Julio's has been around for a long time. The owner Ryan Maloney, is an extraordinary man of great knowledge and foresight (at least for whiskies). He and his partner, Randall Berg, do a podcast that highlights their specialties. Truth be told, they are a few dollars higher than the big-box merchants within a 15 minute drive, but the eclectic selection of Scotch, whiskies, beers, wines and Hot sauces are to die for. And if you have a question Ryan is often scurrying about the store to help or chat with a customer. He is really KNOWLEDGEABLE! PS: they have a decent little cigar shop, too, with a walk-in humidor. Check them out. (I'm just a satisfied repeat customer) Eddie read more

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First time in the store. It sure is great for its bourbon. They have a number of store specials. Some of them you can taste. The owner was so friendly. Would love to live closer me to it. read more

Nice place. The staff is friendly and helpful with guidance for shopping. Good prices

Like a crafted cocktail, Julios mixes a nice liquor inventory with a lot of marketing, and they certainly know how to do the marketing. A couple of us came here with a local friend for a whiskey tasting event, which I believe is one of their largest events each year. That was quite well run, and one of your perks for it is a gift card towards a purchase, whether it be something you tried here that day or something else. It certainly isn't the largest inventory of products I've seen, but it's pretty substantial compared to anything else in the area. The prices were reasonable too. They also provide an app you can use for the events and for shopping. I think the app could be a bit more obvious in its navigation but is otherwise usable. read more

This used to be a favorite spot of mine but I won't be coming back as the staff is just so rude and surly. I can overlook their aloof attitudes ... the fact that they just stand in the isles talking to each other vs. helping customers ... and the overall vibe they give off that you are lucky to be shopping there. I had an interaction with a staff member who was incredibly sarcastic and just overall being a jerk for no reason this week and I said ... no more. I try to give the 'local owned' stores my business but why would I when the staff at Total Wines or Wegmans nearby is friendlier and more helpful? Julio's has a good selection ... there is no doubt about that. Their prices are around 10 - 20% higher than other nearby stores on most liquor and beer. But everything is curated well and you are absorbing the cost of a lot of the events that they do, etc. into the product cost. Julio's is a very unique liquor store with lots of programming and while their selection isn't as good as Total Wine, they have pretty high end stuff and lots of barrel selections. I wish the staff was friendlier though. I am not shopping there anymore based on that ... and lots of other reviews seem to back that up. read more

This place is aweome. It was well worth the 1.5 hour round trip to get Malort at the only place I've seen it outside of the Chicago area. They were appropriately thankful for my business and (rightfully) disparaging of my purchase. If you're unfamiliar with Malort, look it up on Wikipedia, then Google image search "Malort Ads". read more

I love coming to this store! They have some great tasting events and the largest beer selection I've ever seen. They also let you buy singles which is a rarity and a fun time. Is usually spend aton of time in here. They also have an app to purchase ahead which I haven't used but have heard it's great read more

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Incredible service and selection. Came in at lunch and walked out with three bottles of bourbon, one super Tuscan and three cigars. Chris was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and helped me a great deal. I used to come here 20 years ago when I lived in the area and I'm happy to say it's a good as ever. Great prices too. read more

My go to liquor store, always a great selection and friendly staff. Defiantly recommend.

We like Julio's selection and their prices aren't bad. Some of their staff is knowledgeable and helpful. And my husband and adult son have enjoyed some of their whiskey nights and that kind of thing. However, we were there Sunday (3/24/24) and the guy behind the counter was really surly. His one job is to put stuff in a bag and tell me how much it costs, while I stick my own card in the credit card machine, so really his important function is to be pleasant so customers want to return. I don't get why they would even hire someone like this. The rest of the staff is generally cold and aloof, but he was quite rude. I know this is Massachusetts but people don't have to be obnoxious jerks. read more

