IF you love a festive tipple, then at least one of the best gin advent calendars for 2023 needs to be on your shopping list.
Gone are the days when cheap and cheerful chocolate advent calendars were the only option: these days, you'll find plenty of luxe designs filled with boozy treats behind each door with some of the best gin advent calendars around.
If you'd rather avoid the beer bloat, then a spirit-filled calendar is the way to go – and with gin emerging in recent years as a truly chic and fashionable beverage, it's perfect for a little daily treat in the lead-up to Christmas.
There are so many different gins out there, but often we stick to well-known classics like Hendricks, Beefeater and Tanqueray.
The beauty of an advent calendar, however, is you'll be introduced to a small amount of different flavoured gins every day.
And you might just find a new favourite – without getting a hangover.
Gintrigued? Read on for our selection of the best gin advent calendars available to buy now.
Best Gin Advent Calendar At a Glance
- Best gin advent calendar: Drinks By The Dram Premium Gin Advent Calendar
- Best flavoured gin advent calendar: That Boutique-y Gin Company
- Best Pink Gin Advent Calendar: The Premium Pink Gin Advent Calendar
- Best cheap gin advent calendar: Halewood Wine & Spirits 12 Gins of Christmas Advent Calendar
- Best 12-day gin advent calendar: Personalised Gin Baubles Advent Calendar Box
That Boutique-y Gin Company
- That Boutique-y Gin Advent Calendar, £59.95 from Master of Malt – buy here
That Boutique-y Gin Company’s premium calendar of dinky, 72ml wax-sealed gin drams has ‘early Christmas gift’ written all over it.
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If the lucky recipient is a fan of uniquely flavoured gins, they’ll be delighted by what’s behind the doors of this unique gin advent calendar.
As well as gins with some curious names such as Louche Lemon Decadence Gin, Expeditionary Gin and Bush Tucker Gin, they’ll find some wickedly offbeat flavours, including ancient citron fruit, Schisandra berries and yuzu.
One happy shopper loved that they 'had many gins they had not tried before' and that the idea was 'brilliant'.
Dimensions: 31x30x10cmNumber of Items: 24 Price: £59.95
Fever-Tree Gin & Tonic Advent Calendar
- Fever-Tree Gin & Tonic Advent Calendar, £65 from John Lewis – buy here
Premium drinks mixer brand, Fever-Tree, is always a hit with gin – all of its tonics are made with quinine sourced from original Cinchona ledgeriana trees (or 'fever trees'), with endless flavours to choose from.
In this gin advent calendar, you'll find 12 gins with complementary tonics – from elderflower and rhubarb & raspberry tonics to Hendrick's and Edinburgh gin, so you don't need to buy any mixers. G&T paradise.
If surprises aren't your thing and you don't want to wait for each day to come to discover what's inside each box, there is an in-depth list on John Lewis' website that goes into the full details of each product.
Dimensions: 39.9 x 28.7 x 14.7cm Number of Items: 24 (12 tonics and 12 gins)Price: £65
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Spicers of Hythe Gin Advent Calendar
- Spicers of Hythe Gin Advent Calendar, £139.99 from Debenhams – buy here
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 Debenhams website for a full list of spoilers.
Dimensions: N/A Number of Items: 24 Price: £139.99
Drinks By The Dram Premium Gin Advent Calendar
- The Premium Gin advent calendar, £89.95 from Drinks By The Dram – buy here
Sample craft and boutique gins from around the world with this calendar of 30ml, wax-sealed drams from far-flung producers in Japan and Finland, among others – as well as award-winning home-grown gin-makers.
Some of the brands on offer in the aesthetically beautiful calendar include 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 – the good news, though, is that they're available to pre-order now, so be quick, and get one (…or two) in the bag.
Dimensions: 31x30x10cm Number of Items: 24 different wax-sealed samplesPrice: £89.95
Virgin Wines Gin Advent Calendar
- Gin Advent Calendar, £89.99 from Virgin Wines – buy here
This premium gin advent calendar features 24 different 5cl bottles of gin from around the UK for you to try.
You'll find a range of styles – Navy Strength, craft botanicals, sloe gin, Old Tom – to enjoy each day of the month in the lead-up to Christmas.
It includes some classic favourite brands, as well as some smaller boutique craft gins, so you know it's going to be a learning curve, as well as super tasty.
You can reserve it today for £10 to arrive well before December.
