Vices (formerly Robb Vices) is a monthly luxury subscription box that sends subscribers a carefully curated assortment of high-end lifestyle goods that help you indulge your vices. Look forward to accessories, home decor, electronics, food, kitchen gadgets, booze, booze, and more booze! The subscription is somewhat geared towards guys, but we've found that most of their boxes are perfectly unisex.
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
About Vices Subscription Box
The Subscription Box: Vices
The Cost: $129.95 per month + shipping ($14.95 to PA), or save with longer subscriptions.
ACTIVE DEAL: Save $50 off your first subscription (LUXURY50) or receive a FREE Altec Lansing ALT-500 Bluetooth Turntable valued at $149 (TURNTABLE.)
CODE: LUXURY50 or TURNTABLE
The Products: Each box contains a curated selection of products and experiences and provides subscribers with a taste of the good life!
Ships to: All states except AL, AK, HI, MS, ND, and UT.
Vices February 2021 Review
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Included is a handy booklet with all of our product info. These are always filled with tons of useful info and great images as well as additional details on the brands included inside.
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Kuleana Rum Works Huihui A Blend of White Rums, 750ml - Retail Value $34.99
Kuleana Rum Works Nanea A Blend of Aged Rums Aged 2 Years, 750ml - Retail Value $39.99
It's always fun to get a Vices that has liquor inside! This month arrived with two bottles of rum, which is always a spirit that puts me in a summery state of mind. There is one bottle of blended white rum and a second bottle of blended aged rums. These two bottles are special because they are made with fresh-pressed sugarcane juice from heirloom sugarcane (Kuleana Rum Works grows 40 varieties!). Less than 5% of the world's rum is made like this because having that much fresh-pressed sugarcane on hand is labor-intensive and requires a lot of craft.
The Huihui rum is a blend of Kuleana's rum and other blends from New Guinea and Martinique. I used it in my cocktail this month but also thought it was yummy with seltzer and a squeeze of lime! It is bright, refreshing, and great for mixed drinks.
The darker Nanea blend is comprised of rums from Guadeloupe, Guatemala, and El Salvador. This one is wood-aged and is actually quite sippable as it, which is saying a lot for someone like me. It has a warmer feel than the white rum and is a little smoky and a little sweet.
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Prince of Scots The Legends of Hawaii Copper Tiki Mug - Retail Value $79.00
I thought this mug had a really weird scent but it seems like this is due to the packaging. After a wash it was smell-free. It is also quite large, which for me means trouble when it comes to mixed drinks. Will likes to randomly drink his summer beers out of copper and this is a great size for a beer or a large mai tai. It is made of solid copper and features the Tiki god Kane:
Ancient God of Light and Life: Provides safe keeping, Virtue Tiki of Patience and Consciousness. God of procreation. Highest of the 4 major Hawaiian Tiki Gods.
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SWZLE Stainless Steel Drinking Straws, 4 straws - Retail Value $9.99
Finally, our last item is a set of 4 straight steel straws with a pretty and very tropical metallic finish. They are perfect for mixing and sipping your cocktail creations.
Speaking of, are you ready for a little cocktail? I chose to make this one in a smaller glass, because, well, I made it at 11:00 am on a weekday and I know myself well enough not to dare make one large enough for our Kane mug unless I can go to bed right after.
Here is what you will need:
- 1 oz white rum
- 1 chilled can of Dogfish Head Sea Quench Ale
- 1 chilled large orange
- a sprinkle of chunky raw sugar
- second orange for garnish (I used a pink Cara Cara Orange)
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I then sprinkled with some raw sugar (you can also coat the rim of the glass) and garnish it with an orange slice. Enjoy!
Verdict: This was a great fun Vices box in terms of the curation and contents, but, again, I just find the value a little low for such an expensive box. This box costs $144.90 after shipping to PA and there was a total value inside of $163.97. So we did save a little $$$ by purchasing the box, but I always want to feel like a box this expensive has a ton of value. Arguably, the booklet adds another element of value because it was super educational, had recipes, and was a really fun read. But I still want a little more here for a $129.95/month investment. I actually found myself loving the rums (maybe a little too much for a weekday..) and though the price of the Tiki mug was a little crazy to me, it was beautifully made and very on theme. I think this box will delight lovers of rum and summery drinks alike, though maybe they should have sent a third bottle to really kick it over the top!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, but you can purchase the Vices Tiki Box for $159. Sign up by the 1st of the month to receive that month's box.
ACTIVE DEAL: Save $50 off your first subscription (LUXURY50) or receive a FREE Altec Lansing ALT-500 Bluetooth Turntable valued at $149 (TURNTABLE.)
CODE: LUXURY50 or TURNTABLE
Value Breakdown: This box costs $144.90 ($129.95 + $14.95 shipping to PA) meaning each of the items has an average cost of $24.15.
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