A whisky advent calendar gives a whisky fan a new dram behind each door in December, so they can taste their way through different distilleries, regions and styles before Christmas.
Prices checked on Amazon UK, 26 October 2026.
A whisky advent calendar gives a whisky fan a new dram behind each door in December, so they can taste their way through different distilleries, regions and styles before Christmas. Most hold small sealed sample bottles of around 3cl, and some add glasses or accessories. This guide covers Scotch, world whisky and mixed calendars, plus a Jack Daniel's countdown set with miniatures and extras. They contain alcohol and are for adults aged 18 and over only. This guide covers 5 whisky advent calendars that were in stock on Amazon UK with a live buy-box price when we checked on 26 October 2026. Our overall pick is the Drinks by the Dram Whisky Advent Calendar 2026, 25 Drams at £94.94, the budget pick is the Jack Daniel's Holiday Countdown 2026 Gift Set at £59.99, and our pick for sharing is the Drinks by the Dram World Whisky Advent Calendar 2026, 25 Drams at £131.95. Prices and stock change often in the run-up to Christmas, so check both on Amazon before you buy.
Our picks
Drinks by the Dram Whisky Advent Calendar 2026
Drinks by the Dram Whisky Advent Calendar 2026
£94.94
Best overall
Jack Daniel's Holiday Countdown 2026 Gift Set
Jack Daniel's Holiday Countdown 2026 Gift Set
£59.99
Best budget
Drinks by the Dram World Whisky Advent Calendar 2026
Drinks by the Dram World Whisky Advent Calendar 2026
£131.95
Best for families
How we pick
We shortlist products sold on Amazon UK using capacity, features, customer ratings and price band. We do not lab-test every model unless a page says so. The Amazon page is the live price. How we recommend.
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The products
Buying advice
Our top picks
Best overall: Drinks by the Dram Whisky Advent Calendar 2026, 25 Drams (£94.94). A broad mix for most whisky fans. The listing says it holds 25 different whiskies, from single malts and blends to Irish whiskey, bourbon and rye, with producers including Bunnahabhain, Dalmore, Yamazaki and Maker's Mark.
Best budget: Jack Daniel's Holiday Countdown 2026 Gift Set (£59.99). The budget pick. The listing describes a limited edition 2026 set with 18 miniatures and collectibles, covering six Jack Daniel's whiskeys in 5cl bottles, including Old No.7 and Gentleman Jack, plus extras such as a hip flask and whiskey stones.
Best for sharing: Drinks by the Dram World Whisky Advent Calendar 2026, 25 Drams (£131.95). A good one to share and compare. The listing says it has 25 x 30ml drams from around the world, including England, Wales, Ireland, the USA, Japan and India.
Other whisky advent calendars
Drinks by the Dram Scotch Whisky Advent Calendar 2026, 25 Drams (£129.95). For Scotch fans. The listing says it holds 25 different 30ml drams of Scotch, from single malts to blended and grain whiskies, across Scotland's whisky regions.
Scotch Whisky 24 Day Advent Calendar, 24 x 3cl Wax Sealed Drams (£139.95). Another Scotch option. The listing says it contains 24 wax sealed 3cl drams of Scotch from several Scottish regions, including peaty, blended and single malt styles.
What to look for in a whisky advent calendar
Scotch or world. Pick a Scotch calendar for someone who loves Scottish malts, or a world or mixed calendar for someone who likes bourbon, Irish or Japanese whisky too.
Dram size. The Drinks by the Dram calendars list 30ml drams; the Jack Daniel's set uses 5cl miniatures.
Extras. The Jack Daniel's countdown includes accessories as well as whiskey, which suits someone who wants a gift set.
Adults only. Whisky calendars contain alcohol, so they are only for people aged 18 and over, and Amazon may ask for age verification on delivery.
Order early. Drinks calendars are popular and can sell out before December.
Budget. Prices in this guide ran from £59.99 to £139.95 when we checked.
How we chose these picks
We only included products that were in stock on Amazon UK with a single live buy-box price in pounds when we checked on 26 October 2026, read with a UK delivery address. We skipped listings showing low stock, long delivery dates or unclear details, and we avoided repeating products already featured in our other gift guides. Descriptions are based on what each listing says; we have not tested these products ourselves, and we have not used star ratings or review counts.
Prices were checked on Amazon UK on 26 October 2026 and can change at any time. Check the current price, details and delivery date on Amazon before you order.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best whisky advent calendar?
It depends on taste. In this guide, the Drinks by the Dram Whisky calendar (£94.94) covers many styles, the Scotch version (£129.95) suits Scotch fans, and the Jack Daniel's countdown (£59.99) was the lowest price, as checked on 26 October 2026.
Are whisky advent calendars worth it?
They can be for someone who wants to try lots of whiskies without buying full bottles, since each door holds a different sample. Compare the number and size of drams with the price.
Does the whiskey advent calendar have alcohol?
Yes. The whisky advent calendars in this guide contain real whisky in small bottles, so they are for adults aged 18 and over only.
