The festive season is almost upon us and one of the best parts of the countdown to Christmas Day is opening your advent calendar during the month of December.
A boozy advent calendar is an excellent gift to both give and receive, and they are often a lot more exciting than traditional advent calendars.
After all, you get a surprise bottle of your favorite tipple every day during advent, which makes for very happy holidays.
If you are looking for the perfect gift for a whisky lover, why not consider gifting them a whisky advent calendar?
Is there a whisky advent calendar?
Yes, there are lots! And there are some amazing new releases of whisky advent calendars in 2022.
No matter if you’re looking for a themed advent calendar for the whiskey lover, tasting sets, single malt only or some very unique selections of whiskey, there is something everyone will love.
Scroll down to see the pick of the best whisky advent calendars for 2022 and find a special gift to help someone count down to the big day.
What is the difference between whisky and bourbon?
Bourbon is actually a type of whisky. It is distilled from at least 51% corn, and is made only in the US.
Other types of whisky include Scotch (made in Scotland), Irish whisky, European, Tennessee and Japanese.
The differences between them are in the area they are made, the distillation process and which grains are used.
Is it whisky or whiskey?
The drink is either spelled whisky or whiskey depending on where it comes from.
If it’s from Scotland it is always spelled whisky, and from Ireland it’s spelled whiskey.
The US tends to use whiskey, whereas in Japan you will find it spelled whisky.
In this article we will cover different whisky advent calendars from around the world and therefore whisky or whiskey will either be used, depending on what’s correct for that product.
The best whisky advent calendars for 2022
Flaviar The Depths of Whiskey: perfect for the general whiskey lover
Flaviar’s Whiskey Advent Calendar for 2022 is called The Depths of Whiskey and contains 24 sample vials of a mix of whiskey from around the world including Bourbon and Rye, Scotch and Irish, Japanese and Australian. It also comes with a collectible Glencairn glass in which to enjoy each one. As an added bonus you also get a concrete coaster and a tasting note booklet.
The World Whisky Advent Calendar: perfect for fans of the best distilleries
As the name suggests this whisky advent calendar contains a host of different whiskies from around the globe. There are 24 in total to take you right up to Christmas Eve, and all are in handmade 30ml wax-sealed drams.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar: perfect for lovers of Indie whisky
Containing ’24 days of Dram-fine whisky’ from Scotland and beyond, this advent calendar is at the more affordable end of the scale. It has a selection of single malts, single grains and blends and is packaged in a fun box ready to be opened every day in December.
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The Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar: perfect for American whiskey lovers
This Drinks By The Dram advent calendar is an epic selection of American whiskey from well-known names like Maker’s Mark to boutique whiskey and bourbon producers.
The Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar: perfect for lovers of the unusual
This selection of 24 handpicked Japanese whisky vials comes from 13 distilleries across Japan. You can expect the unexpected in this fascinating journey across Japanese whiskies and add some new favorites to your whisky top picks.
The Old and Rare Whisky Advent Calendar: perfect for a splurge this Christmas
This is one of the best whisky advent calendar picks for the serious whisky enthusiast. It is a splurge but it contains 24 very well-aged whiskies from familiar names like Glengoyne and some rare and almost-lost blends too.
The Premium Whisky Advent Calendar: perfect for lovers of well known whiskies
This fantastic advent calendar contains 24 30ml drams of premium whiskies from around the world, which are perfect for indulging in this holiday season.
The Single Cask Whisky Advent Calendar: perfect for those who think cask is the best
The 24 mini whiskey bottles in this advent calendar are all from casks. Single cask whiskies are generally stronger in terms of alcohol content. This selection even includes a 30 year old whiskey and the full list can be seen at the link below.
The Whisky Advent Calendar: perfect for anyone who just loves whisky
This calendar is one of the best options if the person just loves whisky in all its forms, be that cask or single malt. It has a range of different spirits from both well known whisky brands and boutique producers, and is like a tasting box to discover new favorites and rediscover already-known blends. You can’t go wrong with this one.
The Really Good Whisky Company Premium Advent Calendar: perfect for the social whisky drinker
One of the best things about this advent calendar is that it contains 25 whiskies, which means one for Christmas Day too. No need to be disappointed when you run out on Christmas Eve. Plus, you also get to join in with a live online tasting session every day throughout advent.
Single Malts of Scotland Advent Calendar: perfect for the luxury Scotch enthusiast
This beautifully designed 25 dram whisky advent calendar contains premium single malts from premium distilleries including the likes of Laphroaig. Not only is there a whisky for every day of advent plus Christmas Day, but the box itself is packed with information about these particular whiskies.
Whiskey Advent Calendar 2022: perfect for fans of famous brands
This gorgeous wooden box holds 24 x 50ml drams of whiskeys from the likes of Maker’s Mark and Johnnie Walker. The full line up is kept top secret and will be a great surprise to open up these secret spirits from various countries around the world.
Jack Daniel’s Holiday Countdown Calendar: perfect for the JD enthusiast
This Jack Daniel’s advent calendar contains multiple 50ml bottles of their bestselling whiskies alongside three special surprise Jack Daniels gifts too. It’s also one of the best gifts you can get for a die hard Jack Daniels fan.
The Spirit Co All American Whiskey & Bourbon: perfect for bourbon fans
If your loved one’s bar cart is always stocked with the best American whiskeys and bourbons then this will not disappoint. Featuring brands like WhistlePig, Daddy Rack and Woodford Reserve, this is a truly festive tour around the best the States has to offer.
Johnnie Walker 12 Days Of Discovery: perfect for JW lovers
There’s no better way for a Johnnie Walker fan to enjoy advent this year than with this whiskey advent calendar. Comprising the best of the brand including Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve as well as the Blue Label and Red Label, among others, this calendar represents great value.
Image: Johnnie Walker
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Personalised Christmas Advent Calendar Decanter Gift: perfect for someone who already owns a nice whiskey or two
This beautiful glass decanter is ideal if you already have your whiskey and just want a fun way to drink it throughout advent. It can also be used year after year so is a great Christmas investment.
Japan Whisky Advent Calendar Tasting Set International: perfect for those curious about Japanese whiskies
If you love the whisky world and want to expand your knowledge of this alcoholic beverage, a great advent calendar option is this selection of Japanese whiskies. The box contains tasting notes to help you learn more.
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