The Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club Review: Cheese Clubs

The Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club, one of Monthly Clubs' six offerings, has been family-owned and operated since its establishment in 1994. They continue to uphold their same original core principles to this day.

Individually wrapped cheeses

Committed to providing quality and variety, each cheese delivery consists of hand-cut selections individually wrapped in deli paper, allowing for optimal freshness. With a focus on building lasting relationships through responsive customer service, The Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club takes pride in introducing members to new cheeses while fostering a sense of community through shared tasting experiences. Partnering with Zingermans has enriched their offerings, and customer testimonials reflect the joy and camaraderie sparked by monthly cheese tastings, making everyone involved smile.

2 clubs to choose from

So, what else makes this our favorite place to go for cheese clubs? First off, there are not one but two options you can choose from, all with cheeses that are freshly cut-to-order the same day that they ship. Both clubs include cheese profiles, histories of the makers behind the flavors, as well as serving and pairing suggestions. Without further ado, here are the two options you might have a hard time deciding between at The Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club:

• The Original: with over 500 reviews averaging a perfect 5 stars, this is the flagship cheese club here. Each delivery has three unique cheeses (totaling about a pound and a half), and you can always see up to 15 of the club's most recent selections. Port Salut, Montasio, Artikaas Vintage Lot 36, and Barber's West Country Farmhouse Cheddar are just a handful of some of the varieties you could see in your Original cheese club subscription. This club is priced at $43.95 per month (with $16 in shipping and handling fees, so a total of $59.95 per delivery).
• Rare Cheese Club: if you want to sail past all of those cheeses you may have tried before and leap headlong into limited-production varieties often made with hard-to-come-by ingredients, the Rare Cheese Club will get your attention. You'll still get a pound and a half of cheese in these deliveries, with flavors like Ubriaco Pinot Rosé from Italy, Garrotxa by Sant Gil d'Albio from Spain, and Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar from Cows Creamery in Canada. You'll pay more for the exclusive nature of this cheese club ($59.95/month + $16 in shipping and handling), but over 160 cheese aficionados have given this club a perfect five-star rating.

The most flexible subscriptions around

Once you choose which cheese club you can't live without, scroll down the page to see how amazingly flexible The Gourmet Cheese Club of the Month truly is. Unlike most cheese clubs that only let you choose 3-, 6-, or 12-month plans, this company gives you the freedom to choose any number of deliveries between 2 and 12. You can also opt for month-to-month, "cancel anytime" subscriptions if you prefer to let the cheese keep rollin' indefinitely. You can also specify which month you'd like the deliveries to begin (from the current month, out to 3 months in advance), if you'd like them to go monthly/every other month/quarterly, and if you'd like to pay upfront or as each cheese club box is sent out. Believe us when we say there's no other cheese club that puts as much control in your hands.

Excellent gift-giving features

All of that makes for some pretty great gift-giving here. Once you indicate that the club you're buying is a gift, the checkout will give you options for customizing a gift announcement to be sent immediately or at a future date of your choice. If you're forgetful when it comes to holidays and special occasions (like that anniversary coming up...), The Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club could be your perfect helper.

Universal praise for both cheese clubs

As we've already mentioned, customer sentiment towards The Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club is enthusiastic, and that's putting it mildly. Subscribers are universally excited to get their box every month, gift recipients are thrilled with the interesting selections and pristine presentation, and some people actually describe themselves as "proud" to be a member of these two cheese clubs. It's no wonder that some customers return year after year to give a subscription as a gift (or to get it for themselves after hearing their friends and loved ones rave about the experience).

Satisfaction guaranteed, no questions asked

And yes, as you'd expect, The Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club has a 100% satisfaction guarantee that they are delighted to honor. If anything doesn't meet your high standards, they'll replace it or give you a refund, no hassle or stress required.

Top pick among cheese clubs

The Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club's two subscriptions are the best of the best - it's so edam good that you'll want to brie best friends forever (we couldn't help finishing with a pun or two. Are you feta up yet?) All jokes aside, there's everything to love about the Original and Rare Cheese memberships here, priced competitively and with a long list of 5-star raves from extremely satisfied customers (and their friends, loved ones, clients, and other fortunate gift recipients). Hands down, The Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club is our most recommended option for cheese clubs, getting a flawless five stars here and our highest ranking.

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