This place is legit! Don't let the small storefront fool you. They are loaded to the gills with some of the best stuff around that you can't see at Total Wine or BevMo or most other local shops selling whiskey. The owner and associates are very happy to chat about anything whiskey related I picked up a bottle of Glenrothes Lustau Sherry aged (24 year) non-chill filtered Speyside single malt. At $299.99 it was a screaming deal for a 24 year age statement whiskey! Bottled at 56.7% ABV this sherry aged single malt is the real deal! The item itself is quite limited and each bottle is numbered to let you know how many were made that year. He only had one left and it had been long discontinued so I was very glad I got my hands on it. It seemed like the best value for the price among the rarer options he had available. I really, really appreciate the fact that he did not mark it up a penny (BevMo had it for $299.99 many years back) even though he totally could have. This tells me right off the bat he is an extremely straight-shooter kind of business owner who cares about longtime customer value and retention rather than trying to make a quick buck or drive "hype" up. I have found a new place for top shelf scotch in the area!!! read more

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Best spot to grab everything you need for a fun get together. They have an amazing variety of liquors.

Very helpful and informative staff, they walked me through a couple choices and had great recommendations

There is no better liquor store in all of San Jose when it comes to the staff, the selection (especially in the beer fridge!!) and the customer experience. 12/10! read more

If enjoy good whiskey then this is the place for you. I was introduced to the owner by a friend of mine. After spending about 10 minutes looking around I realized this place has an amazing selection of spirits. If you're Looking for a nice bottle to add to your collection or maybe a gift for a friend I highly recommend royal. For all you whiskey lovers they have a great selection of allocated bottles. Stop by and check it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Royal Liquors is a well organized and friendly store with many hard to find products.

Spectacular selection at competitive prices. Friendly and knowledgeable service from a team that clearly cares about their customers and their business. Whether you're a new hobbyist or a seasoned sommelier, this hidden gem ought to be among your first stops. read more

There was a specialty liquor that I could not find on the west coast. I called around and Royal Wines was able to order it for me. They are really friendly and super helpful!!! Thanks :-) read more

Great selection of allocated whiskey and the nicest, well informed owners. Also, they have tasting events where you can talk to reps from the distillery. Come by and support these friendly folks! read more

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David and company are always so pleasant and knowledgeable about everything in store plus there are many times I have gone in to find a vendor offering FREE sips of some selection and one-time discounts. On the regular I pick up beer out of their top notch cave(very cold & clean) and David has helped me choose the best liquor for different events thru the years; special Scotch for my late Mom's Wake, ideal Tequilas and he really really knows his Whiskey like no other. They organize tasting at a nearby Restaurant called Anejo which is fun to discover new poison (David has his own exclusive barrel reserve you can buy) and meet other local people. Small unassuming location but this is a hidden gem in the south bay. read more

Love coming here every once in a while to look for craft beers and special sours and ciders. They have a cool beer cave in the back you can walk into and treasure hunt. Recently picked up some single cans from a brewery in Sac- the brewery had run out of this sour mid pouring my glass so I wasn't able to try it there. Glad I can get it in SJ. Also going to try a Stranger Things themed bottle I got here. read more

I cannot express how happy I was when I found David's store. He and staff are welcoming, knowledgeable and pleasure to talk to. I live in San Francisco but it does not stop me from going to Royal Wine and Spirits often. David has excellent variety of beer, wine and spirits, including highly desired bourbon and whiskey. You can buy in-store or online. David, thank you for wonderful experience! read more

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I can an honestly say Royal Wine and Spirits is the finest liquor store I've ever had the pleasure of patronizing. The owner, Dave, is just an fine gentleman that truly stocks a treasure trove of very fine spirits and wines, with very good pricing. His staff is top-notch and very helpful too. The Friday early evening tastings are always a fun event to see what's on sale or to sample. I fully support Dave and his store. If you can't find it, he can probably get it for you at a very competitive price. This is definitely a great business with a personal touch to it. read more

Great selection, lots of specialty liquors, knowledgeable staff, awesome service. Look no further... just come here!!!

