Connecticut alcohol DTC shipping reference
This page summarizes the existing Compliant Bootlegger direct-to-consumer reference for Connecticut. Information is for general guidance only, may not be complete or current, and is not legal advice. Verify all requirements with state authorities before shipping.
Wine direct shipping: Permitted
- License name
- Out-of-State Winery Shipper's Permit
- License cost
- $225
- License term
- Annual
- Product restrictions
- Only wines with approved federal COLA
- Volume limits
- Five gallons per individual per two-month period
- Age verification
- Must verify age before shipping
- Sales tax rate
- 6.35%
- Excise tax rate
- $0.79/gallon for 21% ABV or less; $1.98/gallon for higher
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
Cider direct shipping: Permitted
- License name
- Out-of-State Winery Shipper's Permit
- License cost
- $225
- License term
- Annual
- Volume limits
- Five gallons per individual per two-month period
- Sales tax rate
- 6.35%
- Excise tax rate
- $0.24/gallon for cider 7% ABV or less
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
Spirits direct shipping: No reference data
Retailer direct shipping: Permitted
- License name
- Retailer Wine Shipper's Permit
- License cost
- $600
- License term
- Annual
- Product restrictions
- Only wines with approved federal COLA; cannot sell below cost
- Volume limits
- 5 gallons per individual per two-month period
- Sales tax rate
- 6.35%
- Excise tax rate
- $0.79/gallon for 21% ABV or less; $1.98/gallon higher; $0.24/gallon cider
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery