From chocolate treats to new beauty bounty advent calendar season has arrived — but surely there is no better Christmas countdown than the one filled to the brim with the nation’s favourite spirit.
From larger distilleries, to boutique family run establishments, the creators behind the calendars have looked far and wide to source the very best from around the world that will tickle the taste buds of even the most discerning juniper lovers.
Get into the spirit — literally — with a gin-inspired beverage - whether that is paired with a tonic containing the complementary botanicals for a classic G&T done right or go a little experimental this Christmas by creating cocktails with the likes of elderflower, orange or apple juice depending on the gin itself.
Christmas is all about eating, drinking and being merry and these gin advent calendars will certainly help with the latter two.
Luckily for us, the ginvent market has exploded with advents for every type of gin drinker - whether you have your cult favourites or are looking to try a whole host of new varieties.
Merry ginmas!
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That Boutique-y Gin Company Advent Calendar
That Boutique-y Gin Company and Drinks By The Dram have joined forces to create a festive favourite. The calendar from the alcohol labels will allow you to discover new and exclusive flavours with an extra element of fun.
With a nod to traditional chocolate-filled advents, the selection includes a chocolate orange gin as well as the unique Spit-Roasted Pineapple Gin. There is also the award-winning Moonshot Gin with botanicals that taste out of this world.
£49.95 | Master of Malt | Buy it now
Pink Gin Advent Calendar
Fans of pink gin will absolutely love this calendar that is jam-packed with flavoured delights including the Beefeater Pink Strawberry Flavoured Gin, Tiptree English Raspberry Gin Liqueur and Coastal Distillery Watermelon Gin for12 day of juniper-based fun.
£44.99 | The Bottle Club | Buy it now
Ginvent Original Gin Advent Calendar
Whether you have just started to get into the junipery spirit or are already an expert in the fine art of gin, this calendar promises something new behind the beautifully illustrated winter scene.
Helping you to find your perfect tipple, it contains unique and exclusive infusions curated from distilleries all over the world.
£124.95 | Master of Malt | Buy it now
Premium Gin-Vent Calendar
Let the festivities be-gin with a luxurious bottle of premium gin every day in the lead up to Christmas. This advent contains 24 different variations of the spirit from around the world as well as a locally British-distilled gins.
Expect the likes of the award-winning Whitley Neill, City of London Distillery, J.J. Whitley and Liverpool Organic Gin. It even includes a collectable book that details tasting notes, serving suggestions and the back story of all the gins in the calendar.
£90 | Amazon | Buy it now
Chase Distillery Twelve Festive Spirits
A Herefordshire brand known for its superb gin and vodka, there's nothing like Chase's 12-window advent to help get you in the Christmas spirit. Behind each window lies a surprise to try in the evening, such as Marmalade Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur and Sloe & Mulberry Gin.
£50 | Chase Distillery | Buy it now
Fever-Tree Advent Calendar
'Tis the season to sit back and enjoy the perfect blending of our nation’s favourite cocktail – and now it’s easier than ever before with this advent from tonic experts Fever-Tree.
The colourful floral-embellished calendar will reveal each day a different iteration of craft gin or a can of Fever-Tree tonic in an array of flavours. You can expect gin from the likes of Sipsmith, Warners, Cotswolds and more.
£60 | Waitrose | Buy from October 21
Virgin Wines Gin Advent Calendar 2019
For the first time ever, Virgin Wines is offering a gin advent calendar to tickle the taste buds of juniper lovers. The premium selection includes the Japanese Kokoro Gin as well as home-grown fan favourites like Sipsmith and Edinburgh Gin. Available to pre-order with just a £10 deposit, the calendar will be dispatched in early November.
£69.99 | Virgin Wines | Pre-order now
Gin Explorers Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram
Your journey into a newfound gin discovery begins right here. This calendar is filled to the brim with 24 drams that will encourage you to sample and explore deliciously ginny gins with fruity flavours and special Christmas spirits like those made with frankincense and myrrh to take your love of the spirit to new heights.