Great Liquor store with alots of choices Very clean and organized easy to find your favorite beer , wine and Liquor plus many choices of kosher . read more

After doing some research on well stocked bourbon locations near me, I decided to take a visit to Royal Liquors which exceeded my expectations. David was a delight to talk to and provided samples of a variety of excellent store picks. I walked away with a delicious New Riff pick, Smokeye Barrel proof and Benchmark full proof. I met a new buddy there and chatted bourbon for over an hour. Highly recommend and I will be coming back soon. read more

Best place to learn about liquor. They have taste testings, they have a beer room. Very knowledgeable staff, especially if you get the folks that have been there for a long time. Highly recommend for specialty liquors. I have purchased amazing liquor here that is not easily accessible anywhere else. read more

David's exactly the kind of people we need more of in this world. Punctual with his business, knows his stuff, very friendly and willing to help out any of his customers. I had a very pleasant visit this morning. I came in looking for a gift for a friend and he recommended different options to me within my budget. Maybe not many people frequent a liquor store in the morning (btw Yelp hours say 8:30am but phone hours verify they open at 9am)... but I love how he had his coffee in hand, accompanying me around the store but not rushing me, and eventually helping me pick out one I wanted. If you're like me and don't know a whole ton about whiskey and spirits, go here! I'm excited for my friend to try this out. Thanks David! read more

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The best liquor store ive ever found! David is great to work with and super helpful. David was great for helping me acquire a unicorn bottle . Great communication and fast and secure shipping!! read more

Love this store!! Great customer service and great variety! Stop by and get anything from beer to hard liquor

I was on the hunt for the Bourbon County stouts, released annually only on Black Friday, and was referred to this shop. Came in and was able to get a case! (No limit on this rare bottle, while Total Wines and Bev Mo had a 2 bottle per person limit). Awesome selection and variety of beers! Follow them on IG or untappd to keep up with the newer items. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Words cannot express how thankful and grateful I am for David and Marisol's help at Royal Wines and Spirits! I was tasked to order 8 bottles of Dom Perignon for some clients and it all needed to be delivered the same day. Frantically, I started calling a few local places and Marisol was the only one who was extremely helpful and patient listening to what I was trying to accomplish. David took pictures of the bottles and texted them to me so I could see exactly what was in stock. I ended up coming down to the store so I could drop off hand written notes to go with each gift and Marisol was so kind to help me wrap them. We had a few issues with the delivery because a few of my clients didn't answer the door but David and Marisol made the driver do a second (and even a third) round and was able to get everything delivered the same day! I know they spent a lot of time helping me and I am beyond grateful. They honestly went above and beyond. David and Marisol - thank you so very much! I look forward to working with you again in the near future! If you want superior service, come visit Royal Wines and Spirits! They have a huge selection of liquor at great prices! read more

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They really pay attention to the good stuff that's out there. Not only do they always have the rare alcohol we want what, they always answer any questions we have about potential stuff we'd like to see. Great customer service, no complaints! read more

Great service with an awesome collection! Definitely recommend to come check it out and try the assortment.

Well stocked. Helpful. An absolute must/go to for difficult to find or premium labels. I highly recommend them

Best liqour store in San Jose , beat selection and have all the allocated items ... clean store and knowledgeable staff

Beautiful store with options for your everyday buy or high end wants and needs. Clean and very organized!

Very educated staff and amazing selection of high end bourbons and tequilas and so much more.

Excellent service each time. Fast, courteous, smart crew and quite knowledgeable. There's nothing better than knowing your needs are being taken care of in the soonest time possible. They even offered their e-mail so I can send my liquor requests in ahead of time. Fast, efficient check out at POS and fast, efficient loading on my vehicle. They store your order in a separate walk in fridge, ready for you to pick up! Prices reasonable. read more

Friendly and knowledgeable service, great selection at a great price so I will be coming back

This place has been in business since before the dinosaurs. (ok maybe not that long ago) they have a pretty good selection of spirits, sodas and beers. I came in looking for some grenadine to make some Shirley Temple's C; this weekend. (not wanting to drive to the BIG spirts store) I asked the ladie behind the counter if they had any? She immediately walked out from behind the counter and grabbed one from the Isle. My kind of place. read more

