The 9 Best Advent Calendars To Toast Your Way Through The Holidays

The popular In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar is back this year, and we were so excited to get a preview of what’s included for 2022! The calendar is a 24-day experience that starts on December 1st and ends on Christmas Eve. Each day you are presented with a new 187ml mini bottle of wine to taste with a friend, or enjoy all by yourself.

Included with the box is a tasting booklet that tells you more about each wine, notes to look for, and suggested food and wine pairings. Wines come all over the world, including reds, whites, and rosés. Some of our favorites were a zesty grapefruit forward rosé, a smooth fruity pilotage, and a bold and juicy syrah.

“I absolutely loved the packaging for this calendar! The box is colorful and festive, and the wine bottles are adorable, each with a corked lid and unique label. We are looking forward to repurposing them for a fun DIY project or decorative home feature!” — Nicole M.

Are you or a loved one more about practical packaging than the standard hard-to-travel-with glass bottles of wine? Me too! Graham + Fisk’s finally answered our prayers with their wine-in-a-can approach. Don’t let the can fool you — this wine is good wine, receiving eight Best Buy awards from Wine Enthusiast in the past 5 years.

Graham + Fisk’s jumped on the boozy Advent calendar bandwagon with their limited edition 24 Days Of Wine-In-A-Can collection. The box contains six cans of four California winery varietals: bubbly rosé, sparkling white, red wine, and white wine. The easy-drinking flavors are sure to please almost any palate!

“Admittedly, I’ve been a fan of canned wine for a while because I’m not a beer drinker and it’s so convenient to take to events! I fell in love with the sparkling rosé and red wines in the 24 Days Of Wine calendar and am already buying more to give as holiday survival gifts!” — Allison W.

The Most Wonderful Wine Advent Calendar 2022 is perfect for the wine lovers looking for a slightly more budget-friendly option without sacrificing quality. This Advent calendar comes with 24 half bottles of wine, carefully selected by the experts at Winery Direct. You’ll have the opportunity to sample a mix of red, white, and rosé varietals as you countdown to the holiday. Maybe you’ll discover a new favorite vino to feature at Christmas dinner?

At this price, why not grab one for yourself and some for your best friends? It’s always more fun to taste together!

“I love that all the wines in the box are available to buy in full size this year! Also the the variety of wines inside. Fun way to try. We have already purchased two full size bottles that I liked.” — Molly & Kirt

Fair warning, the 12 Nights Of Wine box has sold out quickly early every year, so make sure you order early. For those looking to fill the whole Christmas season, they introduced the 24 Nights collection! The packaging, plus the fact that all of these boxes now come with a sommelier-hosted virtual tasting experience to educate you or your giftee about each wine, make this the ultimate luxury sipping escape.

Vinebox carefully selects the finest wines from Europe to curate this countdown, and each wine is thoughtfully chosen by certified sommeliers. Each box contains a mix of bold reds, satiating whites, and flavorful rosés to please all winos. The wines each come in a unique and stylish flute with a perfect 100ml pour.

“I am a lover of wines, and this gift was lovely. I have found a few that I plan to buy through my journey with this box and look forward to sending and receiving this again!” — Kirsten T.

On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…sparkling wine? Hey, I think that sounds better than partridge in a pear tree! The whole holiday season feels like a nonstop celebration, and what’s better to toast with than bubbly?

The Sparkling Wine Countdown Calendar comes with a dozen 187ml varietals of sparkling wine and champagne, including Brut, Prosecco, Rosé, and Cuvée, packaged in a cheerful box. The wine experts at GiveThemBeer sourced the calendar from some of the most popular bubbly wineries in the world, like Chandon and Ruffino, so you’re guaranteed to find a new beloved toast-er just in time for New Year’s Eve.

“I love this Sparkling Wine Advent Calendar! It is my gift to myself every year. The bottles are a perfect size and there were only two bottles that were a little sweet for me, but I was still able to drink them.” — Jacqueline D.

BrewDog compiles one of the most popular craft beer countdowns to the holidays. In fact, last year’s box sold out in October (so you better order now)! It makes the perfect gift for your favorite beer-lover, or simply to toast yourself through the season’s craziness.

This year, their Advent calendar features 24 hand-selected brews, from IPAs to rich, flavorful stouts, ranging from 4% to 9% ABV, all perfect for sipping around the Christmas tree. As an added bonus, 10 of the craft beers are calendar exclusives and many of the remainders are 2022 releases. They released the full list of beers included here, but what’s the fun of a calendar if you aren’t surprised each day?

Non-beer drinkers, unite! Hard seltzers have to be the winner of the quickest rise to fame in 2022. It’s only fitting to give them their chance to get you through the holidays.

GiveThemBeer put together their 12 best-selling hard seltzers of the year to create this fun and unique Hard Seltzer Advent Calendar for those that prefer a little less hops. The collection includes some established seltzer brands, like White Claw and Truly, along with some of the year’s beloved rookie brands, like Funky Buddha and Flying Embers. After a day spent decorating or cookie-making, look forward to opening the next door for your crisp can of relaxation.

“Super fun Christmas gift. I got to try a variety of selzers that were expertly picked. I always just look and get overwhelmed; this gave me a variety to sample and now I know what I can buy. I’m super difficult to shop for, I won’t deny it — and this was the perfect gift for me.” — Devin C.

Whether you enjoy toasting a glass of whiskey on the rocks (cigar included) in celebration or sipping the decadence while settling onto the couch after a long day of shopping and wrapping, this whiskey Advent calendar is for you. And hey, if you’re more of a beer or wine drinker, we bet you know a whiskey lover who’d appreciate this gift!

Flaviar produces its one-of-a-kind Advent calendar each year and it was one of our readers’ favorites in 2021. This year, The Depths Of Whiskey promises to be so full of treasures along the holiday tasting voyage. It includes 24 different thoughtful choices of whiskey types: Bourbon and Rye, Scotch and Irish, Japanese and Australian, and more. No matter your current taste for spirits, you’ll find a deep, malty glass to love.

If you’re new to the whiskey and bourbon world, it may be daunting to go it alone. To assist your journey, and ensure you remember which whiskey needs to become your favorite comfort-in-a-glass, this calendar box includes a full voyager’s kit. The kit has a collectible Glencairn Advent calendar 2022 rocks glass, a leather coaster, and a tasting journal to log your highlights.

Whether you’re Irish or not, everyone agrees that Irish Cream liqueur and the holidays go together like Santa and his elves. Whether you use it to spike your coffee or prefer to enjoy it solo on the rocks, Irish Cream is a lavish, soul-warming treat.

Sheelin collected 12 of their most popular flavored creams to help you celebrate — or survive! — the Christmas season. The unique flavors include decadent Raspberry Cheesecake, Winter Spice, Creme Brulee, Snickerdoodle, and more!