Laithwaites vs Splash Wines
Laithwaites
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Quick verdict
Laithwaites edges it overall, winning 3 of 4 rating categories. Laithwaites is cheaper to start ($49.99 vs $59).
Choose Laithwaites if…
You’re households that drink a case a quarter and like classic Old World styles. A big, long-established merchant with a famous intro deal: six bottles for about $50 delivered, then a 12-bottle case every three months for around $160 plus shipping.
See current offerChoose Splash Wines if…
You’re parties and stocking up for as little as possible. A deal-driven club that sells big 15-bottle bundles at very low prices, often with free shipping: quantity over prestige.
See current offerSide by side
| Laithwaites | Splash Wines | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Wine quality | 3.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Choice & personalization | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Flexibility | 4/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Starting price | $49.99 | $59 |
| Approx. per bottle | $13.33 | $7 |
| Bottles per shipment | 6 intro, then 12 | 6 or 15 |
| How often | Every 3 months | Monthly or one-off bundles |
| Shipping | $19.99 per case (or $89/year Unlimited) | Free with plans |
| Intro offer | - | - |
| Guarantee | 100% money-back on any bottle | Refund policy on damaged or unwanted bottles |
| Skip / cancel | Skip or cancel any time | Cancel online |
| What you can choose | Reds, whites or mixed cases | Mixed bundles, red-only bundles |
| Ships to | Most US states | Most US states |
| Best for | Households that drink a case a quarter and like classic Old World styles | Parties and stocking up for as little as possible |
Laithwaites: pros & cons
- Excellent intro value
- Lots of European wines at around $13 a bottle
- Swap bottles before a case ships
- Money back on anything you don’t like
- $19.99 shipping per case adds up
- Regular case price is triple the intro offer
- Heavy marketing emails and calls
Splash Wines: pros & cons
- Some of the lowest per-bottle prices anywhere
- Free shipping on plans
- Big bundles for parties
- Quality is hit and miss
- Mostly unknown labels
- Easy to end up with more wine than you need