Christmas is coming, and Master of Malt and Drinks by the Dram are ready with a new collection of spirits advent calendars, with 30ml wax-sealed drams behind every door.
The calendars cover everything from classic Scotch and Japanese whisky to gin, rum and vodka, and the vast majority of the included spirits are new for this year. The 25-dram calendars run from December 1 to Christmas Day, while 12-dram versions offer a shorter countdown.
Each sample is large enough to enjoy neat or use in a cocktail. The calendars also offer a unique way to explore premium spirits without committing to full bottles. On average, buying the calendars represents a saving of 40 per cent compared with purchasing all the individual drams separately, we’re told.
The flagship Whisky Advent Calendar, for example, contains 25 whiskies that would cost well over £1,000 if bought as full bottles, while the calendar costs a paltry £99.95. It’s a brilliant way to explore the wide world of whisky.
The calendars also offer a practical way to explore premium spirits without committing to full bottles…
Best value spirits advent calendars
The entry point to the 2026 range is the Gin 12 Dram Advent Calendar at £49.95. Under £80, the selection expands to include That Boutique-y Gin Company at £59.95, Flavoured Vodka at £69.95, Rum 12 Dram at £69.95, Gin at £74.95, Spiced Rum at £74.95, Whisky 12 Dram at £74.95, Vodka at £79.95, and Bourbon 12 Dram at £79.95 and Japanese Whisky 12 Dram at £79.95.
Drinks by the Dram’s Vodka Advent Calendar is also £79.95. This best seller contains 25 vodkas selected for Martini exploration, ranging from familiar names to a single malt vodka and a vodka made from Irish potatoes. Grey Goose, Haku, Ketel One, Tito’s, Reyka, Cîroc, Au Vodka and Sipsmith Sipping Vodka are among the named contents.
For whisky fans, the flagship Master of Malt Whisky Advent Calendar costs an entirely reasonable £99.95 and contains 25 whiskies from Scotland, Japan, Ireland, the USA, Finland, Wales and England. Among the named drams are Auchentoshan 18, Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve, Hibiki Harmony, Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength, Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 and Balvenie DoubleWood 12.
At £99.95, Drinks by the Dram’s Premium Gin Advent Calendar provides a juniper-focused alternative, with bottles from Japan, Kenya, India, Germany and the Scottish islands, alongside two celebrity gins. Monkey 47, Ki No Bi, Procera Blue Dot, Isle of Harris, Gin Mare, Roku Sakura Bloom, Still G.I.N. by Dre & Snoop and Sam Heughan’s The Sassenach are among the named selections.
The ultimate spirits countdown
Step up to £134.95, and the calendars include several specialist options. We’ve got our eyes on the Bourbon & American Whiskey calendar, which contains a fascinating collection of bourbon, rye, Tennessee whiskey and American single malts, with Widow Jane 10, Uncle Nearest 1856, Angel’s Envy, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength, Templeton Rye 10, Brother’s Bond and Bulleit 10 all waiting to be discovered.
The World Whisky calendar casts its net wider, with drams from India, Thailand, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, France, Wales, Japan and Ireland. The line up includes Redbreast 12 Cask Strength, The Glenlivet 18, Yellow Spot 12, Green Spot Château Montelena, Stauning El Clásico, Paul John Brilliance and Penderyn.
We’re also loving That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s £134.95 calendar. Featuring cheeky pop art packaging, it contains 24 drams from the independent bottler, including some substantial age statements. The selection includes Girvan 35, Blended Grain 30, Arran 27, Cameronbridge 27, Irish 21, World Whisky Blend 21 and Bowmore 17. The same price bracket also covers the Scotch, Peated, Sherry Cask and GlenAllachie calendars.
At the upper end, Japanese Whisky, Single Cask and Premium Whisky calendars each cost £199.95, while Master of Malt Favourites is £249.95. The Old & Rare calendar costs £799.95, with the Very Old & Rare Collection available by price on request.
