Does anyone else think going out to the bar is overrated? Between the obnoxiously loud music and outrageously priced drinks, it's pretty much the last place I want to be. However, I love a good drink on occasion and it's fun to try out new cocktails and spirits, so I decided it was time to give alcohol subscription boxes a try.
Here are the 13 best alcohol subscription boxes I've discovered thus far in 2023. The following list covers everything from cocktail subscription boxes to wine clubs and craft beer boxes. There are options for every budget and most of these alcohol subscriptions offer some degree of customization. Whether you want to become more of a connoisseur or just want to explore new drinks, these subscription boxes are definitely worth a try.
The 13 Best Alcohol Subscriptions and Alcohol Subscription Boxes
1. Flaviar - Best Alcohol Subscription for Hard Liquor & Spirits
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The Cost: $60 per month for a monthly membership. $110 for a 3-month membership. $315 for a 12-month membership. Subscribe here!
About the Subscription: Flaviar lets you treat yourself to your favorite spirits from around the world. You can sign up for a monthly, quarterly, or yearly subscription and will receive 1, 2, or 8 products respectively. Each product is either a Tasting Box or a bottle from Flaviar's curated selection.
Inside the Tasting Box, subscribers will find three 50ml (1.7oz) curated samples of premium and/or craft spirits along with a collectible Flaviar branded concrete coaster. A guide is also included that explains the tasting notes and provides information about distilleries.
Want to pick a bottle instead? There are tons of options for whiskey, rum, gin, tequila, mezcal, brandy, and vodka. You can also try rare finds like whiskey seltzer, cachaça, and rum and rye mix.
Shipping: All US states, except AK, AR, DE, HI, MS, SD, UT, and WV.
Check out our Flaviar details and reviews.
2. Taster's Club — Longest Running and Largest Premier Online Alcohol Club
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The Cost: Starts at $44.99 per month for certain spirits. Save with a prepaid membership plan. Sign up here!
About the Subscription: Hard-to-find spirits are suddenly made available to those who join Taster's Club! Subscribe to the alcohol of your choice from options including whiskey, bourbon, scotch, tequila, gin, rum, vodka, and wine, or for $58 per month, you can be surprised. Every month, a full-size bottle of alcohol will be delivered to you for your enjoyment along with a Digital 101 email about each bottle with tasting notes and drinking suggestions from the producer.
Shipping: All US states except Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, and Utah.
Check out our Taster's Club details and reviews.
3. Cocktail Courier - Very Affordable Cocktail Subscription Box
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The Cost: $29.99 per cocktail kit without alcohol, or $49.99 for a complete cocktail kit. Subscribe here!
About the Subscription: It’s right in the name - Cocktail Courier provides the ingredients and instructions you need to create craft cocktails. You’ll select your favorite spirit categories, then receive everything necessary for 6-8 delicious cocktails. The instructions are well written and easy to follow — and yes, the alcohol you’ll need is included (along with garnishes, aromatics, and more).
Just want the mix, but no alcohol? Cocktail Courier also offers alcohol-free cocktail kits as well.
Shipping: Ships to the United States, but in some states, residents can’t legally order alcohol for delivery.
Check out our Cocktail Courier details and reviews.
4. Winc - Best Monthly Box for Small-Batch Wines
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The Cost: Starts at $59.99 per month. Subscribe here!
About the Subscription: Winc is a subscription box tailor-made for wine lovers. The experience begins with a quiz to learn your taste and curate your selections, relying on your feedback about preferences in fruits, beverages, and food. Wine connoisseurs will find four bottles each month — you can replace any of their selections or skip a bottle to get a credit towards your next order.
The service gets better over time as Winc’s rating system narrows in on your palate. As long as you provide feedback, you’ll only receive bottles of vino that are perfect for you. With regularly changing offerings of unique, small-production wines sourced directly from vineyards and winemakers, Winc delivers quality curated wines at an affordable price point.
Shipping: Ships to most of the United States. Check whether Winc is available in your area.
Check out our Winc details and reviews.
5. Original Craft Beer Club - Best Monthly Subscription for Craft Beers
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The Cost: $47.95 for 12 beers per month. $95.90 for 24 beers per month. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Receive 3 bonus gifts with your first shipment! No coupon needed - just use this link.
About the Subscription: If ever you feel like you're having a hard time getting your hands on the best beer, fear not: The Original Craft Beer Club handles the hard work. This craft beer subscription service sources 12 or 24 coveted bottles from the best brands around the country, with an emphasis on variety.
Each shipment includes four different styles of beer (three or six bottles of each style) featuring small-production, independent brewers. The box also comes with a newsletter to help you brush up on your knowledge of brewing. You’ll learn more about what types of brews you like — and just as importantly, why you like them.
Shipping: Ships to the contiguous United States.
Check out our Craft Beer Club details and reviews.
6. MashBox Club by Mash & Grape - Popular Club for Rare Spirits
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The Cost: Starts at $44 per month. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 15% off the annual subscription!
CODE: MSAMASH15
About the Subscription: Each month you'll receive an expertly selected bottle of whiskey, scotch, bourbon, gin, tequila, or rum. Spirits are sourced from world-class small distillers and independent bottlers so you're bound to try something new and exceptional in each box.
Shipping: Ships to most of the United States.
Check out our MashBox details and reviews.
7. American Cocktail Club - Cocktail Subscription Box Curated by Award-Winning Mixologists
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The Cost: Starts at $44.99 per month for the Everything But Booze Box. Starts at $54.99 per month for the Everything Box. Subscribe here!
