iGourmet Platinum Cheese Review

Saturday, January 28th

2023 Cheese Club Reviews

iGourmet Platinum Cheese

• "A+" Better Business Bureau rating
• Satisfaction guarantee
• 4 subscription schedules to choose from
• High customer satisfaction

iGourmet began in 1997 and carries one of the biggest selections of cheeses of any other online shop. You can purchase an assortment of fresh meats, seafood, country-specific gifts, snacks, beverages, pastas, condiments, and much more. You'll find no shortage of delectable snacks to pair with the unique cheeses at iGourmet. There are over 900 types of cheeses, so you'll never get bored shopping here! In addition to iGourmet's Platinum cheese subscription box, they have options for Italian and international cheese delivery, which you can learn about in our other reviews.

"Not for the faint of heart"

The difference between the Platinum Cheese Subscription box and iGourmet's international and Italian selection is that these boxes feature strong cheeses with complex profiles. They spotlight different farmhouses that have received AOP or DOP status (i.e. the products are produced and processed in a clearly defined region). iGourmet says, "These rare, hard-to-find cheeses are not for the faint of heart."

Taste and be taught

Each Platinum Cheese Subscription contains a curated, hand-selected variety of three types of cheeses. Each cheese weighs a half a pound, so you'll get approximately 1.5 pounds of cheese with each delivery. iGourmet also includes a helpful newsletter with each box to guide you through your selection by explaining the history, origin, and flavor of the cheese. They'll give suggested wine pairings if you want to enrich your tasting experience. Your platinum selection may come from regions like France or Ireland, come from a particular farm cheesemaker, or compare and contrast with the other cheeses.

Monthly or recurring delivery choices

Your first step in receiving your platinum cheese box is to select whether you want 3, 6, or 12 months worth of deliveries. You could also choose to have a recurring subscription that arrives monthly and continues to ship until you cancel your membership. All subscriptions must be pre-paid unless you choose the recurring, pay-as-you go plan.

Set a delivery schedule or pay as you go

Of the iGourmet cheese subscriptions in our review, the platinum box is the most expensive. This is reflective of the rare cheeses you'll be receiving. A prepaid 3-month subscription of the platinum cheese box is $219, which comes out to $73/month. A 6-month subscription is $432, or $72/month. A slightly better deal is to subscribe for a full 12 months, which will cost you $852 total or $71/month. If you decide to pay month-to-month, the cost is $74/month and can be cancelled or paused any time. The cost of shipping is included in the price of each monthly box.

Boxes ship within days of order

Some companies wait to ship your cheese subscription box until the month after you place your order, but iGourmet will send out your platinum box within just a few days from your purchase. Subsequent boxes will be shipped monthly (approximately every 30 days from your original purchase date) depending on your chosen delivery schedule.

Guaranteed fresh

If your box of platinum cheeses from iGourmet arrives and doesn't meet expectations because of an issue that occurred during shipping, you can contact customer service for a refund or get a replacement cheese box within 7 days of having received the order. Since iGourmet guarantees all their deliveries will arrive fresh and neatly packaged, there is no return policy for people who simply don't like the taste of the cheese.

Up for the unexpected

The Better Business Bureau gives iGourmet an "A+" rating and they have received over 210 reviews from verified customers on their website. Most buyers are satisfied with the high quality of the cheeses from this company and say deliveries are timely and always fresh. If you're up to try some rare and unique flavors, you'll get that from iGourmet. The boxes don't include additional pairings that some companies provide, but you'll still be able to enjoy the unique flavors delivered straight to your door each month. iGourmet's Platinum Cheese Subscription is a good option.