7 places to buy alcohol online now and get it delivered right to your door

• Here's how to get alcohol delivered right to your door whether it's your favorite wine, beer, or spirit.
• Many regions have statutes limiting alcohol delivery so check your state's laws before you shop, and if you place an order, be sure an adult who is 21 years or older can sign for the package.
• Due to the novel coronavirus, some companies are experiencing delays and have implemented increased health and safety features so take those into account when ordering. 
• See more: The best places to buy alcohol online — from general online liquor stores to monthly wine delivery services

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Trying to carry two bottles of wine, a handle of whiskey, a six-pack of beer, and some bitters to stock our bar cart might as well be an Olympic sport. But when the gold medal is a long sip of vino — worth it. 

For anyone who doesn't want to participate, there's always alcohol delivery. We've broken down how to buy alcohol online and the best places to order from whether you're into spirits, wine, or beer. 

One thing to keep in mind with any alcohol delivery service is that each state has its own laws. 

Alabama, Oklahoma, and Utah have outright bans on booze deliveries to private citizens. In almost all other states, wine deliveries are perfectly legal, though they will require a signature from an adult who's 21 or older in most places. Check the National Conference of State Legislatures' Direct Shipment of Alcohol Statutes page for the most updated information.

Here are the best places to buy alcohol online:

• The best place to buy wine online: Wine.com
• The best place to buy beer online: Craft City
• The best on-demand alcohol delivery: Drizly
• The best place to buy alcohol gifts: ReserveBar
• The best spirits subscription: Flaviar
• The best wine subscription: Vinebox
• The best beer subscription: Beer of the Month Club

Prices and links are updated as of 7/29/2020. We've updated the formatting to show you the best product to buy from each service and added shipping information to each slide. 

The best place to buy wine online

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Wine.com boasts the world's largest online wine selection, letting you find your old favorites, discover new wines, and shop collectible and boutique wines. 

There's no shortage of choice at Wine.com, where you can shop by varietal and region, or browse various curated lists and deals. You can also pick up gift baskets, glassware, and other wine accessories to supplement your bottles. 

Each product page features helpful winemaker notes, reviews from trusted critics, and additional information about the vineyard. There's also a live wine expert chat function in case you need extra help. 

In addition to home delivery, the site offers order pickup from more than 10,000 participating locations including Walgreens, Duane Reade, and Safeway. 

If you anticipate ordering often, get the annual $49 membership, which is called the StewardShip program, and gives you free shipping on every order for a full year with no purchase minimum.

Shipping cost: Varied and based on the number of bottles and the size and weight of your order.

Read about more places to buy wine online

 

The best place to buy beer online

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Craft beer enthusiasts will be happy with Craft City's impressive inventory that tends towards smaller brewery labels. 

If you have a particular craft beer in mind — maybe you tried it while traveling or you bought it from a store once and never saw it again — chances are that Craft City carries it. It also happens to be a great place to buy other fizzy drinks, like craft kombucha and craft soda. 

You can enjoy the nation's best craft breweries, from more well-known names like Ballast Point and Allagash to labels you've never heard of. The nice thing is that you can buy single bottles rather than full packs, so you can create a fully customized beer stash. 

Some of the products include ratings from Beer Advocate and Rate Beer, plus each page tells you exactly how much stock is left and whether you need to act quickly to snatch up your favorites. 

Shipping cost: Based on your specific location, and generally, we found you'll pay between $10 to $16 for ground shipping. 

Read about more places to buy beer online

 

The best on-demand alcohol delivery

For alcohol delivery within the hour, Drizly provides the most reliable, well-designed, and widely available service. 

Drizly works with your local liquor stores to get you wine, beer, spirits, and even mixers, snacks, and party supplies quickly. Delivery's free in New York City and only $5 in other areas. Drizly service is available in more than 220 markets nationwide. 

Stock and pricing really depend on your neighborhood retailer, but you should expect all the big brands and bar essentials, as well as more unique offerings such as craft brews, bottles from local distillers, and exclusive wines. They should cost you retail price, or a little more, though Drizly also regularly runs deals and promotions to save you some money.

Both the website and app are easy to use and you can look at your past purchases to make reordering a breeze. 

Delivery cost: Free in NYC and $5 elsewhere.

Read our comparison of Drizly, Minibar, and Saucey

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