We normally have to wait for their Christmas ad to drop to start talking about John Lewis but this year they've gone early by releasing a gin advent calendar.

They aren't the first as we had already spotted a gin advent calendar, as well as gin baubles for sale but their offering is certainly the prettiest  - and the priciest.

The advent calendar will cost you €130 and comes with 25x5cl bottles with the idea that you open one every single day of December leading up to Christmas...

It is all based on Edinburgh Gin which comes with a variety of flavours so as you can really test out your palette as the month goes on...

You'll be able to shop for these online but will need a friend in the UK to get one for you - get it delivered to the North sure. Well worth the effort we say.

READ NEXT: If You've Ever Tried Online Dating You'd Be Perfect For This Brand New Irish TV Show