Number of items: 24 craft ginsPre-order: Yes for November delivery Price: £89.99
Whitley Neill Gin Advent Calendar
- Whitley Neill Gin Advent Calendar, £89.95 from Amazon – buy here
Amazon's Whitley Neill gin advent calendar is the perfect way to add to your holiday cheer with timeless hand-crafted premium gins from the number one UK seller.
You can expect a festive variety of the most loved gin brands mixed with a few family favourites scattered in for good measure.
While a gin advent calendar will definitely spice up your Christmas countdown, this calendar comes with a cocktail handbook so you can brush up on your bartending skills and make some simple but delicious mixed drinks.
It's a fantastic way to taste-test some new gins before going all out and purchasing a full-sized bottle.
The gin aficionados seem to agree, as it has an impeccable 4.7-star rating on Amazon, with shoppers praising it for having 'plenty of choices'as well as one customer who left a perfect five-star rating as they 'love the flavours'.
Dimensions: 32.29×18.9×14.2 cmNumber of Items: 24 Price: £89.95
Enjoy 12 Days Of Christmas Gin
- Enjoy 12 Days Of Christmas Gin, £53.50 from Not On The High Street – buy here
While you won't be getting 24 days of Gintastic bottles with this choice, you're swapping quantity for twelve 35ml tins with an ABV of up to 40% – now that sounds absolutely gin-tastic.
Venture beyond the ordinary pink gins and step into a realm of diverse flavours with the Ginger, Angelica Root & Lemon Peel gin or the Orange Peel, Nutmeg & All Spice.
There is no better time than Christmas to treat yourself to something new and exciting as you wait to see what's under the Christmas tree.
Dimensions: N/A Number of items: 12 35ml bottles Price: £53.50
Blue Tree Gifts on Amazon
- Gin Advent Calendar by Blue Tree Gifts, £79.95 from Amazon – buy here
This beautifully packaged gin advent calendar from Blue Tree, available from Amazon, contains 24 5cl bottles of gin for any gin fiend to enjoy.
You'll find a selection of premium gins from top brands, including Sipsmith, Gordon's, Koppaberg, and Bombay Sapphire – as well as exciting, unique flavours like blackberry and raspberry, lemon drizzle and cacao.
It's also extremely popular on Amazon, as it has an incredible 4.6-star rating, with those who purchased their boozy calendar a 'fabulous gin calendar' as well as 'excellent value for money.'
Luckily for the impatient ones out there, it's available to purchase now, so there is no need to wait until December if you want to beat the December time rush.
Dimensions: 36.2x15×25.5cm Number of items: 24 x 5cl bottles Price: £79.95
The Premium Pink Gin Advent Calendar
- Premium Pink Gin Advent Calendar, £44.99 from The Bottle Club – buy here
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: 12Price: £44.99
The Little Boys Room Gin and Liquor Filled Giant Advent Cracker
- The Little Boys Room Gin and Liquor Filled Giant Advent Cracker, £159.95 from Not On the High Street – buy here
Coming in a cute Christmas cracker, treat yourself to 24 gins to help celebrate the lead-up to the 25th.
Each one has been specially selected by the Little Boys Room's tasting panel, which is derived from artisan manufacturers, so you know you're in safe hands.
Which gins exactly are in this cracker is a surprise, but you can be sure your tastebuds will be treated.
Available to order now from Not On The High Street, you can have your calendar at your door in a matter of days.
Dimensions: 13.5x88x18cm Number of items: 24 x 5cl bottles Price: £159.95
Blue Tree Gin Advent Calendar, Christmas Countdown
- Blue Tree Gin Advent Calendar, £69.99 from Amazon – buy here
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. At less the £70 from Amazon, you can buy it now and get it in mere days. Result.
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.'
Dimensions: 36.79×35.2×14.9 cm Number of items: 24 Craft Gins Price: £69.99
Halewood Wine & Spirits 12 Gins of Christmas Advent Calendar
- Halewood Wine & Spirits 12 Gins of Christmas Advent Calendar, £39 from Amazon – buy here
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 cute, box-shaped advent calendar is in stock and available to buy now for under £40.
Seeing as it also has an overall rating of 4.4 stars and numerous reviews, leaving high praise and one commenting on how much their 'son loved this' with another calling it 'excellent', you'll definitely want a little pep to your step when ordering this one.
Dimensions: 20.5×14.9×14.4cmNumber of items: 12 x 5c bottles Price: £39
The Craft Gin Club
- The Very Merry Gin Advent Calendar, £94.95 from The Craft Gin Club – buy here
The Craft Gin Club’s 25 Gins of Christmas advent calendar is available to purchase now and will be shipped from mid-October – so no need to worry about missing the run-up to Christmas.
