The 10 Best Whiskey Advent Calendars of 2022

The Really Good Whisky Company Whisky Advent Calendar

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For the Scotch lover who wants to splurge a bit, The Really Good Whisky Company Advent Calendar offers drinkers 25 (a bonus over the usual 24) stellar whiskies to get into the spirit of the season. Each comes in a mini-vial holding 30 milliliters, or just over an ounce. There are four levels of luxury in your whisky options, from the Diamond Edition's array of rare single malts bottled at up to 50 years old to the...less-stratospheric Sapphire Edition, featuring 12-year-old bottlings from several distilleries. Each dram also includes a link to flavor notes and a guided video tasting.

Price at time of publish: $98-$731

What’s Included: 25 (30-milliliter) samples

Flaviar Whiskey Advent Calendar

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Flaviar's sought-after Advent calendar is almost guaranteed to sell out every year, so it's a good idea to place a preorder early. The theme of 2022's calendar is The Depths of Whiskey and promises 24 samples of 50 milliliters (about 1.7 ounces) each. The exact spirits on the list are a surprise but will definitely include whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, Japan and Australia, as well as bourbon and rye from the U.S.

The collection also comes with some nice extras, including a Glencairn tasting glass, an embossed leather coaster, and a lovely journal to write your tasting notes in.

Price at time of publish: $260

What's Included: 24 (50-milliliter) samples

Drinks By The Dram Whisky Advent Calendar

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You can count down to Christmas in an especially merry way with the Drinks by the Dram Whisky Advent Calendar. It contains 24 samples in cute little wax-sealed bottles just waiting to be opened. You're sure to enjoy sipping a bit of whisky each night in December.

Designed for the more intrepid whiskey explorer, this set includes traditional Scotch and Irish whiskies from brands you've definitely heard of, as well as some more unusual drams, such as a smoked rye from Finland and a French single malt.

Price at time of publish: $172.24

What’s Included: 24 (30-milliliter) samples

Tobins Woodworking Mini Shooter Advent Calendar

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If you’re giving a whisky Advent calendar as a gift and want to personalize it yourself, this DIY version is perfect. Shaped like a fir tree from Baltic birch plywood and sanded smooth, it stands 14 inches tall, and you can select a clear coat or charred finish. The maker also offers an unfinished option, so you can paint or stain it to your taste. Plus, you get to curate a selection of 24 nips to the tastes of your loved one.

Price at time of publish: $15

What’s Included: Calendar with 24 spaces for mini bottles; you must buy your own mini-bottles to fill it

Drinks by the Dram Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar

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Drinks by the Dram makes several different Advent calendars, and this one is for the friend who's deep into Scotland and its signature spirit. You get 24 samples of single malt and blended whiskies from some of Scotland's finest distilleries, including Balvenie, Glenfiddich, and The Macallan. The calendar also includes spirits from a few distilleries that might be new even to a dedicated Scotch drinker, like Fettercairn and Old Perth.

Price at time of publish: $183.73

What’s Included: 24 (30-milliliter) samples

Tip Topp The Extraordinarily Tasty Advent Calendar

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The Extraordinarily Tasty Advent Calendar is designed for extraordinarily adventurous drinkers. Its 24 samples include several whiskies, plus a globetrotting assortment of other spirits—tequila and mezcal from Mexico, French cognac, rums from Guyana and Panama, and even a Brazilian gin. The box also comes with a few cocktail recipe cards to help make best use of all that variety.

Price at time of publish: $172.29

What’s Included: 24 (30-milliliter) samples

Drinks by the Dram Japanese Advent Calendar

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With a massive explosion in demand from fans around the world, many Japanese whiskies have become nearly impossible to find. This collection is an incredible opportunity to taste through many of Japan's top distilleries, including Yamazaki, Hibiki, Nikka and Mars. It's perfect for anyone who already loves Japanese whisky or anyone who's never had the chance to try any. Reflecting the rarity of these samples, the Drinks by the Dram Japanese whisky calendar is a bit more expensive than the brand's other options.

Price at time of publish: $298.60

What’s Included: 24 (30-milliliter) samples

Pernod Family of Brands Stocking Stuffer Advent Calendar

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One of the largest spirits companies in the world, Pernod Ricard owns Jameson Irish Whiskey, Chivas Regal blended Scotch, and The Glenlivet single malt, among many other brands. This set includes two mini bottles each of a dozen different spirits, including several varieties of the above, plus Martell Cognac and Absolut Vodka. It's a nice assortment of solid spirits at an excellent price, as whiskey Advent calendars go.

Price at time of publish: $86.99

What's included: 24 (50-milliliter) mini bottles

Woodford Reserve 8 Day Cocktail Advent Calendar

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For the mixologically minded, this calendar includes specially made mixers for four different cocktails, plus sampler bottles of four different bitters to create your own old-fashioned or other original creations. This kit does not include alcohol, which means it can ship anywhere in the U.S., but you may want to tack on a bottle of bourbon if you're giving it in person. (The mixers were designed for Woodford Reserve, but any bourbon will work.)

Price at time of publish: $145.95

What's included: 4 (2-ounce) cocktail mixers and 4 (0.36-ounce) bitters samples