The Curious Drinker Review

The Curious Drinker expands the original Craft Gin Club idea into a broader drinks discovery service. Its current range covers gin, rum, tequila, whisky, cocktail kits, individual bottles, ready-to-drink options, gifts, mixers, and alcohol-free products. Customers can subscribe for recurring boxes or order many products as one-off purchases.

That wider selection suits several occasions, including home cocktail nights, birthday gifts, regular spirit discovery, and alcohol-free entertaining. The service also adds mixers, recipes, garnishes, and snacks to selected boxes, removing some of the planning involved in trying unfamiliar drinks.

The key question is how well the quality, subscription flexibility, box contents, and delivery experience support the price. Read on to decide if a recurring membership or one-off box belongs in your drinks cabinet.

What Is The Curious Drinker?

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The Curious Drinker began as Craft Gin Club in 2015. Founders Jon Hulme and John Burke created the business to help customers discover craft spirits while supporting independent producers. In 2026, the company adopted its new name and expanded beyond gin after 11 years in the category.

The company currently works with independent distillers, small-batch producers, and mixologists. Its shop includes:

• Gin, rum, tequila, whisky, and other spirits

• Monthly and every-two-month subscription boxes

• Individual bottles and cocktail sets

• Ready-to-drink cocktails and mixers

• Gifts and limited-edition releases

• Alcohol-free spirits and cocktail options

How Does The Curious Drinker Subscription Work?

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Start by selecting a gin or rum box, then decide which format and delivery schedule suit you. Current discovery-box pages offer delivery every month or every two months. The company’s terms also allow certain subscriptions to renew every three months, depending on the plan selected at checkout or through the member account.

Current subscription pages advertise several membership features:

• Discounted introductory pricing

• Free standard delivery

• Two percent cashback on purchases

• A discount on later boxes

• Access to limited releases

• Options to swap, skip, pause, or cancel

These promotions may change, so shoppers should confirm the current terms before subscribing. Recurring membership payments are charged on the 23rd of the relevant billing month. The company must receive and acknowledge a cancellation before that date to stop the next charge and shipment.

What Comes in a Discovery Box?

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Open a standard Discovery Box to find a full-size craft spirit supported by drinks, ingredients, and serving guidance. Current gin and rum examples contain a 70cl bottle at 40% ABV, though the featured producer and flavour profile change with each release.

A full box may include:

• One premium craft spirit

• Selected tonics or other mixers

• Cocktail syrup or preparation ingredients

• Dried fruit or botanical garnishes

• Extra alcoholic or alcohol-free drinks

• Savoury snacks and sweet treats

• Recipe cards or a Spirit Guide magazine

Discovery Boxes provide enough spirit and ingredients for more than 14 cocktail serves. Recipes guide customers through the featured drinks, so prior bartending experience isn’t required. Exact contents, dietary details, ABV, and serving quantities vary by release.

Altitude Gin Discovery Box: Alpine Botanicals for a Complete Night In  

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Explore a French-inspired gin built around rosemary, lemon, basil, juniper, elderflower, and myrtille. Altitude Summer Alpine Dry Gin brings fresh herbal and citrus notes, while the included mixers, garnishes, cocktail ingredients, and snacks create a ready-planned tasting experience at home.

• Includes one 70cl bottle of gin at 40% ABV

• Pairs with two light Indian tonics and rosebud garnish

• Provides ingredients for a Raspberry and Rosemary Highball

• Adds Earl Grey tonic, lime soda, and alcohol-free blood orange cider

• Comes with tortilla chips, pretzel pieces, and crème brûlée fudge

Order the Altitude Gin Discovery Box for a curated evening of G&Ts, cocktails, and snacks without sourcing each item separately.

Altitude Rum Discovery Box: Alpine Herbs and Citrus Spice for a Curated Night In

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Discover a French Alpine-inspired rum infused with Génépi, a wild herb traditionally used in regional liqueurs. Altitude Spiced Rum combines orange, black pepper, herbs, and soft floral notes, then pairs them with ginger ale, lime, and ingredients for a bright Lemon Highball.