About the Subscription: Become your own mixologist with American Cocktail Club! Each month subscribers will receive 4 servings of craft cocktails curated by award-winning mixologists around the USA. Each drink blend is made from natural ingredients and is low in calories and sugar.
Shipping: Ships to all of the US except AK, KS, KY, MS, UT.
8. Naked Wines - Best Monthly Subscription for Exclusive Wines
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The Cost: Starts at $40 per month. Subscribe here!
About the Subscription: Naked Wines is a subscription service, but not an alcohol “box,” per se. Members pay for access to exclusive wines from independent winemakers. On the Naked Wines website, you’ll be able to purchase bottles at insider prices (the company claims to offer discounts of up to 60% off retail).
You’ll need some knowledge of wines to make the most of this subscription, so if you’re looking for hands-on guidance, you might want to look elsewhere. With that said, Naked Wines is every wine expert’s secret weapon: The service can expand your palate and save you quite a bit of money in the process.
Shipping: Ships to most US states. Find out if Naked Wines is available in your area by entering your zip code during signup.
Check out our Naked Wines details and reviews.
9. Beer Drop - Best Alcohol Subscription for Colorado-based Beer
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The Cost: $33 per month for 6 beers, $40 per month for 8 beers, and $44 per month for 10 beers. Subscribe here!
About the Subscription: This beer club is perfect for the microbrewery explorer who wants a taste of Colorado. Beer Drop's beer boxes contain 3-5 types of microbrewed beers that all hail from the hub of craft beer, Colorado.
When you sign up you can choose what style of beer you wish to receive, or if you want Beer Drop to surprise you with their top picks, their system will do its magic to match you up with a delicious curation of their favorite craft brews. Plus and Ultimate members have the added perk of swapping out beers before their box ships.
Each box will look a little different—some months it will include three to five 2-packs of 12 oz. cans, while others may include 16 oz. cans and 32 oz. “Crowlers.”
Shipping: Ships to most US states.
Check out our Beer Drop details and reviews to learn more.
10. Shaker & Spoon - Best Subscription Box for Premium Cocktail Ingredients
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The Cost: Starts at $59 per month. Save with longer subscriptions. Subscribe here!
About the Box: Shaker & Spoon contains just about everything you need to make a killer cocktail — except the alcohol. But it’s still a fantastic cocktail kit for mixologists in the making.
This cocktail subscription includes mixers, syrups, bitters, garnishes, and recipes to channel your inner bartender. Each cocktail kit features three recipes from top bartenders; each recipe can be modified in four different ways for a total of 12 different drinks.
Cocktails range from classic Manhattans to creative craft mixes, but they’re always tasty (and you’re sure to impress guests at your next dinner party). If you’re not drinking, Shaker & Spoon includes plenty of mocktail recipes, so you’ll always have something to try.
Shipping: Ships to most US states.
Check out our Shaker & Spoon details and reviews.
11. Vine Oh! - Best Wine Club for Treating Yourself
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The Cost: $64.99 per quarterly box. Subscribe here!
About the Subscription: Vine Oh! is great if you want more than just wine to show up at your door every quarter. Each box contains two bottles of premium wines (you’ll get to decide whether to receive reds, whites, or both), along with spa-quality “rejuvenating" products and other gifts. Most also include decadent treats — think dark chocolates and other goodies that pair well with the alcohol.
Shipping: Ships to all US states except Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, Rhode Island, or Utah.
Check out our Vine Oh details and reviews.
12. Firstleaf - Best Wine Club for International Wines
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The Cost: $89.94 for 6-bottle club orders, $179.98 for 12-bottle club orders. Subscribe here!
ACTIVE DEAL: Intro offer $39.95 + free shipping no code needed. No coupon needed - just use this link.
About the Subscription: When you sign up for a Firstleaf subscription, you take a quiz that asks you about your wine preferences. Based on your responses, your first box will be curated for you (but you can swap out any wines that don’t interest you). As you rank the bottles and continue to provide feedback over time, your recommendations will become increasingly more accurate.
Firstleaf works directly with wineries and winemakers to cut out the middlemen, which allows them to get wines to subscribers at a significant discount. They pride themselves on their ability to offer wines at a fair price— without the retail markup you often see in markets and liquor stores.
Each box includes six or twelve bottles of wine tailored to your taste and feedback.
Shipping: Ships to all US states except Mississippi, Utah, and Rhode Island.
Check out our Firstleaf details and reviews.
13. Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club - Best Beer Club with Niche Subscriptions
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The Cost: Starts at $35.95 per month. Sign up here!
ACTIVE DEAL: $10 off a 4 shipment order
CODE: SAVE10
The Beer: This beer club offers several different niches of beer subscriptions. Its most popular beer box is The U.S. Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club which is all about small domestic breweries from the United States. Each month you'll get a dozen 12 oz. craft beers, featuring four different styles from two different US craft breweries along with tasting notes.
Past boxes have included everything from IPAs and pilsners to stouts and nitros. Looking to satisfy specific tastes with your beer subscription box? This beer club offers niche versions of their subscription for distinct interests (hoppy beers, rare beers, etc.) in addition to their standard, general plan.
Interested in other niches? You can also subscribe to other beer clubs including The Hop-Heads Beer Club, The International Beer Club, The Rare Beer Club, and The U.S. and International Variety Beer Club. Learn more about each club here.
Shipping: All US states except Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Utah, and some zip codes in Kentucky.
Check out our Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club reviews and details.
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