There's an impressive selection of gins in the 2023 offering of this popular calendar, and each door gives you a double, so there's no scrimping on the product. In addition, you can find seven exclusive gins created just for Craft Gin Club including a special Mince Pie gin from Tarquin's, which can't be purchased anywhere.
This year, the Club's calendar comes with a free 70cl gin with the code FREEGINOFFER and if you fancy learning more about the best way to drink your daily tipples, then scan the QR code for a mini video talking you through.
Dimensions: N/A Number of Items: 25 Pre-order: Yes, general sale 1 October Price: £94.95
Drinks by the Dram Craft Gin Advent Calendar
- Drinks by the Dram Craft Gin Advent Calendar, £69.95 from Master of Malt – buy here
For that true independent artisan magic, you can't go wrong with this Craft Gin calendar by Drinks by the Dram.
Each of the 24 wax-sealed 30ml gins has been made by smaller producers – so you can be sure the ingredients have been hand-selected by someone with a true knowledge of and passion for gin.
Presented in a stylish geometric design box, Drinks by the Dram says there's a small chance the contents may change, but you can expect to find samples from the likes of Manly Spirits Co., Tarquin's Gin, Hoxton and St. George Spirits.
If you end up taking a little too long to decide on which advent calendar best suits you, you'll be able to leave it fairly last minute as long as this one is still in stock since they provide next-day delivery if you order within a certain time frame.
Dimensions: 31x30x10cmNumber of items: 24Price: £69.95
Sis4ers Distillery Gin Advent Calendar Discovery Gift Box
- Sis4ers Distillery Gin Advent Calendar Discovery Gift Box, £89.99 from Amazon – buy here
Based in Salford Quays, Sis4ers Distillery truly is a family business: it's run by a group of four sisters, Kerry, Hayley, Kate and Lucy, while their seven brothers (yes, seven) head up SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING COMPANY.
With this eye-catching advent calendar, you'll soon be able to discover the delights of the sibling-run distillery, with the 24 5cl spirits including not only gin but two spiced rums, too.
With flavours ranging from 'light and fresh fruitiness to rich and warm caramel', you'll go on a tasting journey – plus every bottle is hand-made, hand-bottled and hand-labelled for that extra personal touch.
Dimensions: 6.5x45x54cm Number of items: 24 Price: £89.99
MixPixie Personalised Gin Baubles Advent Calendar Box
- MixPixie Personalised Gin Baubles Advent Calendar Box, £55 from Not On The High Street – buy here
For something a little different to the traditional gin advent calendar, how about gin baubles?
Step away from the typical box that only serves the purpose of holding the chocolate or alcohol until Christmas is over and grab a functional Christmas Advent idea.
This quirky idea by MixPixie presents a gift box of six or 12 baubles containing flavoured gins that can be hung on the tree and enjoyed on each day of the advent.
You can also add your own personalisation to the box for a winning (ginning?) gift this Christmas.
Dimensions:50mlNumber of items: 6 or 12Price: £55
Neat & Shaken Collection Advent Calendar
- Neat & Shaken Collection Advent Calendar, £89.90 from Neat & Shaken- buy here
Looking for a full 25-day gin advent calendar? This one by Neat & Shaken is for you.
There is a catch. Currently, they haven't provided information based on what will be included in this year's box.
However, last year's gin advent calendar by Neat and Shaken featured 25 mini bottles from the brand's favourite distilleries. It took in the whole of Bloom and Greenall’s gin ranges, as well as a selection of Ophir gins (with one huge 50cL bottle) as well as picks from Thomas Dakin, Berkeley Square and more.
So if last year's is any indication of what to expect and you have some patience, you definitely want to keep an eye out for this one.
Number of items: 25Price: £89.90
Drinks by the Dram Gin Advent Calendar
- Drinks by the Dram Gin Advent Calendar, £104.99 from Distillers Direct – buy here
With its beautiful floral illustrations, this boxed calendar by Drinks by the Dram is the perfect festive treat if you'd rather stay away from the more obvious Christmassy designs.
Instead, it looks super chic and understated, with a collection of 12 30ml hand-waxed drams inside to continue the luxe feel.
Hidden behind each of the 24 doors, you'll find premium miniatures that the Drinks by the Dram team specially selects from all across England and the rest of the world for you to enjoy taste testing in the leadup to Christmas.
