The best boozy advent calendars in Australia

For the best diversity and quality in alcohol advent calendars in Australia, there's no need to look further than Liquor Loot. The classy brand is offering a whopping 12 kinds of advent calendars this year, catering to all the whisky, gin and spirits lovers in your life. Not only are the boxes simply gorgeous (complete with a magnetic closure button, mini drawers and tasting notes), each one comes with 24 drinkable surprises guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit in the lead-up to Christmas Day. Depending on which liquor you choose, you can take your pick from boxes that skew Global, Aussie, Japanese, Single Malt or Old and Rare.

Most of the advent calendars on this list only include 24 drinks for you to open up leading up to Christmas, but this calendar includes a bonus beer for you to enjoy on Christmas day. The box is designed to fit in your fridge so you can ensure that your tinnie is cold and ready to drink after opening. The Brewquets advent calendar features 24 beers from renowned Aussie. craft brewers such as Deeds, Kaiju, Hop Nation, Hawkers and more. Tasting notes for each daily froff can be found using the QR code on the back of the daily flap.  

Count down the days to Christmas with some firewater in hand with these whisky-filled advent calendars. The Whisky Club Advent Calendar, the annual Christmas advent edition, includes a curated collection of 24 award-winning whiskies from Scotland, Japan, Ireland and the USA, with some ranging up to 42 years old. 11 of the tipples are exclusive to The Whisky Club, meaning you'll only be able to taste them in this release.

It's a fun time for all with the Good Pair Days' wine advent calendars on offer this Christmas. With fun additions like the picnic pack, the chiller set, the beach box and the rewards points back (for those who can't get enough of their vino), each calendar is priced from $295 and includes bespoke gifts and 12 bottles each. It's an absolute steal, if you ask us. But then, we grape lovers are totally biased. These bad boys tend to sell out quickly each year so don't miss out in 2023 – get your orders in now!

This box includes 24 full-sized cans of Australian craft beer, each from an independent brewery. Man Flower Co recommends popping the box into the fridge each morning so you'll have a cold surprise brew come afternoon, but we think you should keep it in the fridge all the time and enjoy your beer anytime you like. Support the beer lovers in your life, as well as supporting the 100% independently owned Australian breweries that are responsible for the goods stocked inside.

For the rum enthusiasts in your inner circle, go for the Drinks by the Dram 2023 rum advent calendar. Get into the festive season with a taste of 24 different wax-sealed rums from across the close, showcasing a huge variety of producers both big and small. Look away now if you don't want to spoil the fun, but for those curious about what's inside, except the likes of Plantation XO Barbados 20th Anniversary rum, Discarded Banana Peel rum and Gosling's Family Reserve rum, just to name a few.  

Give yourself the gift of a hangover-free Christmas with Craftzero's aptly named '25 Non Alc Gems for Festive Joy' advent calendar. Brimming with alcohol-free beers, ready-to-drink beverages and non-alcoholic wines, the box is the perfect way to explore some of the finest makers' offerings in the no-alc space and get your summer off to a healthy start. Better yet, last we checked the calendar is on sale for just $127.50 (meaning each bevvy is only just over a fiver!) The boozers and non-boozers in your life will appreciate this one.  

Heathcote’s Women in Wine have once again spoiled us all with the release the highly regarded, 12 days of Christmas Wine Calendar. This boozy advent calendar includes 12 half-bottles of premium Heathcote wines hidden behind 12 secret doors.
The 2023 calendar marks the fourth release following astronomical success with sold-out calendars in previous years. The women have carefully selected highly regarded wines from their current release and winery cellars, including five white wines, two rosés and three Mediterranean and two traditional reds. The boozy advent calendar retails for $249, and with only a limited amount available, you better get in quick. Orders can be made online.

Yarra Valley winery De Bortoli has filled an advent calendar with all sorts of wine for the festive season. The box has 24 different drops of red, rose, sparkling and white. A sneak peak into the contents of the advent calendar reveal that among the tipples you'll get to enjoy over the silly season, there are bottles of Woodfired cab sav, Chill Bill red, prosecco and rose. And when you're done drinking, you can channel your inner artist by filling in a special colouring sheet for adults. Submit your entry and if you're chosen as the winner, you'll get a $1,000 De Bortoli voucher – score!

Perth-based booze merchants Copper and Oak are offering a cider advent calendar, filled with Australian and international drops for apple lovers. The box will feature 25 different ciders from 25 different brands, all of which will be individually numbered and hand-boxed. Not a fan of cider? Copper and Oak also offers whisky, gin, wine, and beer advent calendars.

For those looking to keep things healthier, cleaner, and dryer this holiday season, we have found the perfect (non) alcoholic advent calendar for you. Yes You Can have released a zero alcohol advent calendar to encourage Aussies to experiment with and enjoy non-boozy beverages each day, for 31 (plus a bonus one!) days straight this December. The calendar will showcase Yes You Can's core range, as well as feature the new Australian native flavours. Perfect for any pregnant people in your life, or those just taking a step back from the booze this summer, get your hands on one now for just $99 from Dan Murphy's. 

If you're all about the wines, Happs' festive advent calendar is the ideal gift to count down the days during the silly season. Each gift box contains a selection of premium award-winning wines portioned in 750ml bottles. Sample drops of white, rose, red, sweet wine and vintages in this vino lover's dream early Christmas gift. In the 12 days up in the lead-up to Santa's arrival, just peel back the number to reveal each day's thrilling wine choice and enjoy! For more info, head to the website.