The Best Whiskey Advent Calendars of 2021
Here are some Christmas countdown ideas for grownups who enjoy spirits such as whiskey, bourbon, and Scotch. Whether they like it simple or sophisticated, there’s a whiskey-themed advent calendar for every fan of this distilled spirit.
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$225 from Flaviar
Make December an out-of-this-world time of year with this whiskey advent calendar, which Flaviar describes as “a tasting box on (a)steroids.” You’ll find 24 drams of whiskey from distillers the world over, plus a Glencairn tasting glass, a concrete coaster, and a booklet describing each of the samples. The price also gives you a Flaviar club membership for a full year.
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$50 from Total Wine
This 12-day advent calendar keeps it simple. You’ll find a dozen Crown Royal samples, including the brand's Black and Fine De Luxe blends, plus flavored spirits such as peach, vanilla, and salted caramel.
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$20 from Amazon
Prepackaged advent calendars are all well and good, but true whiskey aficionados may prefer to create their own version instead so they can include favorite or hard-to-find spirits. This 12-day cardboard advent calendar has slots for mini liquor bottles and it’s recyclable, too.
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$88 from The Spirit Co.
That Boutique-Y Whisky Company aims to take the guesswork out of whiskey with their selection of spirits from distillers domestic and international. Their 12-day advent calendar features blends from the U.S., Ireland, and the U.K.
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$204 from The Spirit Co.
You don’t have to travel overseas to find fine whiskey. This advent calendar will introduce you to 24 samples from U.S. distilleries, including Maker's Mark 46, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, and Sonoma Distilling Co. Cherrywood Rye.
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$218 from The Spirit Co.
Know someone with a fondness for Scotch? This advent calendar tucks 24 drams of single-malt and rare Scotch whiskeys, including Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve, Glenfarclas 105, and Glenfiddich Solera, aged 15 years.
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$1,294 from The Spirit Co.
Take your Christmas celebration to the next level with this bespoke collection of top-shelf spirits that a true whiskey connoisseur will appreciate. Among the 24 drams in this pricey collection: Talisker 1978 Bodega Series 2, J.J. Corry The Vattings 2, and Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old.
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