Julio's Liquors I had heard about this place from a few friends and finally got a chance to experience it for myself. The parking lot is a decent size for the size of the building, but it was packed on Saturday (day before Easter). As you walk in, you're facing a vast wine area, but don't forget to look directly to the left as you walk in because there is a fantastic Stonewall Kitchen area. We picked up a few jars of delicious jellies. I am not a wine consumer, but I would imagine they would have almost anything to satisfy a person or a party's preference. There were many people milling about reading labels and speaking with staff. Speaking of staff, they are very visible and extremely friendly and willing to help you in anyway. Two staff members were at each register, one was ringing and the other was running to get boxes for product, yes, boxes. All of the customers I saw that day walked out with at least one box filled with alcohol. The reasons we had a box like so many other customers; selection and price. This place is competitive. They have a VAST selection and the prices were extremely competitive. There was a Lagunitas tasting the day we were there and as I was talking to the representative a store lead approached me to tell me about a Beer Fest they are having on site on May 17th from 1-4p. I wish I could go, if you are in the area, please try to attend. Supporting a great business and the ability to sample some great beers and rare ones too I hear. This place is easy to get to from 495/Rt. 9. This will certainly be one of my go to places for beverages. read more

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Doesn't accept PASSPORT CARD as formal ID. The guy / manager "never saw one before" - Can get in country with the card but can't get a bottle of champagne. Train your staff/managers! read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon to show a friend their Stonewall Kitchen gift and gourmet section, cheeses, downstairs event space, and to try some of the 20+ rotating selection of free self-sampling wines available at the back corner of the store. What we found was that several venders pouring tastings of beer, wine, and (my favorite) margaritas. They were all definitely in the mood to pleasantly talk and educate us about their offerings. We found someone in the whiskey den and he could not share enough with us about the history, recent and upcoming events, attributes, and why this store is so successful. He was a wealth of information. It turned out that he was Ryan Maloney, the unassuming owner of Julio's. It was abundantly clear why this store is top in the nation. We walked out with a lot more than we planned to purchase when we came in because of the personal interactions and education. We plan to come back for future events. This place is great! read more

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This is the first liquor store I've been in where employees are standing around in the aisles, chatting, while there are customers wandering around trying to find specific items. The selection for wines and beers is amazing. Don't get me wrong. The customer service is seriously lacking. There were two guys in the beer section talking about some new beer that was coming in (they were actually quite loud), while I and two other customers were literally going around in a circle looking for specific beers. At one point one of the employees looked at me, and then returned to his conversation. I could have asked them for help, but I felt awkward interrupting their conversation, and I'm guessing the other two customers did as well. It's was kinda comical. The person at the cash register was no better. The only thing he said was the total I owed. Not kidding. No "Hello" or anything. So, yeah...selection is great, prices are good...customer service is basically non-existent. read more

I went there yesterday looking for a high end bourbon they advertised on their website. The guy who we were lucky enough to have "help" us was pretty much useless. We we asked if they had anymore he just said "nope, not that they told me" and "if we have it, it's out there." So, we checked with another clerk who was at least trying to look it up in their computer, when the first guy looked over and said "just because it says we have it doesn't mean we have it." I realized they might be out of something I came looking for but when you're looking for a $100 + bourbon you'd think you could at least get some actual assistance, not a guy guessing. I won't give them one star as I've been there before and had a much better experience, so I guess it's all based on the luck of the draw and who happens to be on that day. read more

This may not be the best liquor store on the planet. And I only say that because I have not been to every liquor store on the planet. It not about the booze, it's about the journey. Need a great cigar? They've got it. Fancy cheese or condiments? Got it. Special Villa-esque section for tasting wine? Got it. Chocolate truffles? A huge selection of wines? Funky beers? Yep. They'll even try to order something they don't have if you ask them for it. Oh, did I forget the service? The service is stellar. This is not a liquor store. This is your primary destination to stock up for that perfect night in. Go there. Thank me later. read more

I used to like going to this store. The employees were helpful and friendly. But I've noticed that has gone away. Today I was browsing a section for probably 10-15 minutes. Nearby there were three employees gabbing. None of them offered help. Nor did the employee who kept passing me by, almost brushing against me. Will shop elsewhere read more

Made a six pack an grabbed two extra to make 8 as I do every week only to get home to find out they were frozen an because I don't have pictures or anything to physically show them proof that they were frozen an I didn't drive 30 mins back the day I bought them nothing can be done no discount or refund to make it right so I basically gave them 50 dollars for nothing in return I'll be taking my business elsewhere read more

This is an outstanding liquor store with a great selection of hard to find beer, wine, and other types of alcohol! They have a large selection of cigars and cheese as well!! Their beer selection is outstanding! I think the beer prices could be a little better but your paying to have access to such a large selection! read more

Holy hell, never have I ever spent so much time in a beer section trying to decide what to pick up. The raves about the selection here are no joke and the variety of Belgian brews knows no equal. An added plus is that many beers normally available in 4 or 6-packs can be bought individually...at a discount! Such an awesome way to try different beers and for less money too. Lastly, the staff here know their stuff well and were very helpful when Brian S. and I were deciding on a couple dozen brews to bring home =D read more