Dimensions: N/A Number of Items: 24 Price:£104.99
The Gin to My Tonic 12-Days of Gin-Mas Calendar
- 12 Days of Gin-Mas Calendar 2023, now £50 (was £55) from The Gin to My Tonic – buy here
Celebrate the last 12 days of 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.
It's available to pre-order now for delivery in mid-November, and you'll save yourself some pennies in the process – consider it our treat for being so organised.
Number of items: 12, 50ml bottlesPrice: £50
Twelve Days of Gin Advent Calendar
- Twelve Days of Gin Advent Calendar, £49.99 from Sous Chef – buy here
This unusual advent calendar contains 12 different flavoured gins – in tins.
They range from orange peel, nutmeg, and allspice (very Christmassy) to beetroot apple and dill, blue spruce, lemon peel and cardamom. One for true gin aficionados.
While the contents of the calendar may be considered a little unusual, it has been going down a treat with customers since it's maintained a perfect 5-star rating on the site.
With two of the 5-star reviews raving about how the 'selection is first class'or that it was 'great sampling all the different flavours', gin adventurers this one for you.
Number of items: 12, 35ml bottles Price: £49.99
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Gordon's Premium Pink Gin Christmas Advent Calendar
- Gordon's Premium Pink Gin Christmas Advent Calendar, £34.99 from Amazon – buy here
Classic dry gin brand Gordon's is one of the most recognisable gin makers: incredibly, it was first produced in 1769! If you'd rather stick to something familiar, then an advent calendar by the brand is a no-brainer – especially if you happen to love pink gin.
This one is perfect for anyone who wants just a taster of the spirit, as it contains three 50ml Premium Pink Gins, which you can open on Christmas Eve.
The rest of the calendar is made up of 21 Monty Bojangles Berry Bubbly Cocoa Dusted Truffles as you countdown to the big day. Delicious.
Price: £34.9
Spicers of Hythe Gin 24-Day Advent Cracker
- Spicers of Hythe Gin 24 Day Advent Cracker, now £125 (was £140) from Moonpig – buy here
Crackers are an enduring symbol of Christmas – so why not combine yours with a gin advent calendar? Spicers of Hythe has been offering 'Hampers of Distinction since 1926', so the Kent-based brand certainly knows a thing or two about festive treats.
24 bottles of gin are packed into this cracker-shaped box of joy, including Daffys Small Batch Premium Gin, Sweet Potato Spirit Co London Dry Gin and Jaw Box Classic Dry Gin. Grab it now while it's on offer.
Haysmiths 12 Gins of Christmas advent calendar
- Haysmiths 12 Gins of Christmas advent calendar, £39.99 from Aldi – buy here
You’re spoilt for choice with this selection of flavoured gins from Haysmiths. There’s blood orange, raspberry and redcurrant, hand-steeped sloe, rhubarb and ginger, spiced plum and clementine, and of course, London Dry behind the 12 doors of this calendar.
The Wine Box
- Gin Advent Calendar 24 Days of Christmas, £80 from The Wine Box – buy here
Forget about wine; this Christmas countdown is all about gin – and lots of it, according to The Wine Box.
The fabulous black, gold and holly-designed, cube-shaped advent calendar is back, and it's better than ever.
Inside are 24 different 5cl bottles of gins, waiting to be discovered and devoured, with a lip-smacking array of flavours, including Dandelion and Burdock, Gooseberry, Cherry, Blood Orange, Lemon, Rose and more.
Plus, it also comes with an exciting cocktail recipe book. Brands included, but not limited to, are Peaky Blinders Spirits, Whitley Neill, Berkshire, and Aber Falls – and it's available to purchase now.
Where to buy gin advent calendars?
There are lots of places you can find gin advent calendars online because gin advent calendars can feel a little more like a niche calendar. You may not know where to start your search.
Here's a short list of places you should try to find the best one for you.
- Amazon
- Master of Malt
- The Bottle Club
- Waitrose
- M&S
How much do gin advent calendars cost?
Gin advent calendars are available at a range of price points. For '12 Days of Christmas' advent calendars with 12 mini gins inside, expect to pay somewhere between £30 and £40. This extends to most of the cheaper gin advent calendars.
Gin advent calendars with 24 mini bottles and a larger selection of bottles will typically cost in the range of £70 to £100.
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 spirits from different artisans and brands, so they're a great way to sample new flavours or discover your new favourite gin distillery.
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.
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However, we've contacted Morrisons and will update this page with its response. For alternatives, check out our gin advent calendar options above — we think some might tickle your fancy.
What is the best value gin advent calendar in 2023?
At under £50 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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