Cask Cartel Reviews 187

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm giving a 1 star because I haven't ordered anything yet but thanks to trust pilot I'll never order from them yes the prices are extremely high I was going to order a bottle of Hard claw irish cream... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from Cask Cartel. They are running a total scam operation. I ordered what I thought was a full case of wine based on the price, but they shipped me exactly ONE bottle. I paid a final deli... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I requested a rare bottle of Scotch Whisky from their website on 12/10/25. They accepted full payment without any problems! However, several weeks later they claimed the bottle arrived damaged and t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My wife purchased a bottle of rum for me as a birthday gift. She unfortunately didn't do her due diligence on the price. The Bottle (Dead Mans Fingers Coconut Rum) is listed on multiple sites for $20-... See more

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FLAT RATE SHIPPING! Get it NOW! from CaskCartel.com | At Cask Cartel, we provide a selection of premium spirits online. We carry whiskey, rum, moonshine, vodka, and more. Buy and send liquor to loved ones! | Buy/Order 24/7 | Gifts for Yourself and Ever...


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Happy With Cask Cartel

Although Cask Cartel has received a number of negative reviews in Trustpilot, my experience with them was stellar. I don't mind saying that after reading the Trustpilot reviews, I was not a little apprehensive. I ordered two bottles of specialty bourbon which I was unable to obtain locally. Although Cask Cartel was quite expensive, I received both bottles by FedEx ground within three days of my order. The communication from Cask Cartel was excellent, appraising me of each step of the process of fulfilling and shipping my order. I don't normally provide reviews, but my experience with them was as good as any vendor I have dealt with for shipping wine or liquor.

August 12, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company ever dealt with 17 days…

Worst company ever dealt with 17 days in and order isn’t filled yet Michele was of no help at customer service waiting for a response will see if that happens. Pissed in Massachusetts

July 28, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t order from here!!!!

This company is horrible. I ordered a tequila for my dad for Father’s Day and never received it. The company never reached out. I emailed them. They told me that there was an issue with the order and it never shipped. They said that I could use my money towards something else. I emailed back that I want a refund and never received a response back. I sent another email to follow up. Still no response. On my 3rd email. Next will be BBB.

July 27, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AWFUL company and awful service

AWFUL company and awful service. I preordered tequila in March and it still has not shipped. When I reached out and asked for updates they continually just sent me over return policy. It was not my question nor my concern. I will never order from this poor excuse for a company again. Not to mention I paid almost DOUBLE what the tequila sells for in store. TERRIBLE COMPANY. DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE.

July 16, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

At this point I feel like a sucker

At this point I feel like a sucker! I should have researched this company before placing an order for a special birthday gift. The Anthony Bourdain | The Balvenie Doublewood 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is most likely NOT COMING any time soon. I sent yet another E-Mail requesting answers, and this time NO RESPONSE from Michelle. I guess I'll have to take this issue to the BBB. I'll W A I T till next Monday and if I receive no reply I'll file my complaint.

June 21, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buyer Beware

Do not use this company to order liquor! Unfortunately I did not read the horrible reviews before placing my online order. On 4-21-2, I ordered 2 bottles of Don Q Gran Anejo rum which come in square decanter bottles which are being phased out and rebranded to Don Q Gran Reserva in round bottles. The entire reason I ordered the Gran Anejo bottles is that they are becoming more limited and rare. Well guess what I was shipped: yep the Gran Reserva in round bottles.
After contacting customer service several times at Cask Cartel, I was informed by Michelle & Taylor it was not their problem and they would not help me to receive what I ordered. (They did offer me $25 off on a future purchase. Fat chance, I will never use them again)!
My argument to them was that if I had been in a retail store I would not have purchased the Don Q Reserva off the shelf, as that is not what I wanted.
I have purchased thousands of dollars of rum & bourbon from other online retailers such as Blackwells, Caskers, Pikes Liquors, and The Whiskey Exchange in England. Anytime there was a question about my order, I was contacted by the company before my order shipped to ask me about it and if I wanted to proceed. That is good customer service! But Cask Cartel doesn't know the meaning of good customer service.
I was willing to give them a chance on a small $130 order before placing larger orders with them and they failed miserably.
Skip in NC

June 11, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great and fast service!

I have yet to experience any issues purchasing from Cask Cartel. I stumbled upon Hibiki a few years ago. It’s no longer available here locally and my only option is to purchase online. I tried a few other websites but they won’t ship to my area.
Guess what, Cask Cartel does!
I also received a couple new bottles so I could try them. Nakka Coffey and nakka from the barrel.

