Guinness, an iconic name in the brewing world, has been synonymous with premium quality and rich flavours since its inception in 1759 by Arthur Guinness. Recognised by its famous harp logo, which also serves as Ireland's national emblem, Guinness has built a global reputation for excellence, particularly in draught beer. As a brand rooted in tradition yet open to innovation, Guinness sought a luxurious, festive product for the 2023 holiday season to elevate their brand presence.
For Christmas 2023, Guinness partnered with Magellan to create an exclusive, high-end 12-day advent calendar. The concept was to offer consumers a unique experience by revealing a miniature bottle of premium alcohol each day, reinforcing the Guinness brand’s association with luxury and sophistication.
Magellan crafted 200 of these exclusive 12-day advent calendars, ensuring that the design and craftsmanship reflected the premium nature of the Guinness brand. The exterior of the advent calendar is adorned with a full-colour print that is visually striking and engaging. To enhance its appeal, a matte lamination and an unprinted anti-scuff layer were added, ensuring both durability and a refined, sophisticated finish.
Constructed from high-quality rigid board, the calendar's structure is solid and enduring. Its dimensions, 158mm x 205mm x 122mm, provide ample space for the miniature bottles inside, each tucked away in a drawer measuring 120mm x 50mm x 50mm. The drawers are made from 3mm greyboard and follow a practical 4x3 layout, combining aesthetic elegance with user-friendly functionality. Each drawer is designed with a die-cut fold, allowing for easy access to the alcohol inside, while still maintaining the element of surprise.
To ensure this advent calendar stood out in the competitive alcohol market, Guinness curated a selection of 12 miniature bottles, offering a diverse range of flavours and brands to appeal to a broad audience. The selection included well-known names like Smirnoff Original, Chase, Smirnoff Raspberry, Gordons Gin Original, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray Blackcurrant Royale, Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Gordons Pink Gin, Tanqueray No. 10, and Baileys.
The crowning moment comes on the 12th day, when the calendar reveals a bottle of Guinness, a fitting conclusion to a premium collection of drinks. The careful curation of the alcohols, combined with the exclusivity of the calendar, made it a highly sought-after gift for the holiday season.
The advent calendar’s exterior was carefully designed to capture the spirit of the holiday season while staying true to Guinness’s brand identity. A luxurious snow-themed design in the iconic Guinness gold color created instant recognition, making the calendar a standout gift for Christmas 2023. The matte lamination, combined with the anti-scuff layer, ensured the calendar maintained its elegance throughout the holiday season.
Each drawer also contained a scannable barcode, which allowed recipients to learn more about the specific alcohol revealed each day. This interactive feature added an educational and engaging dimension, transforming the calendar into not just a gift, but an immersive experience.
As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start thinking about how to make it extra special for your customers, clients, or employees. Traditional Advent Calendars are the perfect way to spread holiday cheer and promote your brand, company, or event. These classic calendars not only build excitement as they count down the days to Christmas but also come with a sweet surprise behind each door.
Delicious Chocolate Treats
Our Traditional Advent Calendars feature mouthwatering milk chocolate squares with embossed seasonal shapes. Made in the UK, these chocolates are suitable for vegetarians, kosher, and halal consumers, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the festive delight.
Personalise for Maximum Brand Exposure
What sets our Traditional Advent Calendars apart is the opportunity for personalisation. You can add your artwork, logo, or design in eye-catching full colour. This means that each door can showcase your unique message or branding, making it a delightful surprise for each day of the countdown.
Variety of Options
We offer several options to suit your needs:
Traditional Advent Calendar - These calendars come with 25 doors, perfect for counting down to Christmas or other special occasions. They're slightly smaller than A4 in size, making them convenient to display. The doors are 24.5mm square, and the shelf life of the chocolates is 12 months.
Traditional Advent Calendar with Foil Backing - For those looking for a touch of luxury, our calendars can come with foil backing to keep the chocolates fresh. Other than the foil backing, they are identical in dimensions and customisation options to our regular calendars.
Desktop Calendar - Our desk-friendly promotional advent calendars have 24 doors and a retractable stand, making them an excellent gift for customers or event giveaways. They offer ample branding space and are small, lightweight, and easy to display.
12 Day Advent Calendar - For a shorter countdown or a smaller gift option, our 12-day advent calendar is the perfect choice. It comes with 12 doors and is a smaller version of our desktop calendar, featuring a retractable stand. Like the others, it offers customisable options for your message or design.
Minimum Order Quantities
Our calendars are available for a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 100 units, with case quantities of 50 units, except for the desktop calendar, which has an MOQ of 120 units with case quantities of 60 units.
Spread Holiday Cheer
Traditional Advent Calendars are not only a fun way to count down to the big day but also a fantastic marketing tool. With our personalisation options, you can make each day a unique branding opportunity. Whether you're promoting your brand, launching a product, or celebrating an event, these calendars are a delightful way to engage your audience and spread holiday cheer.
Contact us today to place your order and make this holiday season extra special for your audience.
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