Whisky advent calendars

This page tracks the 2026 whisky advent calendars as they come into stock across our partner retailers ahead of Christmas. Currently there are 9 calendars available to compare by price and brand. The largest advent calendar selections currently come from Drinks by the Dram, That Boutique-y Whisky Company and Stauning. New releases and re-stocks are added daily through October and November.

A whisky advent calendar is a boxed set of 24 or 25 miniature drams, one to open each day of December. It sits high on the list of Christmas gift ideas for whisky drinkers for two reasons. First, it spreads a single purchase across the whole run-up to Christmas rather than being unwrapped and forgotten in an afternoon. Second, most sets pair bottles from several distilleries, regions and cask types, so the recipient tastes a wider range in one box than they would ever buy in full-size bottles. For someone still finding their palate it removes the risk of choosing the wrong bottle; for a seasoned drinker it almost always surfaces a distillery, age or cask style they have not tried.

The 2026 range covers most tastes and budgets. Curated multi-distillery calendars pack in single malts, blends and world whiskies from Japan, Ireland, India and the United States alongside Scotch. Peated and Islay-focused editions cater to smoke lovers. Distillery-led calendars showcase a single house, and premium sets feature aged single malts or rare cask releases aimed at collectors. Entry-level sets start around £90 and work well as a stocking filler or Secret Santa gift. Mid-range editions between roughly £120 and £180 sit in the sweet spot for a partner, parent or close friend. Luxury calendars above £200 lean towards the whisky enthusiast in your life.

Popular 2026 editions typically sell out weeks before Christmas, so ordering in October or early November is the safest way to guarantee delivery. Compare live prices below, filter by brand or budget, and buy directly from the retailer at the price shown.