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Christmas is coming, and Master of Malt and Drinks by the Dram are ready with a new collection of spirits advent calendars, with 30ml wax-sealed drams behind every door.
The calendars cover everything from classic Scotch and Japanese whisky to gin, rum and vodka, and the vast majority of the included spirits are new for this year. The 25-dram calendars run from December 1 to Christmas Day, while 12-dram versions offer a shorter countdown.
Each sample is large enough to enjoy neat or use in a cocktail. The calendars also offer a unique way to explore premium spirits without committing to full bottles. On average, buying the calendars represents a saving of 40 per cent compared with purchasing all the individual drams separately, we’re told.
The flagship Whisky Advent Calendar, for example, contains 25 whiskies that would cost well over £1,000 if bought as full bottles, while the calendar costs a paltry £99.95. It’s a brilliant way to explore the wide world of whisky.
Best value spirits advent calendars
The entry point to the 2026 range is the Gin 12 Dram Advent Calendar at £49.95. Under £80, the selection expands to include That Boutique-y Gin Company at £59.95, Flavoured Vodka at £69.95, Rum 12 Dram at £69.95, Gin at £74.95, Spiced Rum at £74.95, Whisky 12 Dram at £74.95, Vodka at £79.95, and Bourbon 12 Dram at £79.95 and Japanese Whisky 12 Dram at £79.95.
Drinks by the Dram’s Vodka Advent Calendar is also £79.95. This best seller contains 25 vodkas selected for Martini exploration, ranging from familiar names to a single malt vodka and a vodka made from Irish potatoes. Grey Goose, Haku, Ketel One, Tito’s, Reyka, Cîroc, Au Vodka and Sipsmith Sipping Vodka are among the named contents.
For whisky fans, the flagship Master of Malt Whisky Advent Calendar costs an entirely reasonable £99.95 and contains 25 whiskies from Scotland, Japan, Ireland, the USA, Finland, Wales and England. Among the named drams are Auchentoshan 18, Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve, Hibiki Harmony, Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength, Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 and Balvenie DoubleWood 12.
At £99.95, Drinks by the Dram’s Premium Gin Advent Calendar provides a juniper-focused alternative, with bottles from Japan, Kenya, India, Germany and the Scottish islands, alongside two celebrity gins. Monkey 47, Ki No Bi, Procera Blue Dot, Isle of Harris, Gin Mare, Roku Sakura Bloom, Still G.I.N. by Dre & Snoop and Sam Heughan’s The Sassenach are among the named selections.
The ultimate spirits countdown
Step up to £134.95, and the calendars include several specialist options. We’ve got our eyes on the Bourbon & American Whiskey calendar, which contains a fascinating collection of bourbon, rye, Tennessee whiskey and American single malts, with Widow Jane 10, Uncle Nearest 1856, Angel’s Envy, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength, Templeton Rye 10, Brother’s Bond and Bulleit 10 all waiting to be discovered.
The World Whisky calendar casts its net wider, with drams from India, Thailand, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, France, Wales, Japan and Ireland. The line up includes Redbreast 12 Cask Strength, The Glenlivet 18, Yellow Spot 12, Green Spot Château Montelena, Stauning El Clásico, Paul John Brilliance and Penderyn.
We’re also loving That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s £134.95 calendar. Featuring cheeky pop art packaging, it contains 24 drams from the independent bottler, including some substantial age statements. The selection includes Girvan 35, Blended Grain 30, Arran 27, Cameronbridge 27, Irish 21, World Whisky Blend 21 and Bowmore 17. The same price bracket also covers the Scotch, Peated, Sherry Cask and GlenAllachie calendars.
At the upper end, Japanese Whisky, Single Cask and Premium Whisky calendars each cost £199.95, while Master of Malt Favourites is £249.95. The Old & Rare calendar costs £799.95, with the Very Old & Rare Collection available by price on request.
Explore the full festive range at Master of Malt here. Grab yours before they sell out.
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