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Best subscription giftWATTB82/100

The Curious Drinker (formerly Craft Gin Club) spirits subscription

Our verdict · A gift that keeps arriving — a full-size bottle of gin or rum plus mixers and treats to build the serve — ideal for a couple who enjoy a drink together.

Buy it if

The couple enjoys gin or other spirits and would like discovering a new bottle to mix with each delivery.

Skip it if

Skip it for non-drinkers, or anyone who dislikes ongoing subscriptions and auto-renewal admin.

Where to get it

The Curious Drinker (formerly Craft Gin Club) spirits subscription

WATTB Score

82/ 100

Our research-based editorial assessment.

How we score →

£47 per box (monthly or bi-monthly; indicative)

Indicative price at the time of review.

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Craft Gin Club, one of the UK's biggest drinks subscriptions, rebranded as The Curious Drinker in 2026 and now sends a box built around a full-size bottle of gin or rum — no longer gin only — alongside matched tonics and mixers, foodie treats and serve suggestions. It's the natural pick for couples who enjoy a drink together, and its feature set is strong: a genuine full-size bottle rather than miniatures, plus everything to build the serve (the brand advertises enough for 14-plus cocktail serves per box). It ranks fifth because it scores lowest on value and reliability of our picks: at an indicative £47 per box — the brand says the contents are worth £65 or more — reviews are mixed on whether the mixers and snacks justify the price, and as a subscription it needs managing to avoid unwanted renewals. Boxes can be taken monthly or bi-monthly with free UK delivery, so you can gift a single box or an ongoing plan. The trade-off versus the one-off gifts above is commitment: it's the most 'giving' option over time, but only if the couple actually drinks spirits.

The good & the bad

Pros

  • Includes a full-size bottle of gin or rum, not miniatures, plus mixers to build the serve
  • Flexible frequency (monthly or bi-monthly) with free UK delivery
  • A gift that keeps arriving — good for a couple who enjoy a drink together

Cons

  • At an indicative £47 a box, value is debated once mixers and snacks are factored in
  • Subscription needs managing to avoid unwanted renewals; unsuitable for non-drinkers

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Key facts

Best for
subscription gift
Typical cost
£47 per box (monthly or bi-monthly; indicative)
Bottle
One full-size bottle of gin or rum per box
Extras
Paired tonics/mixers, foodie treats and serve suggestions
Frequency
Monthly or bi-monthly
Delivery
Free UK delivery
Note
Formerly Craft Gin Club; rebranded The Curious Drinker in 2026

Researched by WATTB

Published
14 September 2026
Updated
14 September 2026
Last verified
14 September 2026
Sources
7 sources

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