igourmet

What's in the box: Depending on the plan, a box holds curated international or artisan cheeses with pairings and accompaniments, specialty meats, or gourmet pantry items.

igourmet is an established online specialty food shop that says it has spent more than 25 years curating cheeses, meats and pantry goods from around the world. Most of its site sells one-off gift boxes and samplers. It also runs four monthly subscriptions: International Cheese, Connoisseur's Cheese, The Butcher Block for specialty meats, and Culinary Explorer for pantry items. That gives cheese and charcuterie fans several directions to choose from. Its main strength is the depth of its catalog. igourmet says it carries more than 550 cheeses, meats and gifts, so its subscriptions draw on a large inventory. The company also points to long experience shipping perishables in premium packaging and says it ships nationwide. There are caveats. The gift range is clearly aimed at the premium end of the market, so these boxes are treats rather than everyday groceries. The homepage says little about what each monthly box holds, how many items arrive, or how skipping and cancelling work, so read the subscription pages before signing up. Ownership also changed in September 2024, when CB Insights reports an undisclosed buyer acquired the business. It is too early to tell whether that will affect curation or service. Overall, it is a credible, established choice for gifting or for curious cheese lovers.