MicroBarBox

What's in the box: A typical set holds the spirits or mocktail ingredients for one themed drink, along with presentation packaging so it can be given as a gift.

MicroBarBox is a UK cocktail gift company that says it has been trading since 2014. Most of what it sells is one-off gift sets built around a single drink or occasion, such as Espresso Martini, Pornstar Martini, Baileys or Amaretto boxes, plus seasonal and birthday ranges. Subscription boxes have their own menu option, but the homepage says little about how the subscription works, how often boxes ship or what changes from one delivery to the next, so check those terms before you sign up. The range is broad, with the site claiming more than 60 gift boxes, and it includes mocktails as well as alcoholic drinks, which helps if the recipient does not drink. The gift sets listed cost from about £22 to £55, and there is also a bar tools pack and a bottle shop. The kits are aimed at beginners, and the site says no bartending skills are needed to make the drinks at home. Buyers can choose a delivery date, which is handy for birthdays and Christmas. Corporate gifting and e-vouchers are also offered. The site shows a 4.8 average rating, but it comes from a fairly small number of reviews. Overall it looks like a sound choice for gifting, though anyone after a true monthly discovery subscription may find the focus on gift sets limiting.