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We love a good countdown. Whether that’s downloading an aesthetic countdown app on your phone in anticipation of your next holiday getaway, or it’s just the simple joy of shouting at the top of your lungs from “10” on New Year’s Eve, there’s something weirdly magical and satisfying about it all.

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One of the biggest countdowns that we can’t help but get on board with is counting the days (and minutes) until the clock strikes 12 on December 25. And, the only way we ever want to count down to Christmas is via the oh-so-popular advent calendar. 

With variations of the advent calendar aplenty these days, from beauty advent calendars to advent calendars for kids…there seems to be an advent calendar out there for everything and anything – and we’re not complaining.

One that has tickled our fancy? Gin advent calendars. With cocktails on heavy rotation during Christmas, it makes a whole lot of sense that alcoholic advent calendars have become overwhelmingly popular. 

So, have your tonic waters at the ready – here are the best gin advent calendars that will help you get into the festive spirit this year.

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2024’s top gin advent calendars

  1. Sugarbird gin 12 days advent calendar, $75, BWS (here’s why)
  2. The gin dram advent calendar 2024, $272, Cask Cartel (here’s why)
  3. White possum Australian gin advent calendar 2024, $259, White Possum (here’s why)

The best gin advent calendars 2024

01

Sugarbird gin 12 days advent calendar

$75 at BWS

Specialising in South African gin brands, the sugarbird advent calendar features 12 of the countries most celebrated botanicals. If you are looking to add a pop of vibrancy and diversity to your liquor cart, then consider this the one for you.

Key features:

  • 40ml Hope African Botanical
  • 40ml Stoneflow Marula
  • 40ml Sugarbird Pino and Pelargonium
  • 40ml Pienaar and Sons Ugly Gin
  • 40ml Pienaar and Sons Empire Gin
  • 40ml D’Aria Renosterbos Gin
  • 40ml Kaiza 5 Blue Gin
  • 40ml Boplaas 8 Citrus Gin
  • 40ml Sugarbird Original Fynbos Gin
  • 40ml Sugarbird Juniper Unfiltered Gin
  • 40ml Lean on Me Cape Fynbos Gin
  • 40ml Capetown Gin Company Black Rhino Gin.

02

The gin dram advent calendar 2024

$272 (usually $287) at Cask Cartel

If you’re serious about gin, then look no further than this premium gin advent calendar by Drinks By The Dram. With 24 wax-sealed samples to taste, it’s the perfect way to count down to December 25. 

Key features:

  • Tanqueray Rangpur Lime
  • Hoxton Pink
  • Bathtub Gin
  • Hepple Gin
  • Puerto De Indias Blackberry Gin
  • Bluecoat American Dry Gin
  • Holyrood Height of Arrows Gin
  • Ungava Gin
  • Hapusa Gin
  • Tarquin’s Handcrafted Cornish Gin
  • Hendrick’s Flora Adora Gin

03

White possum Australian gin advent calendar 2024

$259 at White Possum

With over two dozen delicious gins inside waiting to be discovered, the White Possum Australian gin advent calendar is made for the gin lover. Showcasing gins produced by distilleries in every state including smaller distilleries as well as a few new releases, the full gamut of gin styles will be there for you to enjoy.

Key features:

  • “Blue Haven Sunset Gin” by Esperance Distillery
  • “Future Fruit Gin” by Green Cask Distilling
  • “Aqua Vitae Raspberry Gin” by 7K Distillery
  • “The Dry” by Ester Spirits
  • “Portside Gin” by Earp Distilling
  • “Mt & Sea Gin” by Headlands Distilling

04

Gin advent calendar 2024 edition

$145.65 at Master of Malt

This craft calendar features smaller producers, helping you to find your next favourite tipple. If you’re looking to expand your juniper horizons, doing it via a booze-ful advent calendar is the only way. 

Key features:

  • Brands including Hendricks, Tanqueray, The Botanist and more

05

Silver linings gin liqueur advent calendar

$84.99 at BWS

Celebrate the magic of a sun-soaked Christmas season with the Silver linings gin advent calendar filled with 12 premium drops. Gather the family (of drinking age) and toast to the summer breeze with each sip.

Key features:

  • 12 premium 30ml gins
  • Crafted for this festive collection

06

That boutique-y gin company advent calendar

$126 at Master of Malt

Drinks by the Dram has teamed up with That Boutique-y Gin Company to create this lip-smacking gin advent calendar. Enjoy a different wax-sealed gin every day this Christmas countdown. 

Key features:

  • 24 different 30ml gins
  • Each gin wax-sealed

Are alcohol advent calendars worth it?

Featuring an assortment of different brands and flavours, advent calendars are worth your money and time. As well as enjoying beverages you know and love, you are invited to try a selection of new flavours and aromas too.

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