May 22, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the looks of most other reviews

From the looks of most other reviews, you would think this is a terrible company. However, my experience was much different. I placed my order, THEN read the horrible reviews.... backwards, I know. I then requested PayPal refund my money so I could avoid the headache. No dice; the money cleared my account and PayPal told me I’d have to take it up with Cask Cartel. I did so and within a day I received an email assuring me my order had been received, was processing, and it would be shipped in the next 4-10 days. Long story short, I received my order less than 10 days later and it was exactly what I ordered. I will definitely be ordering from them again.

May 19, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

PURE PRICE GOUGING

PURE PRICE GOUGING. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF EXAMPLES BUT LOCH LOMOND SINGLE GRAIN PEATED IS A GOOD INDICATOR OF THEIR PRICING POLICY. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE IN UK/EUROPE FOR $40 BUT IS $199.99 ON THEIR SITE. IT'S A BASIC WHISKY AND I IMAGINE THEY STAY IN BUSINESS PURELY BY CASHING IN ON PEOPLE'S IGNORANCE. AND THAT'S BEFORE YOU GET TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REVIEWS. AVOID.

March 31, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charging 35% restock for THEIR ERROR

Valentines special Purchase internal CaskCartel error in paying FedEx for shipment, it caused to be held for suspicious activity not arriving ontime CaskCartel had a Valentines day special for a whiskey. Purchased in plenty of time. Because of an internal error on their part correctly paying FedEx, the shipment was held for "Suspicious Activity" at a special FedEx location. Currently FedEx has no expected date of shipment. Obviously this will not make it by valentines day. Now they are telling me there is a penalty of 35% of the purchase for return of the shipment

February 12, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Price gouging...

When I had come across Cask Cartel in search for a place to order Sugarlands Moonshine I was originally happy about their service and fair pricing. Now I notice that they are charging an exorbitant price for the 750ml jars. A 250% mark up. $70 dollars pre-shipping for a $20-25 product is absurd AND it is listed as a SALE item. A check of other retailers show that moonshine price itself hasn't gone up, just CaskCartel pricing. Now I must be on a search again for somewhere that can deliver to my state. Sad business choice.

February 1, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

wish I could give them zero stars

wish I could give them zero stars. CASK CARTEL SUCKS! worst customer service ever. I received two orders, one to my residence and one to my parents residence in another state, and both orders were missing items and leaking liquor all over the inside. reached out to them three times, and the only support I received was that the vendor would send me the items when they had them. DO NOT ORDER FROM CASK CARTEL.

January 31, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

May have been bad before, seems fixed now

I made a purchase with Cask Cartel on January 23, 2021. I then read reviews and was horrified. I thought I had just lost over $100, and the birthday present for my brother would come weeks/months late. I received 2 FedEx shipping numbers, but I wasn't holding my breath. On January 28, 2021, I got the first part of my order. I was so happy. Today, January 29, 2021, I got the remainder of my order. Nothing was substituted, it was exactly as I ordered it. I'm not sure what happened before, heavy orders, slow shipping, the Holidays, etc. but, it seems that everything is in working order now. I am very happy and satisfied with my experience.

January 29, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

High Priced - No delivery - Bad refund option

'd ordered a bottle of Pyrat rum on 1/2/2021. I paid a premium of $59.99. "Route Package Protection - $. 98.
"Flat Rate Shipping and Instapak Protection Protection Packaging." Total - $76.46.
Today is 1/28/2021. After various emails and calls, I still don't have rum sloshing around my stomach.
I asked for the order to be cancelled and my money refunded. Nope... deep inside the return policy, it says that they have 30 days to try to get the order to me before I can be refunded. And you get passed from one customer service rep to another.

January 28, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered from cask cartel even paid for…

Ordered from cask cartel even paid for there insurance when my order was never received u find out all the hoops u have to jump thur to receive a refund there customer service sucks to anyone thinking of buying from this company dont u will be sorry once they get your money the customer service stops if i could of give them zero for a score i would of beware of this company and there insurance they offer dont make the same mistake i did by dealing with them

January 28, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They deserve a negative score…

If I could give them a negative number I would. They continue to ignore my emails asking for a refund for an $80 bottle that I never received. A very trashy company! To add insult to injury, they added a mandatory fee at order checkout that supposedly guaranteed simple, stressless, white glove customer service in the event of an issue with my order.
-Nick
Jasper IN 47546

January 27, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Does not ship timely

Same problems everyone else has had. Ordered product on 12/13. After filing bbb complaint and disputing charge I got notice on 1-8 shipped. I would advise doing business elsewhere. Thanks

January 8, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never ever go through caskcartel

Never ever go through caskcartel. They are dishonest and disorganized.
The customer reps Elijah and Raven are paid liars to string you along past cancellation time and then will not fulfill the orders.

It’s a scam and the Better Business Bureau has hundreds of cases on them. CaskCartel should’ve been shut down before it conned our family this week.

January 8, 2021

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