7 of the best alcohol subscription services by Leslie Stephens on May 2, 2016, 10:24 AM Advertisement
 Drinking preferences are as varied as people: A glass of port by the campfire at sunset, Coronas and limes in a frat basement every Saturday night, weekly cocktails with hand-crushed ice from the bar that calls itself a House of Mixology, or no drinks at all. And more often than not, knowing what your drinking style is — and learning how to navigate the wide world of drinking for yourself — can be confusing. Which cocktail should you master? Which wine is the best wine? What even counts as an artisan brewery? There are just So. Many. Options. Luckily for us and our drinking habits subscriptions services are here to help. Here are 6 alcohol subscription service (and one non-boozy service) that take the guesswork — and liquor store runs — out of crafting the perfect bar cart: SEE ALSO: The 25 best cocktail bars in America, according to Foursquare DON'T FORGET: Follow Business Insider's lifestyle page on Facebook! 1. If you flip to the back of magazines for the personality quizzes: Bright Cellars  Why it's unique: Once you've completed their online quiz, they'll run it through an algorithm and send wines that match your way. Deeper dive: Launched by two recent MIT graduates, Bright Cellars chooses the wine for you — all you have to do is fill out a seven-question quiz (What type of chocolate is your favorite? How adventurous are you?) and they'll send four different wines per month your way. Every month you're given the option to rate the wines you received, so the more you use it, the more it will adapt to your taste preferences.
2. If you have dreams about quitting your "desk job," getting a couple tattoos, and working at that secret bar that's behind the taco stand: Bitters and Bottles  Why it's unique: It provides you with all the tools you need (pre-measured booze) to learn how to make a perfect drink at home. Deeper dive: Each month, Bitters and Bottles sends four to six ingredients, starting with essential alcohols (bourbon) and moving up to more esoteric spirits (mezcal) so that by the end of their twelve-month program, you'll have cocktail-making tips and tricks under your belt, as well as all the essentials of a home bar (each box builds upon the previous box). You'll be a mixologist in no time.
3. If you would never be caught dead with a Coors Light — or anything that's served with a free lime wedge, for that matter: Craft Beer Club  Why it's unique: It sends little-known beers from craft breweries to your door, so you can stay in the know without stalking your craft beer store. Deeper dive: Each month, Craft Beer Club sends twelve beers (four different types, with three bottles of each) to your door from small American breweries (here's a look at some of their most recently featured). Beer party, anyone?
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