Return and Shipping Policies

Return & Shipping

Shipping Policy
  • You must be 21 years of age to order or receive alcoholic beverages from Drinksmith. Any shipments containing alcoholic beverages are sent with an "Adult Signature Required" sticker, and the common carrier that delivers our merchandise is required to ask and check for identification upon delivery.
  • All items are shipped from our location, in Torrance CA, unless extraordinary circumstances require differently.
  • Drinksmith does not ship to the following states: (AK) Alaska, (MA) Massachusetts, (TN) Tennessee, (UT) Utah, (WV) West Virginia

  • We ship by ground or air. All shipping charges include packaging materials and may vary. Insurance may be available for an additional charge.
  • The cut off time for next day air/express shipping is 12pm Pacific time.
  • Our shipping charges are determined by the combination of total weight, number of packages, and shipping method.


  • RETURNS : Under California law, it is illegal to return wines once sold, except for defective wines, which may be returned for credit or replacement within thirty days of purchase. All returned wines must be accompanied with a receipt.

Shipping Laws. You are responsible for abiding by all State and local laws, rules, and regulations of your State pertaining to the receipt of alcoholic beverages from out of state.  You additionally represent you have obtained any required permission, paid any required fees, are working through properly licensed intermediaries where required, and are legally entitled to take possession of the alcoholic beverages.  You further represent you are legally entitled to take possession of the quantities ordered, and that you and the person accepting delivery of the alcoholic beverages are at least 21 years of age. 

  1. By making a purchase on our Site, you are asking us to appoint a common carrier and arrange for transportation on your behalf for the delivery of alcoholic beverages and any other purchased merchandise to you.  By making use of this service from Drinksmith, you are representing you are acting in agreement with your local and State laws regarding the purchase, transportation, and delivery of alcoholic beverages.  Accordingly, we make no representations or warranties concerning the legal requirements of shipping alcoholic beverages to your State; our Website merely provides a list of those States where common carriers have indicated their willingness to deliver alcohol.  As such, you understand and acknowledge you are accountable and liable for compliance with all laws concerning such shipments to your State, and you further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Drinksmith