• Includes one 70cl bottle of spiced rum at 40% ABV

• Comes with two dry ginger ales and a lime garnish

• Provides lemon soda and syrup for a Lemon Highball

• Adds lime soda and alcohol-free blood orange cider

• Includes rosemary bites, tortilla chips, and crème brûlée fudge

Try the Altitude Rum Discovery Box for an easy tasting session that moves from a classic mixed serve to a citrus-led cocktail.

Hugo Spritz Cocktail Box: Floral Sparkle for Easy Summer Serves

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Create a light, aromatic Hugo Spritz at home with a full-size elderflower vodka liqueur, organic sparkling wine, soda water, lemon garnish, and a cocktail shaker kit. Connie Glaze Elderflower Vodka combines floral notes with Cornish apple juice, while the sparkling wine and soda add a crisp, lively finish.

• Includes one 70cl elderflower vodka liqueur at 20% ABV

• Comes with six 180ml cans of organic sparkling wine

• Adds two 200ml bottles of bubbly soda water

• Includes zingy lemon garnish for a brighter serve

• Provides a shaker kit for simple cocktail preparation

Pick up the Hugo Spritz Cocktail Box and set up a polished round of summer drinks with only ice and glassware left to add.

Old Fashioned Cocktail Box: Irish Whiskey and Bitters for Bar-Style Serves 

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Build a classic Old Fashioned at home with five-year-aged Irish whiskey, simple syrup, and three styles of Angostura bitters. McConnell’s Signature Release combines citrus, oak, vanilla, butterscotch, stone fruit, and light peppercorn notes, giving the cocktail a smooth base with balanced sweetness and spice.

• Includes one 70cl bottle of Irish whiskey at 42% ABV

• Comes with three 5cl portions of simple syrup

• Adds orange, cocoa, and aromatic bitters

• Provides expert preparation guidance

• Includes a cocktail shaker kit under the current limited-time offer

Bring the Old Fashioned Cocktail Box to your next quiet evening or gift it to someone who enjoys building classic whiskey drinks at home.

Limited-Edition Margarita Cocktail Box: Tequila, Triple Sec, and Bar-Ready Extras

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Shake authentic Margaritas at home with small-batch tequila, orange-forward triple sec, lime sherbet syrup, and Cornish sea salt. Tiempo Tequila Blanco brings herbal, citrus, and peppery notes, while Burnt Faith Triple Sec adds orange, apricot, candied peel, and vanilla flavours. The box also includes an alcohol-free raspberry option for a lighter alternative.

• Includes one 70cl Tiempo Tequila Blanco at 40% ABV

• Comes with Burnt Faith Triple Sec at 22% ABV

• Adds bartender-crafted lime sherbet cocktail syrup

• Includes Cornish sea salt flakes and a 250ml alcohol-free Raspberry Margarita

• Provides a free cocktail shaker kit under the limited-time promotion

Set up your next Margarita night with the full kit before this limited-edition box leaves the range.

Citrus Collins Cocktail Set: Bright Lemon and Peach for 14 Refreshing Serves

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Mix a bright Citrus Collins at home with Canadian craft gin, peach cocktail syrup, orange soda, and dried garnish. Distillerie 3 Lacs Lemon & Sunflower Gin combines smooth sunflower seed notes with lively lemon, while the exclusive Peach Fizz syrup adds fruit and balance. Each set provides enough ingredients for 14 serves.

• Includes one 70cl bottle of gin at 40% ABV

• Comes with seven 5cl Peach Fizz syrup portions

• Adds seven 330ml cans of award-winning orange soda

• Includes four packs of dried orange garnish

• Requires only simple stirring and serving over ice

Serve the Citrus Collins set at your next gathering and keep the drinks flowing without preparing each ingredient from scratch.

