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Five of the best Advent calendars

From 24 rare and exclusive whiskies to a jewel a day from Tiffany & Co, five rather more exclusive takes on the traditional advent calendar.

22 Nov 2019

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Expand your range of beauty products

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The John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar is filled with iconic beauty brands including Laura Mercier, Charlotte Tilbury, Sisley, Dermalogica and Clinique. It's a perfect way to try new products and, when the season is over, the calendar would make a pretty box for jewellery or keepsakes.

Price: £150

Contact: johnlewis.com

A children's favourite served with chocolate

Charbonnel et Walker Peter Rabbit Advent calendar

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Charbonnel et Walker is one of Britain's oldest chocolatiers and has been producing quality chocolates since 1875. It now holds a royal warrant and is based in Old Bond Street in London. Its Peter Rabbit-themed Advent calendar is available from John Lewis.

Price: £20

Contact: johnlewis.com

A festive feast from Fortnum & Mason

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Fortnum's Feasting Advent Calendar isan ideal way to get into the festive spirit as it's filled with the store's famous teas, chocolates, biscuits, jams and even a quarter bottle of Champagne to help see you through the stresses of the season.

Price: £200

Contact:fortnumandmason.com

One for whisky lovers

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The Very Old & Rare Whisky Advent Calendar is an ideal present for the whisky enthusiast. It is presented in a bespoke walnut case and the 24 30ml bottles represent some of the world's finest whiskies, matured for decades from revered producers, many from distilleries no longer trading.

Price: £9,999.95

Contact: masterofmalt.com

And for those who have everything

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Inspired by the luxury jeweller's flagship store facade and designed by artist Pat Vale, Tiffany & Co's Advent Calendar is an exclusive luxury gift. Behind every door is a gift box containing Tiffany's jewellery, including diamond pendants and the new Tiffany 1837 Makers watch. The gifts range in value from £100 to £13,000. Did we mention its exclusivity? There was only one example available for sale in the UK, from Harrods, and it will have set the lucky buyer back £104,000.