Shipping policy

At Liquor Cork, we specialize in the secure, compliant, and professional transport of premium wines and spirits. We ensure every bottle is handled with care and delivered efficiently to your door.

Shipping Rates and Costs

  • Currency: All transactions and shipping costs are calculated and processed in United States Dollars.

  • Shipping Method: We ship via United Parcel Service Ground.

  • Shipping Fees: We charge a flat shipping rate of $28.00 USD for all orders within the United States. This rate includes all handling and secure, specialized packaging for fragile spirits.

  • Order Origin: All orders are hand-packed and dispatched from our physical retail facility located in San Diego, California (Zip Code: 92114).

Delivery Timeline

  • Order Cut-off Time: 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.

  • Handling Time: 0 – 1 business day (Processed Monday through Friday).

  • Transit Time: 2 – 3 business days via United Parcel Service Ground (In transit Monday through Friday).

  • Total Estimated Delivery Time: 2 – 4 business days for standard domestic orders. Note: Orders placed after 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time or on weekends will begin processing the following business day. Shipments do not move on major public holidays.

Legal Shipping Requirements and Restrictions

  • Adult Signature Required (21+): In strict accordance with California Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations and federal law, an adult aged 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo identification must be present to sign for the package upon delivery.

  • No P.O. Boxes: Because a physical adult signature is legally mandated, we absolutely cannot ship to Post Office Boxes, Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office addresses.

  • State Restrictions: Shipments are limited strictly to zip codes and states where the direct-to-consumer delivery of alcoholic beverages is legally permitted by law. Due to state regulations, we only ship to states where direct-to-consumer delivery of alcoholic beverages is legally permitted, and certain restricted states are excluded at checkout.

Order Tracking

Once your package is hand-packed and dispatched, you will receive an automated confirmation email containing your United Parcel Service tracking link. Please allow up to 24 hours for the carrier to update the tracking status on their website.

Business Identity and Transparency

Liquor Cork is the online flagship division of Greene Cat Liquors, a premier licensed retailer based in San Diego, California.

  • Store Name: Liquor Cork

  • Legal Entity: Greene Cat Liquors

  • Physical Storefront: 5102 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, California 92114, United States

  • Telephone: +1 (858) 337-4318

  • Email: sales@liquorcork.com

  • California Alcoholic Beverage Control License Number: 424915

  • Customer Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM PST

  • Response Time: Within 24 hours

  • Holiday Note: Our office and shipping department are closed on all major public holidays.