By Shelby Tuttle
This holiday season, prepare for an unforgettable journey that doesn’t require pesky greenhouse gas emissions, checking a bag, or even a passport. Flaviar, the luxury spirits club known for curating premium tasting experiences, has launched its much anticipated 2025 Advent Calendar, dubbed FlaviAIR.
For this exclusive release, Flaviar has partnered with Carry On, the acclaimed Phoenix cocktail bar famous for its immersive, aviation-inspired atmosphere. The collaboration is a high-flying celebration of the glamour, adventure, and sophistication of the golden age of air travel, perfectly reimagined for today’s experiential traveler.
“Flaviar has always been about the thrill of tasting something new, the stories the spirits tell, and the people you taste with,” Co-Founder Grisa Soba said. “With this year’s Whiskey Advent Calendar, we wanted to transport our fans back to the golden age of air travel — the excitement, the luxury, and the romance, when flying was an adventure, not a chore. The unbelievable, immersive world Carry On has designed around that same era made them the perfect FlaviAIR co-pilot.”
A Star-Studded Co-Pilot
Carry On, created by the Phoenix-based hospitality group Pretty Decent Concepts, specializes in transforming a guest visit into a journey through time and place. The bar’s dedication to world-class service and design hasn’t gone unnoticed; it has garnered significant recognition from North America’s 50 Best Bars, the 2025 James Beard Awards, the 2025 Hospitality Design Awards, Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Awards, and USA Today’s Top 29 Bars in the Country.
“Carry On was built to rekindle the golden age of travel through story, world class cocktails, and immersive design,” said Teddy Myers, Founder of Pretty Decent Concepts. “Partnering with Flaviar allows us to extend that journey beyond our bar, inspiring people to explore the world through spirits and imagination.”
A Chance to Win a VIP Voyage
To celebrate their partnership, Flaviar and Carry On are sending one lucky winner and a guest on a VIP Voyage Sweepstakes. The grand prize includes round-trip airfare to Phoenix, a one-night hotel stay, and an exclusive, curated tasting experience at Carry On.
Additionally, the two brands have developed bespoke cocktails that are available only at Carry On. These exclusive drinks are specially crafted to highlight the global whiskey selections found inside the FlaviAIR Advent Calendar, allowing guests to taste the journey before or after they experience the calendar itself.
For anyone who dreams of combining the excitement of travel with the artistry of fine spirits, this holiday collaboration offers a sophisticated ticket to both. Learn more about the FlaviAIR Advent Calendar and the VIP Voyage Sweepstakes at flaviar.com or the Carry On experience at carryonphx.com.
