Best Whiskey Subscriptions

This service treats whiskey as an experience. Its membership perks can immerse you in the world of whiskey in ways beyond the bottle. 

Flaviar’s whiskey subscription service shows there’s more to whiskey than drinking a dram. At the same time, the company fully understands the importance of good juice. Subscribers can enjoy hand-picked sample Tasting Boxes and full bottles of craft, limited-edition, or uniquely produced spirits (like whiskey finished in port barrels, for example). You’ll also get exclusive access to Flaviar’s online store, which features hundreds of different spirits, from whiskey to gin to rum and beyond. This creates an approachable and fun service for new whiskey drinkers and longtime aficionados alike.

In lieu of a typical monthly or yearly subscription, Flaviar’s membership entails “Tasting Experience Tickets,” each of which is redeemable for either a Tasting Box or a full bottle of liquor. Members can purchase tickets in increments of one, four, or eight at a time, with the price per ticket depending on how many you buy. For example, if you purchase only one ticket, the price is $42. On the other hand, if you opt for the eight-ticket plan, the price drops to $35 per ticket. Subscribers can also upgrade to a "Primo" membership, which includes free shipping, access to exclusive bottles, online discounts, and plenty of other perks. 

Pricing and Plans

• 1-ticket plan: $42 per ticket, redeemable for one Tasting Box or bottle
• 4-ticket plan: $39 per ticket, redeemable for four Tasting Boxes or bottles
• 8-ticket plan: $35 per ticket, redeemable for eight Tasting Boxes or bottles

Mash & Grape pours its energy into highlighting craft and small-batch whiskeys. It’s terrific if all you want to do is discover new favorites.

This no-frills subscription club delivers spirits selected from a focused roster of craft, small-batch, and independent bottles directly sourced from the distilleries. Mash & Grape offers a catch-all club where you can receive different types of whiskey styles, or you can stick to just exploring bourbon or Scotch. It also features clubs for gin, tequila, and rum. 

Signing up for Mash & Grape’s club will get you one full-sized bottle of craft whiskey per month. Each shipment comes with tasting notes and information about the bottle’s story. Membership also grants you access to discounted prices on rare and special bottles from labels like Weller, WhistlePig, and Garrison Brothers. Whiskey club prices start at $69 a month, and the Scotch-focused monthly club price is $79.

Pricing and Plans

• Whiskey: $69/month
• Bourbon: $69/month
• Scotch: $79/month
• Other spirits: from $44/month

You’ll dig deep into a new whiskey’s backstory each month, which can give you a greater appreciation for the art and craftsmanship of whiskey distilling.

Joining one of Taster’s Club’s nine clubs will get you a full-sized bottle delivered to your door each month. It also unlocks its Digital 101 guides—a curated online collection of stories, tips, and recipes designed to give you a fuller understanding of what you’ll be enjoying. You’ll learn why they chose the bottle, how the juice gets made, and details about the distillery’s history and production techniques.

Most of the clubs focus on a specific category, like whiskey, bourbon, gin, or rum. There’s also a “Stock the Bar” club, which will send a monthly rotation of liquors your way. Each club grants you access to member-exclusive small-batch and limited release bottles. Its whiskey- and bourbon-based clubs offer the option of ongoing monthly subscriptions or prepaid three, six, or 12-month memberships. (Pricing and options vary by category.)

Pricing and Plans

• Whiskey and bourbon: from $69/month
• Tequila and rum: from $54/month
• Scotch: $79/month
• Gin and vodka: from $44/month
• Wine: from $49/month
• Stock the Bar: $59/month

This is the ideal club if you enjoy introducing your friends to new and under-the-radar whiskeys. You’ll also be supporting smaller producers in the process.

If you’re on the lookout for something new to show off to the other whiskey lovers in your life, Craft Whisky Club will constantly pique your interest. This service focuses on craft and artisan whiskeys and the company has forged relationships with small-scale distilleries around the world to secure full bottles of whiskey for its shipments. Most of the selections are exclusive barrel-picks made by the distillery for the service. So, even if you’re familiar with the label, you still may receive something you’ve never tried before.

Members get one to two bottles per month, depending on their membership. Each shipment includes a curated food pairing from a craft producer located near the distillery. They’ll even add a small token of appreciation from the distillery in the form of a flask, a custom glencairn, or other whiskey-related goodies. Additionally, members can purchase exclusive items from The Secret Still, the company’s online shop featuring bottles from Scotland and beyond.

Pricing and Plans

• Club Membership: from $55/month

This service provides you with plenty of tools and suggestions to help you put together the perfect gift for any occasion.

Whiskey subscriptions make a unique gift, and PourMore goes the extra mile to make its gifts excellent. This service offers eight category-based clubs, broken up into different levels based on an individual’s level of experience and willingness to explore. The site’s experts will use this criteria to hand-pick bottles for recipients, including small-batch and independent labels. You can even add a special drink-themed accessory to the first box.

Each box will deliver a bottle every one to two months, depending on your preferred frequency. The boxes come with tasting notes and a cocktail recipe. There are eight different category-based clubs to choose from, including a “Bartender Club” that features a rotation of different spirits. The club levels and prices start at “Intro” and work up toward “Enthusiast,” with the latter level featuring more unique and harder-to-find spirit expressions. 

Pricing and Plans

• All non-Scotch clubs: from $49/month
• Scotch club: from $55/month

The mini craft bottles featured in this service will introduce you to spirits that may be tough to find in your area.

It can be tough for whiskey aficionados to stay informed about what’s out there. Luckily, Shots Box does a great job of keeping you up to date with its membership kits and standalone boxes. Each box comes with several mini bottles of small batch expressions, including labels that may otherwise be difficult to get due to rarity or lack of distribution. If you find something you really like, you can order the full bottle through its online market.

You can choose from either a half-year or a full-year membership, and each option sends a box your way every other month. Your first box will include a pair of branded glencairn tasting glasses and a tasting journal for you to track which bottles you love. You’ll also gain early access to new spirits as they arrive. If you sign up for full-year membership, you’ll receive a free full bottle of your choice.

Pricing and Plans

• Half-Year Membership: $299
• Full-Year Membership: $499