Flaviar

Editorial Verdict

Flaviar is now a spirits marketplace with several distinct “experiences,” not one universal quarterly club. The closest successor to its classic whiskey subscription is Champions of Bourbon, which sends one full-size bourbon each month. Every featured bottle is promised to have won a gold medal or higher in a recognized competition.

The current offer is simpler than Flaviar's former bottle-plus-tasting-box model. There are no three samples and no quarterly bottle credit to redeem. Subscribers receive a predetermined bottle for $73 month to month or prepay $186 for three deliveries, reducing the effective price to $62. Shipping is included in the club price.

Recent examples include Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon, WhistlePig PiggyBack 100 Proof Bourbon, Four Roses Small Batch Select, and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea. That is a credible range of familiar premium and discovery-oriented bourbon, though an award does not guarantee that every bottle matches an individual's palate or local retail value.

Flaviar's broader reputation is solid but not spotless: 4.0/5 from 7,658 Trustpilot reviews when checked. Customers praise bottle variety, education, unusual gifts, and responsive resolutions. Recurring complaints concern late or incorrect deliveries, bottle value, unexpected charges, cancellation friction, and difficulty reaching a person quickly.

Our view: Champions of Bourbon is worthwhile for an intermediate drinker who values guided discovery more than bottle control. A gold medal is a useful filter, not a guarantee of personal fit or local value; experienced shoppers can usually spend $73 more precisely at a good specialty retailer. Start month to month before accepting the three-delivery discount.

Best for: an intermediate bourbon drinker building a varied home bar.

Skip if: the recipient wants Scotch, chooses bottles meticulously, lives in an excluded state, or cannot provide an adult signature.

The Bourbon Itself

Each shipment contains one full-size bourbon selected in advance by Flaviar. The company requires the bottle to have earned a gold medal or higher from a cited spirits competition or publication. Awards are a useful screening tool, but judging standards, competition fields, and medal frequency differ; “gold” is not the same as rare, allocated, or universally acclaimed.

The published examples show meaningful stylistic variety. Wilderness Trail Wheated Bourbon emphasizes a softer wheat recipe, WhistlePig PiggyBack Bourbon offers a higher-proof profile, Four Roses Small Batch Select blends several recipes, and Jefferson's Ocean uses ocean-voyage maturation as part of its story.

Members do not choose the monthly bottle and cannot specify proof, mash bill, age, state, finish, or flavor profile. That surprise creates discovery but increases duplication risk for established collectors. Flaviar's own testimonials acknowledge an accidental back-to-back duplicate that support later replaced.

This is now a full-bottle club, not a tasting-sample program. Flaviar still sells Tasting Boxes and its Advent Calendar separately, and Flaviar Black provides special pricing or early access to some of them. Those products should not be confused with what Champions of Bourbon includes each month.

What You Get

• One full-size curated bourbon per monthly delivery
• A bottle carrying a gold medal or higher distinction
• Shipping included in the subscription price
• Monthly recurring or three-delivery prepaid enrollment
• Access to Flaviar's product information and broader spirits marketplace
• Promotional bonuses when explicitly included in the checkout offer

The three-delivery plan is the same core bottle experience at a lower per-box cost. It does not mean three bottles arrive together; the products are delivered on the subscription schedule.

The current page advertised a complimentary WhistlePig Rye with qualifying enrollment. Promotions change and can contain eligibility, term, or stock conditions. The enduring benefit is one bourbon per paid delivery, not a permanently free second bottle.

Flaviar Black is separate. Its $40 annual fee unlocks member pricing, selected free-shipping products, limited-release access, special Tasting Box pricing, and double rewards points. A bourbon subscription may include a limited Black benefit under a specific offer, but buyers should check the cart rather than assume it.

Pricing

• Monthly Champions of Bourbon: $73 per delivery
• Three-delivery prepayment: $186 total, or $62 per bottle
• Shipping: included for subscription bottles
• Flaviar Black: $40 per year, automatically renewing
• Marketplace bottles: individually priced; free shipping applies only to selected Black-eligible products

Prepaying three deliveries saves $33 relative to three month-to-month charges, a 15% reduction. The prepaid option is the better value if the recipient will genuinely want all three curated bottles.

Value varies by selection. Some featured bottles may cost close to or above the effective $62 club price locally; others can be found for less. State taxes, distribution systems, and availability make one universal retail comparison impossible. The subscription sells curation and access, not a guarantee that every bottle beats every nearby liquor store.

Flaviar Black's “up to 40%” language describes potential savings across hundreds of products, not a 40% discount on every order. Its free shipping also applies only to selected bottles. A member who rarely buys from the marketplace may never recover the $40 fee.

