It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but Christmas is right around the corner. Which is why our team of Underscored editors have already been on the hunt for the best Advent calendars you can buy now. There are so many different kinds, from beauty boxes to tasty options for the foodie. And don’t forget Bonne Maman’s coveted calendar that sells out every year! And what’s better to turn up the heat this holiday season than a plethora of hot sauce Advent calendars?
Whether you’re spicing up breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or even holiday snacks, these multiple days of hot sauces are bound to keep you on your toes. From gentle heat to a scorching burn, you’ll be able to try them all — and maybe even swap out Santa’s cookies for some fiery treats.
No matter what you decide on buying, you’ll have to act fast because Advent calendars are known to sell out fast. Here are the 10 best you can buy right now.
This Advent calendar from Uncommon Goods gets right to the point and brings all the holiday heat. You’ll get 12 1.75-ounce bottles of sauce that range from sweet and savory to over-the-top tongue burning. Some standout options include Pineapple Papaya BBQ and Son of Zombie.
This limited-edition Advent calendar from Fly By Jing is gorgeously packaged with different surprises in 12 different, 2-ounce jars. You’ll get three new chili sauces in addition to mouthwatering spices. Our senior lifestyle editor Tamara Kraus is a huge fan of Fly By Jing and loves having her go-to kitchen condiments from the brand in smaller-size versions. Her favorite to put on everything from eggs to chicken is the sweet and spicy Zhong sauce. We love that they're also TSA-approved in case you want to travel with them for the holidays.
You’ll get nearly a month’s worth of hot sauces to try out with this oversized Advent calendar. And you can be assured that every tiny bottle will offer a new taste, from mild to blazing.
The foodie in your life deserves this 12 count of hot sauces created just for Macy's. They're packaged in cute 2-ounce bottles, and there are so many flavors that will tickle (and maybe tease!) your tongue, from Carolina Reaper to Wasabi.
Go big or go home with this upscale, beautifully curated Advent calendar boasting 24 bottles of hot sauces, spicy flakes and chili oils, including 17 Great Taste Award-winning products. Just note that this one won't be delivered until November.
Vegans need some heat too, which is why this vegan Advent calendar is such a great buy for yourself or someone you love. You’ll get two each of every 0.7-ounce bottle of these 12 hot sauces. It includes fascinating flavors like Naga Jolokia, Orange Haba?ero and Scorpion Sauce.?
Get gourmet with this tantalizing set of a dozen 2-ounce bottles of tiny hot sauces. From Haba?ero Green to fruity, fiery Cascabella, this Advent calendar will help you line up a hot holiday season.
This set includes USA-crafted hot sauces ranging from flavors like Garlic Herb to Apple Whiskey. You'll be able to choose from nice and mild to bold and extremely hot so you can mix things up. Best of all, with 30 bottles, you'll have enough to try one nearly every day of December.
Spin the dial and take your spicy medicine. This fun and often challenging game of holiday roulette will have your friends and family in stitches as you sample the 12 different bottles of 0.75-ounce hot sauces.
This gorgeous 12-day, international hot sauce sampler from June Moon looks as good as it tastes. Each bottle is 5 ounces and has replaceable screw tops, so you can mark your favorites during the lead-up to the holidays, then pull them out to try again and serve to your friends and family. Flavors run from the more mild Tangy Taco Sauce to the whimsical Blueberry Haba?ero Hot Sauce.
Tobey Grumet Segal is the health, food and fitness editor for CNN Underscored. She also covers wine, spirits and cocktails. When she's not testing, tasting or working out, you can find her in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons enjoying NYC's best theater, restaurants and culture.
