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Flaviar Alternatives: Taster's Club

If you’re looking for Flaviar alternatives for joining a whiskey club or a bourbon club, you might find that there are several options out there. Some clubs offer samples, while some offer full bottles. Some offer only a couple of club options, such as craft beer, wine, or whiskey. And others offer a wider range of options. Some are even excellent for giving as gifts. You also want to consider shipping options, cost, and frequency of delivery. So how do you choose which one is right for you? This post will explore some of these aspects between Taster’s Club and the other well-known spirits club, Flaviar.  

We’ll review everything you need to know to make the most informed decision for yourself or for your gift recipient. 

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What to Look for When Shopping for Alcohol Subscriptions

If you're looking for a way to enjoy your favorite alcoholic beverages regularly, then an alcohol subscription may be the perfect solution. However, with so many different options available, it can be tough to know where to start. Here are some things to look for when shopping for alcohol subscriptions so that you can find the perfect one for your taste and budget. 

    • Membership types:
      • What type of alcohol membership do I want to join? An all-around club or a specific alcohol club (Wine of the Month, for example)?
      • How much is the membership? 
      • How long is the billing cycle?
      • How much does the membership cost? Does this fit within my budget?
    • What comes with each membership?
      • Are there any add-ons for the membership, like tasting notes or distillery information? 
      • How large is the liquor bottle you’re receiving, full size or sample size? 
    • Knowing What You’re Receiving Vs. the Element of Surprise
      • Do you want to see what you receive every month, or do you want to be surprised?
    • Frequency of Shipping
      • How often will you receive a bottle of alcohol, monthly, bi-monthly, every three months? 
    • Shipping Destinations
    • Does the alcohol subscription service ship to your state? 
    • Does it ship to your country?
  • Packaging
    • Is the packaging secure and discreet so that no one knows what is in the package? 
  • Customer Service and Support
    • How reliable are the customer service and support? 
    • When is the customer service team available? 
    • How can I reach the customer support team?
  • Sign-up Process
    • What does the sign-up process require? 
    • Is there a waiting period to sign-up?
    • Is it invite-only?

Once you know what you want in an alcohol subscription, you’ll know which club better fits your needs. The two subscriptions we’ll compare today are the most popular in the alcohol subscription space, Taster’s Club and Flaviar.

Taster’s Club: The Flaviar Alternative

We may be slightly biased because we love our Taster’s Club membership and members, but we want to compare both options for you so that you can find the best alcohol membership to meet your needs. 

Both Taster’s Club and Flaviar focus on curating a collection of unique liquor bottles for members. Both offer premium selections, and both give members a convenient way to get consistent access to a variety of interesting bottles. 

The differences are mainly in how each business is structured and what membership includes. This is why it’s good to know what you’re looking for before deciding. Try both Taster’s Club and Flaviar for three months, and decide which one you prefer. You’ll receive excellent value from both, and we think life should be full of choices and experiences.

Flaviar Alternatives: Membership Types

What Taster’s Club offers

Taster’s Club offers 9 and monthly, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month memberships. 

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You can either purchase a membership or give the membership as a gift. Once you become a member, you’ll receive one full-sized 750ml bottle per month. Members choose the club, and we choose the bottles. 

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What Flaviar offers

Flaviar has three annual membership tiers: Standard, Premium, and All Access. With a standard membership, individuals can get access to 2 small-batch, rare bottles per year. Premium offers 4 products per year for $279, and All-Access includes 8 products per year for $349.

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Flaviar offers quarterly and yearly memberships. Each quarter, you’ll receive a Tasting Box with 3 vials of 50 ml samples of liquor, and there is usually a theme every quarter. You choose the bottle you want among their bottle selection. 

What comes with the membership?

What comes with a Taster’s Club membership

At Taster’s Club, we work closely with our partners and distilleries to choose the most premium, high-quality bottles we can find. With a Taster’s Club membership, you’ll receive one finely-curated and selected 750ml bottle just for you each month, worth $40-$184, depending on the club. You’ll also receive educational material, our Digital 101, with information about the bottle, the brand, the distillery, plus expert-level tasting notes. 

What comes with a Flaviar membership

With Flaviar, every time your bottle ships (the frequency depends on the membership type you have), you’ll also receive a Tasting Box, which includes (3) 1.7-ounce vials of premium spirits for you to try, and a credit for a bottle of your choice. Just like Taster’s Club, Flaviar offers online content to learn about the spirits you sample. 

Knowing what you're receiving versus the element of surprise

How we surprise you at Taster’s Club

At Taster’s Club, we’re known for our surprise selections. While we have a growing list of brands and distilleries we work with, we typically don’t announce a month’s feature ahead of time. Instead, we like surprising our members with new, interesting bottles so you can try something new, expand your palette, and maybe even discover a new favorite. If you like a bottle, you can peruse our Bottle Shop to order extra or select another full-sized bottle to try. We’re also well-known for our gifting option, which allows you to purchase a club for another person and send the recipient a personalized welcome certificate.