How It Works

1. Choose month-to-month or prepay three Champions of Bourbon deliveries.
2. Enter an eligible residential shipping address and age-qualified recipient.
3. Flaviar selects the award-winning monthly bottle.
4. A licensed retail partner prepares and ships the alcohol order.
5. An adult must be present to sign on delivery.
6. Monthly membership continues according to its renewal terms until canceled.

Flaviar operates through vendors and licensed retail partners, so multiple marketplace products can ship separately. Vendors typically need one to five business days to prepare an order, followed by carrier transit. Tracking provides the best delivery estimate.

Alcohol delivery is less predictable than an ordinary parcel. Someone of legal drinking age must show identification and sign; a box cannot simply be left unattended. Send gifts only to an address where the recipient can reliably receive daytime deliveries.

Flexibility & Cancellation

Champions of Bourbon provides billing choice, but not bottle choice. Subscribers cannot swap the selected release for another bourbon or convert it to marketplace credit. Anyone who wants control should use Flaviar's à-la-carte store instead of the subscription.

Turn off renewal before the next charge through the account or contact support at support@flaviar.com. A cancellation stops future renewal; it generally does not reverse a prepaid term or an order already sent to fulfillment. Retain the confirmation and check both the bottle subscription and Flaviar Black, because they can be separate recurring products.

Flaviar Black explicitly renews at $40 annually. Its page allows members to disable auto-renewal through the membership area or customer support. Canceling a bourbon series does not necessarily cancel Black, and vice versa.

Trustpilot complaints show why verification matters: some customers describe multiple attempts or charges they did not expect. Other reviews praise prompt support. Screenshots, confirmation emails, and early action before billing reduce ambiguity.

Gift Info

Flaviar offers dedicated subscription gifting, which is preferable to opening a normal recurring plan in someone else's name. Check whether the selected gift is a fixed term and whether any complimentary Black membership renews after its included period.

The product suits an adult bourbon drinker with a secure home or workplace delivery arrangement. It is not suitable for anyone under the legal drinking age, someone who abstains, or a recipient in an excluded state.

Alcohol shipping restrictions are significant. Flaviar currently excludes Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, South Dakota, Utah, and West Virginia. It does not deliver to Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, P.O. boxes, APO/FPO/DPO addresses, courier depots, or mail-forwarding services.

A monthly full bottle can accumulate quickly. Three deliveries are a safer gift than a long open-ended commitment unless the recipient regularly hosts, collects, or shares bourbon.

Who It's For

Flaviar Champions of Bourbon is a good fit for:

• Bourbon fans who enjoy expert-selected surprises
• Intermediate drinkers building a varied home bar
• Recipients without easy local access to the featured bottles
• Buyers comfortable with a three-bottle prepaid commitment
• Adults who can reliably sign for deliveries

Choose another club if:

• The recipient wants Scotch, rye, rum, or mixed spirits every month
• They already own many common premium bourbons
• Bottle choice or a precise flavor profile is essential
• Local pricing consistently beats online delivered prices
• The destination is excluded from alcohol delivery

Comparison

Which should you choose? Flaviar is strongest for award-filtered bourbon and access to a huge accompanying marketplace. Taster's Club is worth comparing when the recipient wants a different whiskey category or a longer full-bottle program. Blind Barrels better suits someone who values palate training and wants to sample before committing shelf space.

A knowledgeable local retailer remains the best alternative for control and immediate pricing comparisons. The club earns its place when surprise, delivery, and curation are features rather than inconveniences.

FAQ

Does Flaviar still send three samples and a chosen bottle quarterly?

No. That describes an older membership. The current Champions of Bourbon plan sends one curated full-size bourbon per month.

How much does it cost?

$73 month to month or $186 prepaid for three deliveries. Subscription shipping is included.

Can I choose each bottle?

No. Flaviar selects a bourbon that has won a gold medal or higher.

What is Flaviar Black?

A separate $40-per-year marketplace membership offering selected discounts, limited-release access, special Tasting Box pricing, double points, and free shipping on certain items.

Does Flaviar Black renew automatically?

Yes. Disable its annual renewal through the membership page or customer support.

Is an adult signature required?

Yes. The carrier requires an age-qualified adult to sign for alcohol delivery.

Where does Flaviar not ship?

Nine U.S. states are currently excluded, along with Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, military addresses, P.O. boxes, depots, and forwarding services.

Is every bottle rare?

No. The club promises an award-winning selection, not rarity, allocation, or a guaranteed discount against local retail.