I have to tell you in all of my ventures to different "packies" as the the locals will call them, in my lifetime (of course, what is that saying about me?) I have never been to one that is so diverse and eclectic across the board. I have been to wine tastings here and beer tastings here and they really know how to get it done. I have asked for specialty microbrews or some special liquors that I might have gotten while away somewhere in a far away land and they have ALWAYS tracked it down and gotten it for me no matter what hoops that they have had to jump through to get it. The prices are a little steep if you are just looking at stopping in for a fifth of some cheap booze but I like the wide selection and paying more for the things that you want sometimes in life is an ok thing to me. Check 'em out if you have the time to stop in and browse, you will really enjoy your time here. read more

3.5 stars. Metro west staple on route 9 in west borough. Good selection of scotches, whiskeys, and beers. Prices reasonable, but not as good a selection or offering as Yankee Spirits or Friendly Discount. Good for a weekend run before the football game. read more

I went with my little brother because I didn't want to leave him alone in the car and they would not serve me because he wasn't over 21. This has never happened at another store before and I find it rude how they would rather have me leave him alone than bring him in with me. read more

Great liquor store with a nice wine selection and reasonable prices. Large beer options and hard to find liquor. I love Pisa which Julio's is one of very few stores that sell it. They also carry cheeses, olives and other foods. read more

I love Julio's liquors and not because of the liquor! Don't get me wrong, they have a great selection of alcohol but I go for the hot sauce. Seriously, their hot sauce selection is on point. They even have a hot sauce connoisseur named nick. He really knows his stuff. He let me sample a few, we talked about the differences between them. I'm seriously obsessed! I will def come back. Especially because he is going to order me some of my favorite ones. I almost didn't want to write a review selfishly because I didnt want to give away my hot sauce secret location. However, nick was too awesome not to give written credit too. Thanks Nick for making my hour long hot sauce visit a good one! read more

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This place was awesome! Very attentive staff, amazing setup, great variety of every kind of product. Great little room on the side full of hot sauces, jams, cooking oils, spreads, etc. They even have an olive oil refill station. The automatic tasting stations were a really fun addition. read more

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It's probably a good thing there were plenty of customers there today because this one will never be back. Your counter staff should take a class in customer service and work in improving their manners. read more

Everything you could want for a craft beer, specialty liquor, we don't have we'll order it, hot sauce, free sample, helpful staff, lottery selling, every size available, kind of place! read more

Simply put the best damn store around! I mean how can you a beat a place that is the size of a grocery store, but only carries beer, wine, liquor and other specialty items. When it comes to beer there is no place around that even comes close to it. Its truly in a league of its own. The selection is so wide I can't even list everything they have. The most amazing part is how awesome their staff is. They will also try to get anything they don't carry if you ask them, but it would take literally months if not years to drink all the different varieties they carry. The make your own 6 pack deal where you get 15% off is a sweet deal. Also, make sure to ask for one of the beer cards. Everytime you buy a 6 pack they punch the card and you get free stuff at different intervals. So they also carry an awesome selection of liquors and liqueurs. Their selection of hard to find items is truly awesome. They also carry a whole array of bitters and mixes which are difficult to find. The wine selection is also top notch. The most impressive feature has to be the huge selection of wines to taste. Its difficult to describe and I would say you must go and try it out. The best way I can put it is a bunch of automatic wine dispensers. read more

When I moved to Westborough, MA five years ago, I thought I knew a thing or two about beer. Boy, was I in for a surprise. The day I walked into Julio's and say their selection of over 1500 different beers, my life quite literally changed. Sounds tacky (or possibly the review of a degenerate), right? Seriously though...about two months after I moved to the area, I began writing about beer. Five years later, I'm still writing. 90% of my writing "material" comes from Julio's beer section. If you haven't heard about Julio's, you may be living under a rock. However, if you have been under said rock, here's why you should make a trip to the store, regardless of where you live in New England: 1. Julio's has the largest stock of beer that you'll find anywhere. If the beer is distributed in New England, you'll find it here. 2. The staff at Julio's is top-notch and well informed about beer. Don't hesitate to ask them for help. In particular, the operations manager Tom has been with the store for a very long time and is extremely knowledgeable about the topic. 3. They regularly hold FREE beer tasting events. These events range from their weekly beer tastings to their HUGE yearly beer events such as the spring beer fest and the Belgian beer fest. -Lost (in the beer aisle) P.S. I'm a beer guy and while the above review pertains to beer, Julio's provides a ridiculous selection of liquor and even more ridiculous selection of wine...not to mention hot sauce and a full smoke shop in-store. read more