How Flaviar surprises you (or doesn’t)

With Flaviar, there’s no element of surprise. You get to pick the bottle and Taster’s Box you want and they’ll ship your box for free. So if you want more control over what you receive, this membership is for you. But if you’d rather let experts do the picking for you, choose Taster’s Club.

Frequency of shipping

Taster’s Club

Taster’s Club sends members one full-sized 750ml bottle per month, and we have two rounds of shipments per month. This way, if you sign up after our first big shipment, you don’t have to wait another full month to receive your next bottle, you’ll receive one before the end of the month. We bill monthly, but you also have the option to pay for your membership in full when you sign up.

Flaviar

Flaviar ships one Tasting Box of three small 1.7ml sample vials per shipment that includes free shipping. They also give members a monthly credit for free shipping on a full bottle of your choice. 

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Shipping destinations

Taster’s Club

At Taster’s Club, we ship to most continental United States; however, see the chart below to see the states we exclude. 

We also don’t ship internationally or to Canada at the moment.

Flaviar

Flaviar ships to all European countries except military states and some states in the United States. See the chart below to see the states Flaviar excludes. 

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Packaging

Taster’s Club

We ship our bottles in inconspicuous cardboard boxes. This way, if you choose to have your bottles shipped to a business address, no one will know that it’s alcohol. 

Note: REMEMBER WHEN YOU’RE DESIGNATING A SHIPPING ADDRESS FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP THAT A PERSON 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER MUST BE PRESENT TO SIGN FOR THE PACKAGE. 

Flaviar

Flaviar’s vials are shipped in a round, padded cylinder box to ensure their vials and bottles don’t break. They also include coasters with tasting notes.

Cost of Alcohol Gift Subscriptions

Taster’s Club

The cost of memberships depends on the club you choose. Our least expensive clubs are Gin or Vodka (each $44/month), Wine ($49/month), and Tequila or Rum (each $54/month). Our more expensive clubs are Bourbon Club, Whiskey Club, Scotch Club, and our Pro memberships, which range from $69 to $184 per month. We bill monthly before each bottle is shipped. 

BE SURE THAT IF YOU MOVE OR CHANGE LOCATIONS TO EMAIL US AT INFO@TASTERSCLUB.COM SO THAT THERE ARE NO DELIVERY DELAYS OR RE-SHIPPING FEES. 

Flaviar

Flaviar offers three tiers: Standard, Premium, and All-Access. All memberships cost $159 annually, Premium is $279 annually, and All-Access is $349. They offer free shipping for one bottle and Taster Box per month. 

Customer service and support

Both Taster’s Club and Flaviar work hard to improve their customer support and relations daily, with dedicated teams specializing in customer happiness. However, Taster’s Club answers any questions or concerns between regular business hours 9 am-5 pm, 5 days a week. Should there be a problem with your membership, our team will work with you to find a solution.

Sign-up process

Taster’s Club

Taster’s Club is a simple 3-step process: First, choose whether you’d like to purchase a club for yourself or to give as a gift. Choose the club you want to be in or give, enter your payment info, and check your email for confirmation that you’re in the club. Easy peasy.

Get an inside look at what it would be like to send the gift of Taster's Club in our video below.

Flaviar

It used to be that Flaviar was an invitation-only club where would-be members had to wait for months for spots to open up, but now it seems that the wait has been cut down to just a few days. When you join, you choose the brands or bottles that you’ve already tasted so they get a feel of what types of liquor you’ll enjoy. 

 

Team structure

Taster’s Club

Taster’s Club is run by a small dedicated team, all from different places and backgrounds, but united in one purpose–to offer our members a uniquely-curated spirits experience. Because we’re a small, tight team, we are quick and agile in our approach. We can quickly change a procedure to give our members a better experience, and we respond quickly to our members’ questions and concerns. We operate in the United States, and we thrive on solid, steady growth, making sure nothing falls through the cracks. 

Flaviar

Flaviar is a bigger machine with lots of moving parts, which can also take more time and effort to keep it running steadily. It can be challenging to change a procedure within an operation that hinges on so many parts. They can serve members in the UK, and their newest office is located in New York, which gives them a benefit stateside. 

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Flaviar alternatives: Decision time 

So, if you’re in the market for an alcohol of the month club, it’s worth taking a look at all of your options. If you’re looking for a club that will let you choose different liquors for your shipments, Flaviar is the perfect option. But if you want more than just a bottle of alcohol, or if you want to try something new every month, there are several Flaviar alternatives out there. Taster’s Club is one such alternative that is worth checking out. With a wide variety of clubs to choose from – including whiskey, wine, tequila, and more – Taster’s Club offers something for everyone. And with gift options available, it can make the perfect present for the spirits connoisseur in your life. So what are you waiting for? Try Taster’s Club today! 

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