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We’ve teamed up with Melbourne’s cult distillery White Possum to give two lucky Best SIPS members the chance to win one of their iconic boozy advent calendars – one for gin lovers and one for whisky fans.

This is your chance to have a spirited start to the holiday season, with a chance to win 1 of 2 Advent Calendars:

Head Distiller Paul Peng has scoured every corner of the country, from the sandy shores of WA’s Margaret River to the verdant splendour of Tasmania’s midlands, to cram each calendar with 25 hand-picked bottles from Australia’s most intriguing, hard-to-find and downright brilliant distilleries.

From 1 December to Christmas morning, each day brings a new 30ml surprise behind a tiny cardboard door, complete with tasting notes and distillery deep-dives, wrapped in collectible designs by artist Parul Sen. Three mystery bottles add extra mischief to the mix for those who like their countdown with a twist.

This year’s whisky calendar packs in gems like Starward’s honeyed limited release ‘Honeycomb’, Backwoods’ Single Malt finished in a Laphroaig cask, and the island-born Furneaux ‘Sawyers Bay Unpeated’ from Flinders Island, alongside wildcards like Manly Spirits’ Ginger Beer Cask.

The gin calendar leans fresh and adventurous with drops like Patient Wolf’s ‘Summer Thyme Gin’, Imbue’s citrus-bright Yuzu Gin, and Margaret River favourite Grove Strawberry Gin, with curveballs including Puss & Mew’s Spiced Turkish Delight Gin. Each calendar is a tour through Australia’s distilling frontier: a mix of cult-favourite drops, upstart newcomers and one-off experiments that may never be seen again.

Whether you’re a diehard dram devotee or a gin lover with a sense of adventure, these cult calendars are the ultimate way to toast the silly season, one sip at a time.

Two Best SIPS members will win a White Possum Advent Calendar valued from $259.

Exclusive Discount Code!

Because we’re all about sharing the festive spirit, we’ve lined up an exclusive discount code available to all Best SIPS members. Simply enter BESTSIPS-50 at checkout to take $50 off each advent calendar purchased! Amazing!

White Possum’s advent calendars are available online now.

This prize cannot be shipped to the Northern Territory. See our Terms & Conditions.

Please note this competition is open from 30th October 2025 until 25th November 2025 and is only available to Best SIPS members aged 18+ residing in Australia. For regulatory reasons, prizes containing alcohol cannot be shipped to the Northern Territory. This competition is a game of skill – answer in 50 words or less. The winners of this competition will be published on this page. Winners’ names and addresses will be provided to the promoter of this competition and prizes will be sent to the address you have in your Profile. Please ensure your details are up to date so that you receive your prize.

  • The Coogee Pav one is good do you have a Bondi Pav one instead as it would taste nicer.


  • As a Whisky fan I would love to be able to try out all the different flavours this advent calendar has to offer.


  • Gin please – I’ve never really tried gin and would like to see what it’s like.


  • Who doesn’t love a whisky advent calendar that the kids can’t pinch the contents! A treat each day in the wind up to the festive season, just for mum.


  • Any


  • The whisky advent Calendar please, would be great to gift to my Dad who is a whisky lover.


  • Whiskey one for me please. I love a good advent calender but find the good old chocolate ones a bit boring. A whiskey a day for the silly season, couldnt ask for a better way to enjoy the lead up to Christmas


  • I would love to win the White Possum Australian Gin Advent Calendar. I love a gin cocktail and would be thrilled to have the opportunity to taste this range and have a lovely selection to try.


  • I’d love to win the Whisky Advent Calendar because it’s the perfect way to discover new Australian whiskies each night and make December feel extra special.


  • The Whiskey one because I could really have a fun lead up to Xmas trialing different drinks ( I might even give my husband a sip or two lol) but also because I LOVE the artwork on the pack!


  • I’d love to win the White Possum Australian Whisky Advent Calendar 2025 Edition! There is no better way to count down to Christmas than with a daily dram of Aussie craftsmanship. Each sip would be a toast to local distillers and a spirited way to discover new favourites. White Possum Australian Whisky Advent Calendar is perfect for celebrating the season in true Australian style!


  • I’d love to win the White Possum whisky advent calendar as the festive season is such a great time for a nice whisky. My children get chocolate advent calendars so it would be amazing to have an adults only advent calendar for myself! Australia has some amazing whisky and I love that there is an advent calendar to showcase so many distilleries, many I’m sure I’ve never tried but would love the opportunity to. Not to mention the artwork on the packaging looks beautiful! I would be especially excited to try Starward’s honeycomb as I haven’t tried this one but am a big fan of their other whiskys. Thank you!


  • gin because i love to try different gins


  • I’d love to win the White Possum Advent Calendar as a special treat for myself! It’s the perfect way to indulge in beautiful, sustainable gifts each day, and I deserve something extra special this holiday season!


  • I would love to win the Whiskey. I’m not really the type for a chocolate advent calendar, I do get them for my children and I get a make-up one every year for my wife. But I’d love to grab and try a few whiskeys in the lead up to Christmas.


  • I’d love to win the gin calendar as my husband and I enjoy discovering new gins. We love finding hidden gems from Australia and overseas, and with summer and entertaining season around the corner, some exciting new gins are exactly what we’re after!


  • Australian Whisky Advent Calendar because Christmas should be celebrated with a toast every day in December.


