THE BEST CHOCOLATES FOR ADVENT 2025
2nd Annual Chocolate Advent Calendar Awards:
The holiday season is rich with rituals, but few are as charming—or as eagerly anticipated—as the daily reveal of an advent calendar. While modern versions may include everything from perfume to jewelry, the classic favorite remains the chocolate advent calendar, offering a moment of sweet discovery each December morning.
Luxury chocolate advent calendars have evolved into beautifully crafted showcases of flavor and design, and these award-winning selections deliver true artisan indulgence. Limited in availability, they are perfect for savoring yourself or gifting to someone special. Chocolate fans should not miss a single day of extraordinary chocolate this holiday season—experience the curated magic of the finest calendars on the market.
This year, the International Chocolate Salon proudly presents the winners of the 2nd Annual Chocolate Advent Calendar Awards, celebrating the art, creativity, and craftsmanship behind the most exquisite luxury chocolate calendars. Our expert Judging Panel evaluated this year’s entries, selecting for the top three awards: Gold (First Place), Silver (Second Place), and Bronze (Third Place).
4 Luxury Chocolate Advent Calendars to Indulge In This Season
GOLD MEDAL CHOCOLATE
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Panache Chocolatier Advent Calendar
This charming collection from Kansas City’s Panache Chocolatier comes in a large outer box containing smaller, generously sized designer boxes—making the calendar itself a substantial and impressive centerpiece. Each day, the anticipation builds as you reveal a new chocolate, accompanied by a brief description tucked behind the calendar door, turning every discovery into a delicious and delightful moment.
SILVER MEDAL CHOCOLATE
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Delysia Chocolatier Home for the Holiday Advent Calendar
Texas-based Delysia presents their chocolates in a signature red box tied with a white bow, and their advent calendar continues this festive theme. Inside, an enticing assortment of square-molded truffles and caramels in every flavor combination you can imagine -- influenced by where ingredients come from based on different US and Global regions -- is carefully arranged and numbered in what we like to call an “abacus format.” This thoughtful layout makes it nearly impossible to miss a day—and even harder to forget to savor the chocolate meant for that moment.
BRONZE MEDAL CHOCOLATE
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Remy Chocolate Advent Calendar: L’Art de l’Attente — The Art of Waiting
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Painted Turtle Chocolatier 2025 Advent Calendar
Rémy Chocolate invites you to savor the art of praliné with their limited-edition Advent calendar. Featuring twelve meticulously crafted recipes—from hazelnut and pistachio to almond, macadamia, walnut, and pecan—each praliné is roasted, caramelized, and blended into silky, refined perfection. With 24 chocolates in total, every flavor appears twice, offering moments of rediscovery and indulgence throughout December.
Housed in a custom-designed collector’s box and individually numbered from 1 to 100, this rare treasure transforms the daily ritual of opening a chocolate into a celebration of craftsmanship and anticipation. A harmonious blend of flavor, texture, and elegance, this calendar is the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers and a gift destined to be treasured.
Very Limited Edition — only 100 Remy Advent Calendars available.
Painted Turtle has a beautifully crafted advent calendar with a sleek magnetic closure, each day revealing a unique, decadent chocolate surprise.
Featuring several exclusive treats not available for purchase individually, this calendar is designed to be reusable, with refills planned for future seasons.
Inside, discover an indulgent array of delights: handcrafted truffles, chocolate pecan caramel turtles, bonbons, peppermint-dusted chocolate-covered Oreos, and many more artisan creations that make every day of December a moment to savor.