Cuba Libre Cocktail Set: Spiced Rum, Crafted Colas, and Lime 

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Create 14 Cuba Libre cocktails with Lantic Spiced Rum, artisan colas, and dried lime garnish. The rum combines Caribbean and Jamaican spirits with Cornish botanicals, producing caramel, sea salt, and warm spice notes. Three cola styles let guests explore apple spice, barrel-smoked richness, or bright citrus flavours.

• Includes one 70cl bottle of spiced rum at 40% ABV

• Makes up to 14 cocktail serves

• Features spiced apple, smoked, and citrus-led colas

• Comes with four lime garnish packs

• Adds a cocktail shaker kit during the current promotion

Turn the Cuba Libre set into an easy tasting night and let each cola bring a different character to the rum.

Alcohol-Free Spirits Box: Full-Flavoured 0% Drinks for Easy Mocktail Making

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Explore alcohol-free drinks with two full-size 0% spirits, matched mixers, garnishes, syrups, and ready-to-drink options. Conker Bowser Leaf brings dry, herbaceous notes for a classic alcohol-free G&T, while Feragaia combines 12 land and sea botanicals with citrus, kelp, blackcurrant leaf, and pink peppercorn.

• Includes two 70cl alcohol-free spirits at 0% ABV

• Comes with tonic and ginger ale for simple serves

• Provides ingredients for two different mocktails

• Adds sparkling water, lemonade, and ready-to-drink alcohol-free options

• Includes citrus and lime garnishes plus a promotional shaker kit

Open the Alcohol-Free Spirits Box for a tasting night that keeps the flavour and skips the alcohol.

Canned Cocktails Mixed Pack: Three Bar-Inspired Drinks With No Mixing Required 

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Sample the full Crafted Cocktail range in one six-can case. Each gently sparkling drink uses a different premium spirit, giving you an easy way to compare a fruity Mojito, Martini, and Margarita without buying separate ingredients or preparing each serve from scratch.

• Includes six cans with an equal split of three flavours

• Features Raspberry & Lime Mojito with white rum

• Adds Passion Fruit & Vanilla Martini with vodka

• Includes Mango & Pineapple Margarita with tequila

• Contains 8% ABV per can and costs from £3.75 each

• Ready to serve chilled with no shaking or mixing

Chill the full case, share the flavours around, and find the cocktail you’d order again.

Paloma Cocktail Box: Smooth Tequila With Grapefruit and Chilli Salt 

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Mix a bright Paloma with smooth blanco tequila, pink grapefruit soda, chilli sea salt, and dried lime garnish. Neurita Tequila Blanco uses 100% blue Weber agave and brings gentle caramel, vanilla, and earthy notes that balance the drink’s tart citrus character. Step-by-step instructions keep preparation simple, even for first-time cocktail makers.

• Includes one 70cl bottle of tequila at 40% ABV

• Comes with eleven 200ml pink grapefruit sodas

• Adds Maldon chilli sea salt for a spicy rim

• Includes dried lime garnish

• Provides a cocktail shaker kit under the current limited-time offer

Set out the Paloma Box for an easy round of crisp, citrus-led drinks that guests can assemble with minimal fuss.

The Curious Drinker Prices and Membership Value

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Compare the subscription price with what you’d spend on the featured spirit, mixers, garnishes, cocktail ingredients, snacks, and delivery separately. As of July 25, 2026, the full Altitude Gin and Rum Discovery Boxes cost £55 as one-off purchases. New subscribers can currently order their first full box for £26, followed by a 15% discount on later boxes.

Current membership perks include:

• Free standard delivery, except where separate location or promotional charges apply

• Two percent cashback on purchases

• Member-only pricing and offers

• Early access to limited releases

• Options to swap, skip, pause, or cancel

The standard membership terms list the recurring full-box price as £47, including the spirit, mixers, syrups, garnishes, snacks, magazine, and delivery. Subscriptions renew automatically according to the selected schedule.