The Best Whiskey Clubs and Subscriptions for GiftingBrowse the shelves at your local liquor store, and you’ll likely find hundreds of bottles, including whisk(e)y sourced from as nearby as your home state and as far away as Scotland, Japan and India. But some of the best whiskeys aren’t available on shelves or even offered to the general public. They’re created in limited quantities for club members and subscribers, often featuring experimental mash bills and unique finishes. Whiskey clubs and subscriptions can be tied to specific brands or curated by third parties, and they vary in operation. Some send monthly sample-size bottles, letting members try a handful of different expressions without committing to a full bottle, while others send one exclusive bottle each quarter that can only be found within the confines of the club. This keeps whiskey fans engaged and allows brands to interact with drinkers beyond their local distilleries and points of sale. Joining a members-only outfit is one of the best ways to explore the whiskey category beyond what’s carried at the store or your favorite bar. And signing up your friend, partner, parent or another drinks-curious person in your life is also an easy win during gifting season. Here are seven of the best whiskey clubs available right now. | 
