Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
The Wine Society vs The Zero Proof
Where The Wine Society and The Zero Proof differ
| Compare |  The Wine Society | The Zero Proof ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price per bottle | £9.17 to £14.83 | $18.75 |
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 6 to 12 | 4 to 8 |
| Free delivery threshold | £0 | $125 |
| Bottle guarantee | YesHas it | No |
| Markets | GB, JE, GG | US, CA |
| Price from | Not confirmed | $6 |
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Key differences
- The Wine Society scores higher overall: 9.7 vs 8.8.
- Bottle guarantee: only The Wine Society.
- Support channels: only The Wine Society offers Phone, Community.
- Support channels: only The Zero Proof offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at The Wine Society: 1874 vs 2019.
- The Wine Society is available in 1 more country.
- Products: only The Zero Proof offers Cocktails.
- Delivery frequency: only The Wine Society offers Every two months.
- Delivery frequency: only The Zero Proof offers Quarterly.
- Markets: only The Wine Society offers GB, JE, GG.
Our verdict on each
The Wine Society
The Wine Society runs a member club and a shop side by side, with club bottles at £9.17 to £14.83 a bottle and a bottle guarantee behind every case. It suits drinkers in the United Kingdom, JE and GG who want club deliveries alongside a full shop.
The Zero Proof
The Zero Proof suits anyone building a non-alcoholic drinks habit rather than chasing wine deals. Every product is alcohol-free, the club box runs quarterly, and entry costs sit at $6, which puts it ahead of most clubs on that measure.
Score breakdown
| Area | The Wine Society | The Zero Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherClub bottles run £9.17 to £14.83 a bottle and delivery needs no minimum spend, with a free delivery threshold of £0. | 9.0Club bottles sit at $18.75 and the shop opens at $6, with free delivery over $125. |
| Offer | 9.8HigherCases hold 6 to 12 bottles with a bottle guarantee on every delivery. | 8.9Product types cover wine club, wine shop and spirits, and the club box holds 4 to 8 bottles on a quarterly schedule. |
| Trust | 9.9HigherFounded in 1874 and run as International Exhibition Co-Operative Wine Society Limited from GB, serving GB, JE and GG. | 8.2The Zero Proof trades from US, founded in 2019, with support on email, chat and help centre. |
Licences and countries
| Country | The Wine Society | The Zero Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
Additional countries for The Wine Society: 3. Additional countries for The Zero Proof: 2.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | The Wine Society | The Zero Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Wine clubs | 9 of 16 | 15 of 16 |
| Online wine shops | 88 of 107 | 101 of 107 |
| Beer, spirits and cocktail clubs | 33 of 57 | 47 of 57 |
What we checked
The Wine Society
- thewinesociety.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
The Zero Proof
- thezeroproof.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | The Wine Society | The Zero Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Wine club, Wine shop, Spirits, Alcohol free | Wine club, Wine shop, Spirits, Cocktails, Alcohol freeCovers more |
| Delivery frequency | Every two months | Quarterly |
| Legal entity | International Exhibition Co-Operative Wine Society Limited | The Zero Proof |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Founded | 1874Lower | 2019 |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Gift shops
| Fact | The Wine Society | The Zero Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Personalization | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Next-day delivery | Not confirmed | No |
| Shipping fee | Not confirmed | $12.99 |
| Return window | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | The Wine Society | The Zero Proof | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $6lowest quarter | $18.50 |
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 6 to 12at the median | 4 to 8below the median | 6 |
Median across 25 listed brands.
Pros and cons
The Wine Society
Pros
- A bottle guarantee covers every case, and only 37.9% of the brands listed carry the same promise.
- Club bottles run £9.17 to £14.83 a bottle, with 6 to 12 bottles in a case, easy to plan around.
- Delivery is free: the free delivery threshold is £0, so a case costs its bottles and nothing more.
Cons
- Cases arrive every two months, and that rhythm is the only cadence offered, so anyone drinking faster waits between deliveries.
- Delivery covers GB, JE and GG, so members outside those markets cannot use the club deliveries.
- The smallest case is the lower end of 6 to 12 bottles, a real commitment for a light drinker.
The Zero Proof
Pros
- Product types run from wine club, wine shop and spirits, so the club and the shop share one catalogue.
- The club box holds 4 to 8 bottles and arrives quarterly, light on cupboard space.
- Single bottles start at $6, with free delivery from $125.
Cons
- Bottle guarantee is not offered, while 37.9% of the brands on the site do include one.
- Delivery costs $12.99 unless the order clears $125.
- The catalogue stays alcohol-free, with none of the alcoholic ranges that sit at The Wine Society.
Who each suits
The Wine Society
Who it suits
- Drinkers in the United Kingdom, JE and GG who want the wine club, shop, spirits and alcohol-free range in wine club, wine shop and spirits.
- Members who want a bottle guarantee and a person on phone, email and help centre when a case goes wrong.
- Households that drink steadily and are happy with 6 to 12 bottles arriving on a every two months rhythm.
Who should look elsewhere
- Beer-first drinkers: a beer club leads Beer52's beer club, wine club and spirits, not The Wine Society's wine club, wine shop and spirits.
- Shop-first browsers who want a shorter list, since Scout & Cellar keeps wine club and wine shop to club and shop only.
- Buyers who want the club and the shop without extras, since Bright Cellars' wine club and wine shop is a tighter pairing.
The Zero Proof
Who it suits
- People cutting out alcohol who still want a delivered club ritual
- Gift buyers, since personalization is available on gift cards
- Households that want spirits and cocktails as well as wine club boxes
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers chasing a bottle guarantee, since none is offered and Beer52 covers beer clubs instead
- Readers after the long wine lists of The Wine Society
Country by country
| Country | The Wine Society | The Zero Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Guernsey | Yes | No |
| Jersey | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
The Wine Society
How much does a case of wine cost from The Wine Society?+
The Society quotes club bottles at £9.17 to £14.83 a bottle. A case runs at 6 to 12 bottles, so the case total moves with the size you pick rather than following a single fixed price. Delivery is not the swing factor either, because the free delivery threshold is £0, which keeps a case close to the cost of its bottles.
Does The Wine Society charge for delivery?+
There is no minimum order for free delivery: the free delivery threshold is £0, so the delivery charge is waived on every order rather than only above a spend level. You are not asked to build a basket to dodge a shipping line, which makes a small club case cost about what the bottles cost.
The Zero Proof
How much does a club box cost per bottle?+
A club bottle works out at $18.75. Boxes ship 4 to 8 bottles and arrive quarterly, so the real cost per box depends on the size you pick. The price is the same on every cycle.
What does one bottle cost if I do not join the club?+
Single bottles start at $6 in the shop. That entry price ranks 5 of 33 brands, which is among the lowest in this set. It is the cheapest way to test which alcohol-free bottles you actually like.