Rum Advent Calendar 2025

Christmas time is rum time, says the amateur. Rum time is always rum time, counters the professional. But one thing is certain: the two meet during Advent and Christmas. The amateur pours the noble spirit into his cookies (oh shame!). The professional warms himself with a fine drop. If you belong to the latter category (congratulations!), why not treat yourself to a rum advent calendar? Or give it to yourself. Or give it to an amateur - so that they get a better taste. A rum advent calendar contains 24 opportunities for enjoyment.

Rum is an unrecognized genius. But the real connoisseurs know what they have in their favorite drink. And the rest of the community is slowly acquiring a taste for it. Important bartenders are predicting a stellar career for it over the next few years. So it's time for a rum advent calendar! But a real one, please.

How do you recognize a good rum advent calendar? Here are four criteria. Firstly, the packaging; secondly, the accuracy; thirdly, the contents; fourthly, the information. If you haven't dealt with rum advent calendars before, you'll notice right away: There's quite a wide price range. Why is that? Because the world of rum is incredibly colorful. From speakeasy rum to the stuff of kings. With a good rum advent calendar, you can be sure that it contains none of the stuff that barbarians pour into cola.

Let's start with the packaging. Okay, the quality criterion is not that important. Of course your rum advent calendar should be something for the eye, a bit of Merry Christmas, a bit of drinking culture. It would also be nice for it to be sturdy so that it doesn't collapse after three emptyings. But the inside is much more important than the outside.

That brings us to accuracy. What does that mean? Maybe you've only taken a few steps on the great continent of rum. Then a beginner's rum advent calendar is perfect for you. An exciting round trip through the most important producing countries, with visits to the major distilleries and a few detours to insider tips. If you have already swirled some brown stuff in your nosing glass, a deluxe or classic rum advent calendar is a daily hit. Which brings us to the contents.

Drinking rum is a journey around the world to distant lands, legends and adventures. Good rum is multi-layered and unforgettable. And that's what a rum advent calendar will show you if it's worth the money. Even in the entry-level versions, you'll find something to get your teeth into, from young to adult, from profound to strong like the Hulk. A classic or deluxe rum advent calendar is also regarded by connoisseurs as a ticket to unexplored worlds.

Finally, the contents. A nice thick brochure with information on all the distilleries. With space for tasting notes. Some basic information about tasting. Some high-quality rum advent calendars even include a world map with the distilleries. That fits! The journey begins on the first of December.

But would you prefer craft beer, wine or gin instead of rum in your calendar? Then you'll find what you're looking for here.