![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/i-tried-alcohol-advent-calendars/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sun-online-picture-gary-stone-769723228-1.jpg&description=WHETHER you prefer whisky or wine, gin or beer, alcohol advent calendars are a growing trend. For 2022, there are more than ever to choose from and if you want a tipple every day in the run up to Christmas, you'll have to get your hands on one soon. Count down to Christmas with a tipple at hand with these boozy advent calendarsCredit: Gary Stone Typically, they sell out fast. They can be pricey so make sure you're happy with how much booze you're getting behind those doors. 'Quantity is the name of the game here,' says consumer expert Martyn James. 'Check to see what the calendar promises and how much you are getting. "This is particularly important with craft beers, where tiny cans can ruin the countdown to Christmas! 'Watch out for fakes too. One website, drinksbythedram.co.uk, found their so-called products for sale at unusually low prices last Christmas. "Turns out, some bottles were empty.' Lynsey Hope, 41, from West Malling, Kent, tested dozens of calendars to see how they stacked up. Here she picks her favourites: Drinks by the Dram Vodka Advent Calendar £99.95, masterofmalt.com Estimated price of contents: £99.95 If you're a vodka fan, make sure you get your hands on this boozy advent calendarCredit: Gary Stone Lynsey says: "I thought this was quite special. Don't expect a mini Smirnoff. "This contains 24 30ml bottles of quite special vodka from around the world including the award-winning Chapel Down Chardonnay Vodka, from Kent and, Japanese Haku Vodka and Reyka Vodka from Iceland. "I didn't know there were so many different craft varieties to be honest and was excited to try them. "Most can't be bought in small bottles so this is a great way of trying a huge variety and seeing what you'd like to invest in going forwards. "It's great value for money as these mini bottles would easily add up to the price of the calendar." DRINKS: 10/10 VALUE: 10/10 OVERALL SCORE: 10/10 Bailey's Irish Cream and Chocolates Advent Calendar £19.99, amazon.co.uk Estimated price o){kind=link}
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WHETHER you prefer whisky or wine, gin or beer, alcohol advent calendars are a growing trend.
For 2022, there are more than ever to choose from and if you want a tipple every day in the run up to Christmas, you’ll have to get your hands on one soon.
Typically, they sell out fast.
They can be pricey so make sure you’re happy with how much booze you’re getting behind those doors.