imagine it’s more than just its cute design drawing people to purchase this one.
Number of items: 12, Dimensions: Unknown
Blue Tree Gin Advent Calendar, Christmas Countdown
Blue Tree Gin Advent Calendar, £69.95
For a selection of 24 craft gins that will make the countdown to Christmas a delight, look no further than the Blue Tree Gin Advent Calendar.
Mixing award winners with lesser-known, unique flavours, it’s perfect for yourself or as a gift.
There is a range of brands included in this bundle, including Beefeater Gin, Edinburgh Gin, Warners Gin, and JJ. Whitley Gin and many more.
With an impeccable 4.7-star rating on the retailer’s site, you may want to grab your gin calendar slightly earlier than usual as one extremely happy customer left a five-star rating and thinks it “would be great if there was one for each month of the year.”
Number of items: 24; Dimensions: 36.79 x 35.2 x14.9 cm
Halewood Wine & Spirits 12 Gins of Christmas Advent Calendar
Halewood Wine & Spirits 12 Gins of Christmas Advent Calendar, £38.99
Start the 12 days of Christmas countdown off right with this 12 Gins of Christmas advent calendar from Halewood Wine & Spirits.
Inside are 12 5cl bottles of gin boasting an assortment of flavours, including blood orange, mango and papaya, rhubarb and ginger, raspberry, and much more.
Brands featured inside range from Berkshire and JJ Whitley to Whitley Neill.
The calendar has an overall rating of 4.4/5 on Amazon. “Great selection and some were new gins I had never tried,” said one happy customer, while another called it: “An exciting journey exploring the diverse flavours and profiles”.
Number of items: 12; Dimensions: 19 x 15 x 14.4 cm
The Gin to My Tonic 12-Days of Gin-Mas Calendar
12 Days of Gin-Mas Calendar 2023, £55 £50 from The Gin to My Tonic
Celebrate the Christmas countdown in style, sipping a craft gin lurking behind the doors of this specially curated calendar by The Gin to My Tonic.
Each door reveals a 50ml bottle of craft gin, but from where and who is a hard-kept secret for now… However, the brand has said that each day will be as exciting as opening up pressies on Christmas Day itself, and it will be sharing tasting notes, cocktail recipes, and mixing tips live on social media in the countdown to Christmas.
With 12 gins inside you can open a new tipple every other day in the countdown to Christmas, or slurp save them all for a Christmas party.
It’s available to pre-order now for delivery, and with 10% off you can save yourself some pennies too, which is an even bigger delight.
Number of items: 12 x 50ml servings; Dimensions: Unknown
Where to buy gin Advent calendars?
There are lots of places you can find gin Advent calendars online as well as in stores.
We recommend shopping online as that’s where you’ll find the largest selection.
Searching for the best gin Advent calendar can feel a little more daunting than shopping for a chocolate version so researching online is also easier.
Plus, internet shopping means you won’t have to suffer the arm ache of carrying your boozy advent calendars home from the store.
The following stockists generally carry a selection of gin Advent calendars:
How much do gin advent calendars cost?
Advent calendars can vary in price, depending on the contents, but boozy Advent calendars are at the higher end of the spectrum.
Gin Advent calendars are available at a range of price points.
For calendars containing 12 mini gins, expect to pay somewhere from £30 to £40.
Gin Advent calendars with 24 mini bottles and a larger selection of flavours will typically cost in the range of £70 to £100.
There are a number of factors which can impact the price, such as the brand, the contents, and the sizes of the gin bottles inside the Advent calendar.
What is a gin Advent calendar?
Much like a chocolate Advent calendar, a gin version will feature a set number of doors for you to open in the run-up to Christmas – each with a treat inside (gin, naturally).
Most gin calendars come with a selection of servings from different artisans and brands, so they’re a great way to sample new flavours or discover your new favourite gin distillery.
Some gin Advent calendars include three, four, 12 or the full 24 samples inside, so every day, or every other day, in the run-up to December 25th, shoppers will open a window to find their surprise tipple inside.
Is Morrisons doing a gin Advent calendar this year?
Unfortunately, the super-popular gin Advent calendar from Morrisons wasn’t available last year, and it’s not looking good for this year either.
However, we’ve contacted Morrisons and will update this page when we can.
For alternatives, check out our gin Advent calendar options above — we think some might tickle your fancy.
Alternatively, Morrisons has an impressive selection of other alcoholic beverages you can shop on their own, such as wine, beer, cider, and bottles of fizz or spirits, they are just not available in an Advent calendar form.
What is the best value gin Advent calendar in 2024?
At under £64.95 with 24 different gins included, we’d opt for That Boutique-y Gin Company’s gin Advent calendar — it’s a value-for-money buy.
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