Advent Guides

Welcome to the definitive guide to advent. We've got cocktail recipes and top tips so you can see in the season in style! Don't do December a disservice with dissatisfactory dramming. Whether you love whisky, rum, or gin, your advent's about to get a whole lot more adventurous.

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Whisky advent calendars with drams and glasses of whisky.

ADVENT GUIDES

Why you need a whisky advent calendar

From grain to glass, find out about the many stages of whisky production, including fermentation, distillation and cask ageing.

Rum advent calendars with drams and glasses of rum.

ADVENT GUIDES

Why you need a rum advent calendar

Don't be intimidated, tasting whiskies is fun and rewarding, and we're here to help you get the most out of your what's in your glass.

Gin advent calendars with drams and glasses of gin.

ADVENT GUIDES

Why you need a gin advent calendar

There are many ways to enjoy a wide variety of whiskies, so don't feel you always have to drink it neat or stick to the same classic serves.

A glass of whisky with ice.

ADVENT GUIDES

Ten ways to make whisky advent brilliant

Different traditions and styles exist in the world of whisky. Here we delve into the question 'what is whisky?', and explore various whisky types.

INSPIRATION & RECIPES

Five delightfully delicious advent cocktails

Let's make cocktails!

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Adam O'Connell, writer at Master of Malt

A top spirits writer gracing MoM for seven years, contributing over 900 articles

Jake Mountain, doer of things at Master of Malt

'Doer of things' with 13 years' extensive drinks retail experience (& a true MoM OG)

Alex Badescu, content executive at Master of Malt

Word wrangler, rum aficionado, imperial stout maven & also a MoM OG

Henry Jeffreys, features editor at Master of Malt and drinks author

Former Master of Malt features editor and award-winning drinks author

Jess Williamson, content manager at Master of Malt

Jess Williamson

Content whizz, shortlisted for IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication Trophy 2023

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