From whisky to socks: 11 brilliant men’s advent calendars for every kind of man in 2026

Just like Liberty’s much-loved women’s advent calendar, this men’s edition is destined to be a viral sell-out. It’s packed with 25 products, including 14 full-size grooming heroes spanning skincare, fragrance, body care, haircare and more. With brands such as La Mer, Zelens, Marvis and D.S. & Durga, plus contents worth £885, this is a seriously special countdown.

BrewDog’s 2026 Advent Calendar is a brilliant gift for craft beer fans who like their countdown with plenty of variety. Behind 25 doors are 24 BrewDog beers, mixing tried-and-tested headliners with limited-edition festive releases including Hoppy Christmas and new Jingle Juice. There’s also an exclusive BrewDog glass to enjoy your drinks from, and keep long after the final door has been opened. Available to pre-order now, it’s set to ship from 5 October.

This brilliant grooming advent calendar is packed with everything he needs to feel suitably pampered throughout December. Behind its 25 doors are 15 full-size products spanning skincare, haircare, shaving, shower essentials, fragrance and even a candle. With standout names including ESPA, Shiseido, Rituals, Murdock London and Elemis, it’s worth over £469 but costs just £90.

For the man who loves everything to do with health and wellness, Healf's advent calendar for 2026 is the way to go. It's filled with all the latest products and tools to feel your best like functional chocolate bars, electrolytes and more. Currently there's a huge 65% off this one. Go, go, go!

This is a brilliant gift for the rum lover who likes to try something new. Master of Malt’s Spiced Rum Advent Calendar contains 25 wax-sealed 30ml drams from producers around the world, with tropical flavours including banana, pineapple, mango and ginger alongside classic spiced rums. From Bumbu and Mount Gay to The Kraken, it’s a deliciously adventurous countdown to Christmas.

Socks might not sound like the most exciting Christmas gift, but this FatFace advent calendar is here to change that. Behind each of the 12 doors is a cotton-rich pair, with colourful stripes and cheerful festive designs including skiing bears, fishing badgers and dinosaurs in Christmas jumpers. Practical, playful and guaranteed to brighten up his sock drawer, it makes a brilliant pre-Christmas treat.

For the fitness fanatic who still loves a Christmas countdown, Myprotein’s 2026 advent calendar is a brilliant choice. Behind each of the 24 doors is something different, from protein bars and snacks to whey, clear protein, supplements, hydration products and even training essentials. With a mix of full-size products and samples, it’s a fun way to discover new favourites throughout December.

There is no substitute for Walker's shortbread biscuits and we would love nothing more than to open this up every day in December and find buttery biscuits behind each door. Expect classic all-butter flavours, as well as some of their more innovative flavours like mini's, choc chip and highlanders.

A seriously impressive gift for any whisky enthusiast, this Master of Malt advent calendar contains 25 different 30ml wax-sealed drams to discover. Alongside single malt Scotch, there are Japanese, American, Canadian and rye whiskies from producers including Balvenie, Hibiki, Dalmore, Laphroaig and Yamazaki. It’s a brilliant way to explore new bottles and enjoy a sophisticated countdown to Christmas.