In Florida, the sale of liquor or spirits is regulated differently than beer, wine, and liqueurs. While convenience stores, supermarkets, and retail stores can sell beer, wine, and liqueurs, they are not permitted to sell liquor. The sale of liquor is restricted to retail package stores.
As an expert sommelier and brewer, I have come across this regulation in my experience. When I wanted to purchase a bottle of whiskey from a grocery store in Florida, I was surprised to find out that they did not carry any liquor options. I had to visit a retail package store specifically dedicated to selling spirits.
This regulation can be a bit inconvenient for consumers who prefer the convenience of purchasing all their alcoholic beverages in one location. It requires them to make an additional stop at a retail package store to buy liquor. However, it is important to note that this regulation helps to control and monitor the sale of spirits more effectively.
In some counties in Florida, there are exceptions to the restricted sale of liquor. Certain counties have been granted the permission to sell alcohol, including liquor, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. This means that in these specific counties, you can find liquor available for purchase even during late hours or on Sundays when other areas may have restrictions.
To summarize, while grocery stores in Florida can sell beer, wine, and liqueurs, they are not permitted to sell liquor. Liquor can only be purchased from retail package stores, except in certain counties where the sale of alcohol, including liquor, is permitted 24/7.