Flaviar

What's in the box: A typical tasting box holds a few small samples of curated spirits, usually whiskey, with tasting notes, and members can also buy full bottles at member prices.

Flaviar is a US-focused online spirits club that has grown into a broader shop. Its website leads with whiskey, especially bourbon, rye and American single malt, and also carries tequila, rum and gift sets. Subscriptions sit next to a large retail catalog. The site promotes a paid membership tier called Flaviar Black that unlocks member pricing and exclusive access to some bottles. There is also a Bottle Pass offer, a rewards points program and a seasonal whiskey advent calendar, which is currently open for pre-order. Flaviar has long been known for tasting boxes of small samples that let you try several spirits before buying a full bottle. The site still highlights how many samples it has shipped and offers tasting notes and profiles for the bottles it lists. Its strengths are range and curation: limited editions, single barrel picks and gift packs are easy to find. Its weakness is complexity. With memberships, passes, points and pre-orders all on offer, it can be hard to tell what you are paying for, and many of the listed prices require Black. Most featured products also show no customer reviews yet. Alcohol shipping rules vary by state, so check availability before you sign up. For whiskey fans who want a guided way to explore, it is still a solid choice.