The Rub Society

What's in the box: The site does not describe a set box, but its range covers house and partner BBQ rubs, hot sauces and smoking wood chunks.

The Rub Society is an Australian online shop focused on BBQ rubs, sauces and related products. Its front page reads like a standard store rather than a subscription service. It highlights individual products such as the Cluck & Bones chicken rub, the illuMOOnati beef rub, Grenada Grenade and a Reaper Pineapple hot sauce. The site does not clearly state how a recurring box works, what it costs or how often it ships. If you want a hands-off monthly delivery, check the shop directly before assuming one is offered. Where the store stands out is its range. It sells its own house rubs alongside products from partners. These include Four Monkeys BBQ Rubs, made by 2017 Australian BBQ Championship winner Daniel Barrett, and smoking wood chunks from Natural Smoke BBQ, a South Australian business that sources its timber locally. It also works with the Low n Slow Basics YouTube channel. The site has tutorials, recipes and BBQ news sections, which help newer cooks get more out of what they buy. There is also a marked down section if you are hunting for deals. For Australian cooks who want to try local and harder to find rubs in one order, it is a useful stop. Just expect a specialist store first, and confirm any subscription details yourself.