Cigar monthly clubs and beer monthly clubs have been there for ages. I’ve looked at some of those clubs in the past only to find a second-choice selection of smokes for a regular retail price (at best). But it seems like the subscription boxes trend revived the monthly clubs and brought them at the next level. Flaviar is one of the new actors in this field
Flaviar’s monthly tasting box contains three curated spirits (whisky, rum, gin, cognac…). The drinks are nicely presented and accompanied by tasting notes. Update: each tasting sample is 45ml, so there are 135ml total in the box. I found that one sample was enough to do two decent tasting shots (or three small tasting shots). Enjoyed one or several of the spirits? They are available by bottle in the shop (some items might require registration to see). I have already used a similar concept for wine and it went well – of course, everything depends on the selection. As you can see from the picture below, I did receive a box (disclaimer: free of charge) with 5 whisky samples from Flaviar. In fact I really liked all of them except perhaps the Amrut Indian whisky which was somewhat rough. The peaty Swiss Santis is very interesting, while Nikka and Glenmorangie are well-known brands that do not require a special introduction. If all their boxes are equally good, this might be a very good way to discover new stuff. I can also see it working really good as a gift.
Flaviar also developed an alternative to tasting notes called Flavour Spiral, which is a more visual way to discover a particular spirit’s flavor description. Too innovative? Time will tell.
I’m glad I found this site. Gives me a lot of great insight into choosing cigars.
Nice idea. Cognac is my favorite
Cigars and rum- sounds like a winning combination ,)
Great contest!
Thanks again for a chance to win.
Thanks and timely
Great contest!
hoping to win!
Cool! Thanks.
Sound great!
Great contest love to try some different rums
Very cool! This would be a blast to try.
Great giveaway! You can’t go wrong with cigars & spirits!
I love these contests!!!!
Love the idea and I’d LOVE to try this out!
Wonderful selection and idea! Thanks for the opportunity
Bringing nice variety to the contests. Bravo!
What a cool contest. Great idea to include different varieties of liquor. Good luck everyone. And great job again, guys!
Happy Holidays to all!!
Although predominantly a Scotch drinker now, I was raised on rum and still enjoy a GOOD rum drink on occasion, especially after golf for example. Bring it on!
Rum? YUM! Please send me some.
Great reviews, thank you
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
Count me in!
Looks like a good way to find new drinks without having to buy bottles.
love pairing rum with different cigars to bring out full flavor of both
Nice sampler, would love to test those rums. Thanks for the offer & Happy Thanksgiving!
This is a cool sampler. Thanks for the giveaway.
great rum sampler! thanks for the opportunity to win!
great job guys, much appreciated!!
There’s nothing like pairing a fine cigar with some premium rum!
Cool idea, especially since it’s not all one type of drink…good chance to branch out… Cheers!
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The samples are 45ml each, which for me was enough for 2 tasting shots.
Nice!
I like it. This is similar to the way I discovered single malt scotch.
Great contest, good luck everyone.
I love trying new cigars and spirits.
Opps, sorry, did not think it went through the first time.
My choice of Whiskey is Scotch, Thanks for the contest
So, very interesting review! I’m in on the contest. One question that I didn’t find answered in the review — how big are the samples? Is there enough for a good comparison test? Like you said, some, like Glenmorangie, I will have experience with, but not others. It would be nice to use that sample as a reference when evaluating the other four, for example.
My whiskey of choice is Scotch
Exciting contest!
Interesting concept, worth looking into.
I’m in! I would love to win!
I like the Flaviar website. Nice deals on all kinds of whiskys.
Very cool. The Flavour Spiral is wild – I like it in that it gives the magnitude of a particular flavor element. I couldn’t tell how large the samples are…
This is an awesome contest! Hope I win!
I have actually been looking into this service. Very interesting to see a giveaway for it! Great stuff. Happy Thanksgiving!
Interesting concept and a great contest.
I really dig the minimalist packaging!
Thanks a lot for the contest, would like to try this rum box!
Mouth is watering. Good luck all.
Fantastic idea!
thanks for the giveaway. Gimme that rum!
Love the contests.
Chance to win a rum tasting box? I’m in.
As always, thanks for the giveaway. Happy Thanksgiving!
Another unique contest. Appreciate it! A nice way to put the “giving” in Thanksgiving.
Love the reviews you do