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The Best Gin Subscription Boxes in the UK for 2026

By WhatAreTheTop.Best Editorial TeamUpdated 9 min read

A good gin subscription drops a new craft distillery through your letterbox every month — but the category shifted in 2026, with long-time leader Craft Gin Club rebranding to The Curious Drinker and now rotating other spirits. To help you pick the right box for discovery or gifting, we compared the UK subscriptions still buyable in 2026 on what actually differs: full 70cl bottles versus miniatures versus 30ml drams, whether every box is guaranteed gin, the real monthly cost, and how easily you can skip or cancel. Prices below are indicative and offer-dependent, so re-check before you commit.

Our top picks

WATTB PickBest overall

The Curious Drinker (formerly Craft Gin Club) — Gin of the Month box

WATTB89/100
From £26 intro, renews ~£47 (indicative)See the pick →
Best gin-only (Scottish focus)

Craft56° Scottish Gin Club

WATTB87/100
From £40 per box, incl. UK shipping (indicative)See the pick →
Best for unusual & global gins

interGIN Gin Club

WATTB83/100
£49 every 2–4 months, ~£24.50/month (indicative)See the pick →

Researched by WATTB

Published
18 September 2026
Updated
18 September 2026
Last verified
18 September 2026
Sources
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We research and rank options from public data, official information and published reviews. How we research →

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How we picked · We ranked these gin subscriptions by drawing on official provider pages for box contents, pricing and cancellation terms, current indicative pricing checked against those sources, published reviews and aggregated customer feedback, plus editorial trade-press coverage of the 2026 rebrand — combined with our editorial assessment of value and gin focus. Read our full method →

The top 5 Gin Subscription Boxes in the UK for 2026

  1. Rank 1The Curious Drinker (formerly Craft Gin Club) — Gin of the Month boxWATTB Pick— Best overallWATTB89/100
  2. Rank 2Craft56° Scottish Gin Club— Best gin-only (Scottish focus)WATTB87/100
  3. Rank 3interGIN Gin Club— Best for unusual & global ginsWATTB83/100
  4. Rank 4I Love Gin — I Love Gin Club— Best value & for giftingWATTB82/100
  5. Rank 5Master of Malt Dram Club (gin)— Best for tasting breadthWATTB80/100

The WATTB Score is our own research-based editorial assessment out of 100 — not a customer-review average.

The picks in depth

Rank 1
WATTB PickBest overall

The Curious Drinker (formerly Craft Gin Club) — Gin of the Month box

WATTB89/100

Why it won

The biggest, most polished gin box in the UK — as long as you don't mind that post-rebrand it now rotates other spirits.

Full 70cl craft-gin bottle plus mixers, garnish, snacks, a cocktail kit and a magazine — the most complete box here

UK-wide craft discovery breadth rather than a single region

Self-serve online skip, pause, swap and cancel

Trade-off: Post-2026 rebrand rotates spirits, so gin is no longer guaranteed every box

From £26 intro, renews ~£47 (indicative)
Compare prices (opens in a new tab)Read the full review →
Rank 2
Best gin-only (Scottish focus)

Craft56° Scottish Gin Club

WATTB87/100

Why we recommend it

The purest full-bottle gin club here — Scottish, gin-only every box, at a flat all-in price.

Guaranteed Scottish gin every box — never rotates into other spirits

Flat indicative £40 including UK shipping, cheaper than Curious Drinker's full price

First box adds a branded glass and garnishes

Trade-off: Scottish distilleries only, so less global variety

From £40 per box, incl. UK shipping (indicative)
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Rank 3
Best for unusual & global gins

interGIN Gin Club

WATTB83/100

Why we recommend it

A full bottle of genuinely unusual UK and worldwide gin at a lower effective monthly spend.

Explicitly seeks out unusual UK and international gins

Lower effective monthly spend via 2-monthly billing

Paired tonics, garnishes, nibbles and first-box mystery miniatures or flowers

Trade-off: Delivered every 2 or 4 months, not monthly

£49 every 2–4 months, ~£24.50/month (indicative)
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Rank 4
Best value & for gifting

I Love Gin — I Love Gin Club

WATTB82/100

Why we recommend it

The cheapest, lowest-commitment way into the format — ideal as a gift or a first try.

Cheapest entry price of any pick here, postage included

Two gins to compare per box, tasting-led

Pause or cancel anytime, with short 1-month plans ideal for gifting

Trade-off: Miniatures only — no full bottle to keep, and pricey per millilitre

From £17.50/month, incl. postage (indicative)
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Rank 5
Best for tasting breadth

Master of Malt Dram Club (gin)

WATTB80/100

Why we recommend it

Five different gins to taste side by side each month, from a big, reliable UK retailer.

Five different gins to compare side by side each month — the widest discovery here

Backed by a major UK retailer with easy account management

Collectible tasting cards and bonus gifts on longer plans

Trade-off: No full bottle — 30ml drams only, so not for pouring proper G&Ts

From £24.95/month (indicative)
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How we ranked this list

We ranked these gin subscriptions by drawing on official provider pages for box contents, pricing and cancellation terms, current indicative pricing checked against those sources, published reviews and aggregated customer feedback, plus editorial trade-press coverage of the 2026 rebrand — combined with our editorial assessment of value and gin focus. We did not taste or personally subscribe to any box; scoring is research-based.

Prices and availability last checked September 2026; these change, so confirm current details with the provider before buying.

Read our full ranking method

Why you can trust WATTB

  • Independent & unbiased

    We rank on merit. Commercial links never change which picks make a guide or where they rank.

  • In-depth research

    Official information, specifications and aggregated expert and user reviews — compared, not guessed.

  • Clear pros & cons

    Every pick gets its real advantages and at least one honest trade-off, so you can weigh it.

  • Transparent sourcing

    We show how we rank and the sources behind each guide, and re-check them as things change.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best gin subscription box in the UK?

For most people we rank The Curious Drinker (the rebranded Craft Gin Club) best overall — a full 70cl craft-gin bottle plus mixers, garnish, snacks, a cocktail kit and a magazine make it the most generous box. If you want gin guaranteed every single time, Craft56° Scottish Gin Club is our top gin-only pick, since The Curious Drinker now rotates spirits after its 2026 rebrand. For a cheap gift or first try, I Love Gin is the best value.

How much does a gin subscription box cost in the UK?

Prices are indicative and offer-dependent. I Love Gin is the cheapest at around £17.50 a month including postage; Master of Malt's Dram Club is about £24.95 a month; interGIN is £49 billed every 2 to 4 months (roughly £24.50 a month); Craft56° is a flat £40 per box including shipping; and The Curious Drinker runs an intro box near £26 that renews around £47. Always re-check the current price before subscribing.

Do gin subscriptions come with a full bottle or miniatures?

It depends on the club. The Curious Drinker, Craft56° and interGIN each send a full-sized bottle (typically 70cl) every box. I Love Gin sends two gin miniatures plus tonics — enough for four G&Ts — rather than a bottle to keep. Master of Malt's Dram Club sends five 30ml drams to taste side by side. Full-bottle boxes give the best value per millilitre; miniatures and drams are better for tasting and gifting.

Can you cancel a gin subscription at any time?

Generally yes, though the process varies. The Curious Drinker lets you skip, pause, swap or cancel online. I Love Gin lets you pause or cancel payments anytime. interGIN accepts cancellation anytime with two weeks' notice requested. Craft56° allows cancellation anytime but by email rather than one click. Master of Malt offers monthly and multi-month plans with account management through the retailer. Check the specific terms before you sign up.

Sources & further reading

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