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
£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
How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Virgin Experience Days gift card & couples experiences | 90/100 | Gift cards from £25; couples experiences typically ~£50–£300+ (indicative) | overall |
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| 3.The Adventure Challenge: Couples Edition | 87/100 | From £24.99 (RRP £49.99; frequently discounted — indicative) | budget & date-night gift |
| 4.The Night Sky personalised star map print | 84/100 | From ~£45 (indicative; larger sizes and foil/glow-in-the-dark finishes cost more) | personalised keepsake |
| 5.The Curious Drinker (formerly Craft Gin Club) spirits subscriptionThis pick | 82/100 | £47 per box (monthly or bi-monthly; indicative) | subscription gift |
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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