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This place is as legit as it gets! Best beer and spirits selection in the area and beyond. They will offer up recommendations and never disappoint. I was your basic boring beer drinker now it's safe to say since coming gere with my wife I've become a bit of a beer snob! Their Lagers are amazing and local. There's some high priced offerings here but if you done your homework then you'll know that you get what you pay for. The Whiskey selections are vast as you have your pick of your poison. If you're reading this and never been to Royal don't waste anymore time and money. They have hidden gems that will knock your socks the hell off! read more

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After seeing all the great reviews, I figured this was going to be the best liquor store in the world. I left feeling unsatisfied. They do have a decent selection of beer, but nothing too special. You can go to BevMo or Total Wine and find a much better variety. Also, their prices seemed a little high in comparison to those stores. It really didn't feel overly special to me. Maybe this is a locals favorite, but I honestly wasn't impressed. Felt like a pretty typical liquor store to me, and while they do have few rare items, they are marked up the wazoo. read more

It has been a few years since I reviewed Royal Liquors, and while it is still a regular place for me, and some things are the same, some have changed. They still have one of the best beer selections in the Bay Area if you like the craft single bottles and cans. Their back cooler is a wonderland of options. I used to feel Royal Liquors' bourbon game was weak, but they have become one of the best around in terms of selection. They also have a monthly raffle where they give one ticket for every $20 spent and have a drawing for the privilege to buy a rare or allocated selection at regular retail price instead of the high secondary market price. Some of their whiskey selections are priced way above standard retail because they are allocated labels which fetch crazy prices. I saw a bottle of Pappy in here for $1800 once. Just last week they had a multi-bottle Weller collection for $1999. While I definitely will pay a premium for hard-to-find things that I like I don't go that big, and although part of me doesn't like this side of the bourbon trade, if you're going to play the sucker's game it is probably best to find a respectable seller like Royal Liquors to purchase from. There are so many scams out there. The reasons to come to Royal Liquors are the friendly, knowledgeable service and the great selection. Don't come here looking for the best price. For example, last week I bought a 750ml bottle of Weller Special Reserve here for $79. This week I was at another place and picked up the 1.75l bottle for $59. I'll keep coming back for the things I can't find other places. read more

If you are into tequila they have a really good hard-to-find tequila selection. It's a must to check out and they also have the mini bottles behind the counter.... read more

It takes either a really good experience or terrible one to compel me to leave Yelp reviews. It was first time here after reading and hearing about it for a while, and it is indeed a beautiful selection of not only whiskey, but all spirits. Joey was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about their massive selection of bourbon/whiskeys. We shared common interests and he helped me land a new favorite of mine. The prices are pretty fair and cheaper than you'd see at other liquor stores with similar collections. Absolutely one of my new favorite spots to grab new bottles to my collection. I'd recommend this place to anyone who appreciates rare and hard to find whiskeys/spirits. read more

Where were you hiding, Royal Liquors? One of my go-to shops for craft beer was closed so I came here & pleasantly surprised by their beer selections! There are a lot of options, and some are aged already which is like hitting a gold mine. Just found dogfish head / victory / stone, saison du buff, from June 2014. I'm assuming people around here aren't interested and patrons who come for the craft beer come across town like me :) The cashier showed us the beer cave/cooler which made us feel part of a secret club with exclusive beer access privileges. It's actually extra inventory they couldn't fit in the front, but still cool. They have occasional tastings but apparently it's too much work. I wish I can organize it for them! read more

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David and the rest of the team have always been great with me, my friends, and my fiance. While I did start coming for the brews - David has been able to help me navigate the vast whiskeys and wines that are also available here. He's been able to open the mind to a few that I would have never picked! Always suggest this as a stop to any Whiskey lover. read more

So I'm not a whiskey drinker however my boyfriend is. I asked several friends for recommendations of whiskeys for a gift. Of course I checked Yelp to find a local store. This place has good reviews. The reviews were accurate, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Also, the prices were reasonable. I will definitely recommend them to other whiskey lovers. read more

Craft liquor central. And I mean it! They have a large selection of craft brews, ciders, and hard alcohols that you will be at first taken aback by. All you need to do is stop in but make sure you have a little bit of time to look around. The front of the shop seems small but there is a larger fridge in the back which is where all the beer snobs will take to. Some of our favorite crafts have been found here which are definitely not in the grocery store and not at your average liquor store. If you're looking for something in particular, I bet if you asked, they would be able to help you find it. Reasonable pricing and always a friendly interaction. read more

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