£99.95 | Master of Malt | Buy it now
The Gin Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram
The bestselling Gin Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram is back, so you can countdown to Christmas in the best way we know how. The calendar contains 24 30ml wax-sealed drams containing carefully curated craft gins from globally renowned labels. Expect the likes of Roku Gin, St. George Terroir Gin and Salcombe Gin and let the merriment commence.
£124.95 | Master of Malt | Buy it now
A Very Merry Gin Advent Calendar 2019 Edition
The perfect gift – for yourself or your loved one – this calendar contains 24 mini 5cl bottles of craft gin from some of the most beloved names in the gin biz.
Offered alongside the ginformation about the spirit detailed on the back of the illustrated box, it includes Sipsmith, Edinburgh Gin, Malfy, Liverpool Gin, Greenall’s, Hendricks, Beefeater and even a Peaky Blinders inspired spiced dry gin.
£89.88 | Amazon | Buy it now
Gins of Christmas Advent Calendar
Don’t miss out on the advent fun with this calendar from M&S that puts an adult twist on the tradition with 25 draws revealing nine different varieties of gin. The innovative infusions include speciality Christmas flavours with apple and spice as well as sweet fruity options like raspberry and vanilla.
£100 | M&S | Buy from November 1
Glitz And Glam - Premium Pink Advent Calendar
Get the best of both worlds with this advent calendar that includes a 50ml bottle of the Gordon’s pink gin – that’s our favourite juniper spirit with a strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant infusion – offered alongside 23 strawberry creams.
£13 | Debenhams | Buy it now
The Pip Stop Gin Advent Calendar
The Pip Stop ginvent contains everything you need to create the perfect G&T in the lead up to the festive season. Whether you are feeling naughty or nice, you can enjoy your favourite tipple perfectly complimented with a 20cl bottle of tonic in assorted flavours.
£98.99 | The Pip Stop | Buy it now
Gin Shop - Tanqueray Advent Calendar
This advent contains a 50ml bottle of the classic Tanqueray London Dry gin as well as 23 white chocolate gin soaked truffles, harking back to the childhood excitement of a chocolate each day in the run up to Christmas but with an adult boozy twist.
£13 | Debenhams | Buy it now
Gin Filled Giant Advent Cracker
Immerse yourself into the Christmas spirit – literally – with this giant cracker that doubles up as a gin-filled advent calendar. Each day you will be treated to a variation of your favourite alcoholic beverage that has been carefully selected by experts to bring your innovative flavours and styles.
£144.95 | Not On The High Street | Buy it now
Refillable Wooden Advent Gin Christmas Tree
The best part about this advent calendar is that you can refill it year after year with your favourite mini bottles of booze. But not only that, it is also shaped like a Christmas tree and will make a stylish addition to your seasonal decorations, especially if your flat or home is not big enough for a real tree.
£169.95 | Not On The High Street | Buy it now
Ginmas Advent Calendar
The Ginmas season begins with this advent that contains a combination of our favourite tipple alongside its perfect cocktail counterpart, tonic. There are brands like Fever Tree, Fentimans as well as London Essense and Franklin and Sons.
£134.95 | Not On The High Street | Buy it now
Personalised Luxury Spirits Advent Calendar Box
This luxury advent calendar can be personalised with the name of your choice for a truly unique gift. The calendar houses 25 mini bottles of spirits that is not limited to gin but also rum, vodka, whisky and brandy.
£134.95 | Not On The High Street | Buy it now
That Boutique-y Gin Company 12 Days of Gin
Can’t handle 25 days’ worth of gin? Don’t miss out on the festive fun with this calendar that offers 12 30ml wax-sealed drams behind each of the beautifully illustrated windows. The selection contains everything you need for a daily dose of junipery goodness in the run up to Christmas.
£29.95 | Master of Malt | Buy it now
Gin Advent Calendar - Classic Themed Style
The classic gin advent calendar from Drinks by the Dram has an impressive 24 drams contained within it to surprise and delight fans of the spirits each day as you countdown to Christmas. You can expert award-winning varieties and options from independent distilleries.
£124.95 | Master of Malt | Buy it now