The ultimate for beer. You just can't get any better than Julio's in Massachusetts. One of the biggest selections I've seen available anywhere, and not only is it expansive, but it's extremely well-curated and moderated by knowledgeable beer geek employees. Plus, you get a 15% discount on any mix-a-six pack selection of beer, plus any additional beer you buy on top of the mix-a-six. Julio's also has an extensive liquor selection, and wine selection, and hot sauce selection, and, and, and...There's a lot of "ands" here. As someone who tries to keep in open mind for critiques in order to maintain fair and balanced reviews (not THAT kind of "fair and balanced"...Fox News...*shudders*) I wish there was something I could note here. I'll keep looking for something, but for now, I'm coming up empty and just keep coming back for more. Keep up the A+ work guys. read more

Seriously, they have everything here. It's also one of the few liquor stores I don't feel like I'm going to get shot in. It's clean, well-run, and helpful staff. Seriously, the customer service from the staff here is awesome. If they don't know an answer, they tell you as such, then they tell you they're going to go get someone who *does* know the answer. And they even go get that person! Common sense, but they seem to be the only place in the area that knows how to do it. read more

This store was amazing. They offered free wine tasting stations where if you were of age, you could leave your license and get a cup to sample some of the hundreds upon hundreds of bottles of wine. Their selection was second to none for sure, their prices were very reasonable and in some cases downright surprisingly low, and they were incredibly accommodating. My husband and I had a long road ahead of us and we needed to go to the bathroom. They offered up their non-public rest rooms so we can relieve ourselves before hitting the road. My husband lit up when he witnessed the whisky selection. If only you could have seen the smile on his face. They even offered barrel kits so that he could age his own whisky kit. This was a pleasant surprise for him, which was also a pleasant surprise for the ride home. Overall, great place! I am sure we will be back some time soon! read more

Big selection and I guess decent pricing. Staff here are a little rude. Also I asked a woman in the wine section about a particular wine I was looking for and she said it wasn't distributed in MA anymore but was happy to sell me on two other wines that weren't anything like it. But I went to BJ's yesterday and found it read more

Solid selection, friendly staff. The only negative is the cost. I can purchase the same items at Yankee Spirits for 25% less, on average. read more

I'm from western New York, where you have to go to a liquor store to buy wine and liquor. (The one difference here in Mass. is that you can buy beer in the same place at least.) So after finding alcohol every place you can turn in Ohio, where I live now, this was a pleasant surprise! A real liquor store again! We stopped by Julio's on our weekend road trip from Columbus, OH to Freeport, ME. A trip of almost 2,000 miles. We stopped at Julio's on recommendation, and we're excited that we did! We found some excellent regional brews to try, including several blueberry beers. If you're looking for non-New England beers, you're still in luck. Julio's has an incredible selection of beers from all over the U.S. and all over the world. Their Belgian selection was out of control. Julio's was so great that we stopped on our way BACK from Maine too, to pick up some beers for friends, as well as some more for ourselves. If you do a custom 6-pack, you get 15% off each beer; that includes the big boys. If I'm ever passing through the Worcester/Westborough area, I'll definitely be back to Julio's. read more

This place really is as good as it gets. Great tasting events, great selection, great staff and great prices. Simple as that.

By the name I was expecting a very scary place, but quite the contrary. They have a cute gourmet section perfect for gift shopping with tapenades, spreads, crackers, etc. A huge cigar area and an amazing selection of beverages. Tons of brands etc And a little chocolate/truffle bar. My new favorite place read more

One of the best liquor stores around. They are super accommodating and are always willing to make special orders for cases or kegs. They also host fun events and tastings! read more

Locke and Key... Whiskey tasting... WHiSKEY tasting. Loco, tasteful, educational. Huge wine, beer, bibe selection. GREAT staff. Ryan the owner is simply adorable, personable very people/consumer oriented. Spectacular sommelier. Beware of the samples... EVIL. If you have a booze budget, perform some yoga, meditation and cleansing before you go in, because you will blow it, time and time again. read more