Advent calendars have taken off so much in the last few years that they are often more luxurious than the presents you receive on Christmas Day – particularly the recent craze for beauty advent calendars, some of which contain gifts worth hundreds of pounds. There are also some amazing chocolate advent calendars and plenty of other food advent calendars, from cheese to candyfloss, or Christmas hampers if you’re gifting. Christmas is a time for indulgence and what better way to embrace that than spoiling yourself with one of the best alcohol advent calendars of 2023? Whether your preference is gin, wine, whisky or even alcohol-free beer, there’s plenty of choice online from mainstream brands like BrewDog and Laithwaites to lesser known craft options. For those who prefer the taste of a more traditional G&T or a smooth martini, the Whitley Neill Distiller’s Cut and the Whitley Neill Connoisseur’s Cut offer a refined London Dry expression. Additionally, those looking to enjoy a refreshing G&T but with a delicious twist, Whitley Neill’s most popular gins – Raspberry, Rhubarb & Ginger, and Blood Orange, are also available and work perfectly served with a mixer or tonic. Aroma: Upon opening, this gin instantly evokes the festive season with aromas of rich mince pies and a touch of citrus. On the end, the juniper delivers a hint of pine Christmas trees. Mince pie fans will want to get their hands on the other new gin, inspired by the flavours of the classic Christmas treat. The limited-edition Mince Pie Gin is now available exclusively at B&M, and has an authentic, mince pie taste, Mel says.

Whitley Neill Mince Pie Gin is inspired by the spiced tasting notes of a popular U.K. holiday treat made with mincemeat, fruit and beef suet. (Photo: Whitley Neill)

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But if mixology isn’t your thing, then please don’t worry, the flavours of our gins speak for themselves. Perfect to pair with premium Classic mixers and a fruit garnish, from Indian Tonic, lemonade or just a light and refreshing soda water, our gins are expertly crafted to bring out the best flavours from around the world. We were fortunate enough to try the new flavours and here's what our Senior Food & Drink writer, Melanie Giandzi, had to say on the new gins.

Whitley Neill doesn't shy away from fun flavoured gins (we've seen pink apricot, rhubarb and ginger, blood orange, and raspberry flavoured gins from them in the past), and the brand has just announced the launch of two new Christmas flavours as part of its already extensive collection. U.K. top gin producer Whitley Neill has debuted two new gins for the holiday season and one of them is flavor-inspired after a Christmas treat — mince pie, according to Wales Online. Per the report, The limited-edition Mince Pie Gin is available at B&M and selected Greene King Pubs across the U.K. Whitley Neill Mince Pie Gin Tasting Notes, Via the Brand Palate: A sweet taste with hints of mince pies with raisins, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg all adding to the Christmassy taste. Recently, Whitley Neill launched a quartet of alcohol-free “gins” flavored after four of its popular gins.Whitley Neill has also recently expanded into the low and no category, with the launch of two new 0.0 variants. The new launches provide consumers with great tasting, alcohol free versions of Whitley Neill’s award-winning core range – Rhubarb & Ginger, and Raspberry. The 0.0% variants also make a great choice for Christmas celebrations or gifts, ensuring everyone gets to enjoy the distinctive flavours and characteristic top notes of Whitley Neill.