Craft Whisky Club Reviews 330

TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.9

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good choice of Whisky but I felt the overall box was lacking, As a member of a similar subscription for both Gin and Rum I felt that these boxes just needed something more then oatcakes or a choco... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The variety has changed, the snacks weren’t good and now we receive none. I’ve tried to cancel my membership and have emailed with no response and have been locked out of my account and can’t even re... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great whiskeys used wish there could be more that comes with the box in terms of a booklet showing reciepies to use for that whiskey to get the most out of the taste, maybe 2 smaller different snack... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I enjoy the variety of quality craft whisky choices every two months. It has allowed us to sample some that we would never have tried if it weren't for the club. Unfortunately, the shipping company is... See more

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  1. Liquor Store

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Craft Whisky Club, based in Edinburgh, aims to unearth future whisky classics and bring them direct to their subscribers door. Founder David Nicol is passionate about Craft Whisky, and believes that by helping the craft whisky producers bring their product direct to the customer, they are free to focus on what they do best - making a great drink, using local ingredients and as traditional a process as possible. David and the team are constantly on the lookout, all over the world, for the best craft whisky producers for his customers. Once selected, a foodie treat is paired up to enhance each particular whisky and show it off at its best. Boxes feature full, typically 70cl (75cl USA) bottles. Shipping is free throughout the UK and USA.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Does this company still exist

Does this company still exist? It has been months since I have been sent a bottle. I have emailed a few times and then finally stopped getting emails back.

October 22, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not a Fan of Craft Whiskey Club

-CWC either takes a long time to respond to emails or doesn't respond at all.
-The website said various kinds of whiskey were to be sent, but all of it was scotch.
-We received two two-bottle-at-a-time orders, and the second was the same exact bottles as the first.

August 21, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fraud

The variety has changed, the snacks weren’t good and now we receive none. I’ve tried to cancel my membership and have emailed with no response and have been locked out of my account and can’t even reset my password. I’ll be contacting my cc company for your fraud.

August 22, 2025
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Reply from Craft Whisky Club

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

While our range is normally comprised of whiskies from around the world paired with snacks, a couple of our newest bottles do not have this pairing due to being higher in value and are rarer single-cask releases. Apologies, this wasn't communicated clearly.

Regarding your previous communication with us, I can confirm your subscription was cancelled last week.

We appreciate your honest review and will, of course, take your thoughts into consideration for our future features.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got a 6-month membership for my…

I got a 6-month membership for my husband for Christmas. Each shipment arrived on time and contained 2 very different/unique whiskeys. He was happy and that's what mattered to me. My only suggestion would be to offer an easier way to stop/cancel the membership. No big reason for cancelling after 6 months, it is just that six months was just the right amount of time. Thanks.

May 14, 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great selections but delivery service is horrible

I enjoy the variety of quality craft whisky choices every two months. It has allowed us to sample some that we would never have tried if it weren't for the club. Unfortunately, the shipping company is making it difficult to get our orders. They are difficult to get in touch with and often say that the package is undeliverable even though we make the effort to be available to sign for it. Getting in touch with them to schedule redelivery is near impossible. In fact, I cannot rate the most recent order because it was never delivered and I will need to make phone calls next week to track it down.

March 5, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great system

I started ordering the craft whiskeys after seeing the PBS documentary on the revival of the small distilleries. I have enjoyed the selections for almost 2 years.

Thank you. This is a delightful way to try different types.

June 22, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended!!

I'm a life-long whisky aficionado and recently chose Craftwhisky's whisky subscription as a gift for my employees, and the experience has been nothing short of remarkable. From the moment I placed the order, the customer service was exemplary, offering personalized assistance and ensuring each subscription was tailored to my employees' preferences. The variety and quality of whisky provided in each subscription are outstanding, featuring a range of unique and flavorful selections that cater to both whisky connoisseurs and novices alike.

What truly sets Craftwhisky apart is their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction. Each delivery arrives on time, beautifully packaged, and accompanied by detailed tasting notes that enhance the tasting experience. My employees have expressed immense gratitude for this thoughtful gift, noting how it has introduced them to new flavors and sparked a newfound appreciation for whisky.

Moreover, Craftwhisky's flexibility and responsiveness to feedback have made managing multiple subscriptions effortless. They've accommodated individual preferences and any requests with efficiency and professionalism, making the entire process seamless.

In conclusion, I highly recommend Craftwhisky's whisky subscription for anyone looking to provide a unique and memorable gift. It's not just a subscription; it's an experience that delights, educates, and brings people together. Five stars for Craftwhisky for elevating our gifting game and consistently exceeding expectations!

