Laithwaites vs Wine Insiders
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 $89).
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 Wine Insiders if…
You’re bulk buyers who want the lowest price per bottle. A budget case club: the first 12 bottles (plus bonus bottles) for about $89, then 12 bottles every 12 weeks for about $155 plus shipping.
See current offerSide by side
| Laithwaites | Wine Insiders | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.0/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Wine quality | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Choice & personalization | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Flexibility | 4/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Starting price | $49.99 | $89 |
| Approx. per bottle | $13.33 | $11.66 |
| Bottles per shipment | 6 intro, then 12 | 12 |
| How often | Every 3 months | Every 12 weeks |
| Shipping | $19.99 per case (or $89/year Unlimited) | About $19.95 per case |
| Intro offer | - | - |
| Guarantee | 100% money-back on any bottle | “Perfect pour” satisfaction promise |
| Skip / cancel | Skip or cancel any time | Skip or cancel online or by phone |
| What you can choose | Reds, whites or mixed cases | Reds, whites or mixed |
| Ships to | Most US states | Most US states |
| Best for | Households that drink a case a quarter and like classic Old World styles | Bulk buyers who want the lowest price per bottle |
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
Wine Insiders: pros & cons
- One of the lowest per-bottle prices around
- Bonus bottles with the first case
- Simple red, white or mixed choice
- Quality is everyday, not special
- Shipping on top of the case price
- Full cases only