  • The Australian Whisky Advent Calendar captures my imagination like no other. With “more than two dozen whiskies simmering in its belly,” I can already envision the delightful aromas wafting from my tasting glass. Each dram represents a unique expression of the distiller’s art, and I am eager to explore the nuances of flavors that come from different regions like TAS, NSW, VIC, SA, and WA.

    What truly excites me is the opportunity to compare notes with friends over the exclusive tasting notes provided. Sharing our thoughts on the intricacies of each whisky would not only deepen our appreciation but also foster a sense of camaraderie. The idea of engaging in spirited discussions about the “finer things in life” while enjoying these handcrafted whiskies is a dream come true for any whisky enthusiast like myself.


  • I would love the Whisky calendar as I have not tried much whiskey as yet, but gins yes!


  • Id’ love to win the Gin Calendar and try different pairings such as peppermint tea or a fresh lemon slice to celebrate each day the way holidays are meant to.


  • I’d love the Chocolate White Possum Advent Calendar—because sneaky daily chocolate, coffee in hand, and boobs finally free makes December feel like a mini mum-vacay.


  • The Gin Advent Calendar would be perfect. My wife’s pregnant and counting down to both the baby and her first post-birth G&T. I’ll keep the spirits high till then.


  • The whisky calendar because its not Christmas Spirit I need.. its whiskey spirit !


  • Where do I start… It’s quite simple really, the White Possum Advent calendar could quite possibly be the best gift of 2025!! What a line up and what a privilege (If I win) to sample all of these delicious Whisky’s. It’s been a huge year and I would love to unwind with this advent calendar, each sip taking me to another amazing part of our country and sampling their spoils!


  • I’d love to win this for my hubby for Christmas, as this is something he would really treasure. He recently made a home-bar and this prize would look great in there.


  • I’d love to win the White Possum Whisky Advent Calendar because there’s something special about being a whisky lover who enjoys discovering new flavours. Tasting a unique dram each day would be a dream come true, letting me explore rare and distinctive whiskies I might never try otherwise.


  • I’d love to win the White Possum Spirits Advent Calendar—discovering unique Aussie craft spirits each day sounds like the perfect festive adventure for my taste buds!


  • I’d be absolutely thrilled to win any one of the White Possum advent calendars – they both look stunning, and I love both whisky and gin!


  • Gin all the way. From my first taste in a Gin Tropical in the 70’s what an adventure to develop my taste to the finest gins in the country


  • Gin pretty please, because this mama needs to feel Gin-vincible this festive season to cope with all the silly season stress that is always bestowed upon me. Gin-gle all the way!


  • I would love to win the White Possums Australian gin Advent calendar for my wife,Gin has got us threw some tough months and out the other side 🙂


  • Gin would be an awesome way to count down to Christmas.


  • Gin – Because its a great way to find new delicious gins and support australian distillaries – and gin is yummy


  • The White Possum Gin Advent brings Christmas cheer within,
    A perfect way to savour Australia’s finest gin.
    Beautifully boxed to surprise me every festive day,
    With citrus, spice, and fruity notes tucked neatly on display.
    And if Santa’s feeling lucky when he stops on his whim,
    There just might be a final sip still waiting there for him.


  • The whisky advent calendar! I think this is such a cute and fun idea! Bringing back a little bit of Christmas magic for adults.


  • Hubby is a whisky drinker and I’m a gin. Decisions, decisions, decisions. I’ll choose the gin. Thanks for the chance.


  • The White Possum’s Australian Whisky Advent Calendar [2025 Edition], would be the perfect Christmas gift for my brother, he’d be over the moon.


  • Oh what fun December will be
    with an Advent Calender of Whisky.
    The ‘pour’fect way to keep ‘spirits’ high
    as Christmas preparations intensify.
    Each day will become a special ‘oak’assion
    to toast the holiday season in celebration!


  • I love Whiskey so would love to win this Advent Calendar


  • The whiskey one would be amazing for our whiskey loving family. What a treat this would be


  • Aw this would be excellent for my husband ! He LOVES whisky and can appreciate Gin too. He keeps it for special occasions and Advent is of course special !


  • It’s like asking to choose between my two kids!! I’d have to pick whisky for my new found love of it as I am loving the journey of discovering and learning more about whisky and appreciating it so much more as i get older!


  • We’d love to win the whisky advent calander because we think it would be fun to try each one, each night in the lead up to Christmas 🎄 ❤️


  • I’d love to win this beautiful advent calendar as it would serve at the best gift for my gorgeous dad. Money is tight at the moment and this would be the perfect indulgent gift to showcase how much I love and appreciate him.


  • Gin, obviously. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Daily, responsibly, and preferably with tonic!


  • I’d love to win the whiskey advent calendar because I enjoy whisky. Would be great in the lead up to Christmas Day.


  • I have always wanted to try one of these adult advent calendars! I love gin and being able to taste a new flavour each day would help me get excited for Christmas and help get me through the frantic events and present shamozzle that it represents!


  • My partner loves gin and she just had our first baby. She didn’t have any gin last Xmas this is perfect small serves to trial around breastfeeding


  • Whisky for sure! I have plenty of possums come and visit me in my backyard, so it’s clearly a sign that this is meant for me. I’ll be sure to share it responsibly… it is the festive season in Aussie after all!


  • I would love to win the possum advent calendar because it would be exciting to have an advent calendar with different whisky on it. Everyday would be a different taste and cause its a festive season it would be lovely to have a little surprise
    Each day.


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