March 4, 2024
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Reply from Craft Whisky Club

Hi, please be assured that I am replying. I will email direct this time from my personal inbox as I suspect our helpdesk emails must be going to your spam folder.

The reshipped consignment was delivered on 26th February. I will drop you another note about this too.

Cheers,
David

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

According to the website, a food pairing from the country the whisky is from and a wee gift, at times, is provided.
The pairing was a bag of nuts from San Diego, California, not New Zealand or Japan as indicated with the whisky that arrived. After a few months of the membership a "wee gift" was not provided.

Unfortunately, this didn't live up to our standards and the website misrepresents what's provided. We have since canceled the membership.

March 8, 2024
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not delivered

First delivery was good.
Second delivery attempt, the recipient never was told it was attempted and or where to go pick up. Once I looked into it, it was too late.
It has now been return to you.
I’m still waiting to hear from you on this issue.

February 29, 2024
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Reply from Craft Whisky Club

Dear Craft Whisky Club Member,

As per our email on Thursday 29th February we are working on getting a new shipment out to your gift recipient.

Our shipping systems do send automated emails to keep you informed of the status of the delivery. These start from before the consignment has left the warehouse. I will drop you another note now to let you know what email address those come from and to give you an update on the reshipping.

All the very best,

David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

David was the best representative of a…

David was the best representative of a company I’ve communicated with in quite a while. He was friendly, went out of his way to fix my issue, and let me know what had happened and why. He was delightful. Thank you David!

February 13, 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This place is a scam dont buy they…

This place is a scam dont buy they charged me for 2 month and never received anything

January 6, 2024
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Reply from Craft Whisky Club

Dear member,

Craft Whisky Club takes two payments and on the second payment product is shipped. Each box is the value of those two payments. Apologies if you were not aware of this. We do make this clear on the website and during our join the club process.

We are passionate whisky fans, sourcing the best one-of-a-kind whiskies on the market from all over the world.

Your order was raised yesterday and we have dropped you a note to discuss whether to proceed with shipping or to provide you with a full refund.

Best wishes,

David

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product - been a subscriber for years. Amazing array of whiskies from around the globe. Introduced us to a number of wonderful small batch distilleries. Great customer service: had a concern with our last delivery -the delivery not the product - they went above and beyond to satisfy us.

February 1, 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If there was a negative rating… I would…

If there was a negative rating… I would have used that. Never received my shipment. Have sent more than 10 emails requesting a refund, cancellation WITH NO RESPONSE. You cannot cancel on their website- have to email but then you get no response. BEWARE!! Scam here

August 20, 2023
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Reply from Craft Whisky Club

Dear Member,

I am truly sorry that it took 12 days to respond to your first email.

We are a small company of whisky fans and were taking our summer holidays. We do not have a dedicated customer service team and on this occasion we did not respond as soon as we strive to. We should have made it clear on our website that there could be a delay in response times during this period.

I trust you have your latest CWC now and are enjoying some of the best craft whisky being made right now, and that everything is in order regarding your account.

I am very sorry that this was your experience, we do strive to respond in a more timely manner.

Please be assured that our members and the whiskies we introduce are key to us.

Kind regards,

David

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t waste your time or money!

Paid for a recurring subscription to receive a shipment every other month. I received two shipments in 2022 and have yet to receive my next shipment even after being charged. Attempted to contact the company and there was no reply. Probably better to go elsewhere since this company does not care about its customers.

April 4, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

3 month subscription but no second shipment and NO RESPONSE from the company

I purchased (prepaid) a 3 month subscription for my boyfriend for Christmas - the first shipment arrived the middle of November. He was due his second shipment (sent every other month) a few weeks ago but it has not arrived.

I went on the website to track "My Next Box" and the page isn't working (and hasn't been). I have emailed FOUR times in 2 weeks about the issue and have received NO RESPONSE! I am beyond irritated as email is the only way to contact them. I am finally writing a review in the hopes they see it and finally respond.

January 16, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FRAUD Attempted to purchase and transaction…

Attempted to purchase and transaction was not approved YET they charged my card for over a THOUSAND dollars. Non responsive to emails and no other way to contact them. Their social media seems like it was not updated for more than a year so - DO NOT USE as they may no longer be in business

December 22, 2022
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Reply from Craft Whisky Club

Hello,

We are looking into this immediately and will respond to you directly via email within the next hour.

Kindest regards,
David

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