Kentucky alcohol DTC shipping reference
This page summarizes the existing Compliant Bootlegger direct-to-consumer reference for Kentucky. 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
- License to Direct Ship to Consumers
- License cost
- $100
- License term
- Annual
- Product restrictions
- Only wines produced or bottled by licensee or under exclusive agreement
- Volume limits
- 10 gallons per individual per month
- Age verification
- Age verification required
- Sales tax rate
- 6%
- Excise tax rate
- $0.50 per gallon
- Dry counties
- Shipping prohibited to dry communities (based on election precincts)
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
Cider direct shipping: Permitted
- License name
- License to Direct Ship to Consumers
- License cost
- $100
- License term
- Annual
- Volume limits
- 10 gallons per individual per month
- Sales tax rate
- 6%
- Excise tax rate
- $0.50 per gallon
- Dry counties
- Shipping prohibited to dry communities
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery
Spirits direct shipping: Permitted
- License name
- License to Direct Ship to Consumers
- License cost
- $100
- License term
- Annual
- Product restrictions
- Only brands produced or bottled by licensee, must be Primary American Source
- Volume limits
- 10 gallons per individual per month
- Sales tax rate
- 6% plus 11% wholesale sales tax (on 70% of retail price)
- Excise tax rate
- $1.92 per gallon
- Dry counties
- Must inform consumers and have them affirm they are not in a dry community
- Package warning
- Contains Alcohol: Signature of person 21 years or older required for delivery