Baileys are releasing an advent calendar for 2017

Santa might be partial to a little bit of sherry at Christmas time, but for us it's definitely Baileys. Nothing says Christmas like the taste of that creamy liqueur, and now Baileys have launched their very own advent calendar to get you in the festive spirit.

Before you get too excited, this isn't like some of the amazing alternative advent calendars (opens in new tab) we've seen on sale this year where you can get a tiny wine, or a mini bottle of gin for each day that passes on the countdown to Christmas. Unfortunately you don't get a small bottle of Baileys behind each door.

BUT, what you do get is a delicious Baileys truffle every day, and then - because it wouldn't be a Baileys advent calendar without actual Baileys in it - you are treated to a little bottle of the festive tipple on Christmas Eve. So, you can enjoy a glass of your favourite festive liqueur whilst leaving out a mince pie for Santa.

Available at Debenhams (opens in new tab) for just £13, the Baileys Advent Calendar has proved so popular with fans that it sold out online in seconds. Although you can still buy some in store, we've have word from those in the know that you may be able to buy the calendars online again at the end of next week – so watch this space!

The Baileys Advent Calendar isn't the only new chocolate calendar that's proved popular already this year – despite the fact that it's still over a month until December 1st. People are already rushing out to buy the Reese's Pieces advent calendar (opens in new tab) before it sells out!

What do you think? What advent calendar will you be buying to countdown the days until Christmas this year? Do you like a chocolate treat every day? Or will you be trying something different this year? Let us know in the comments below!