Tustin Liquor

No one smiles here.
Ever.
That should be the name of this liquor store. No-​One-​Smiles-​Here Liquor Store because we just want your money, so buy your stuff and get the heck out of here…(yep, that’s the vibe I get 9 times out of 10 when I come here).
I used to come to this liquor store out of pure convenience and when I was able to drink beer last year (long story) this was my pit stop after getting out the dive bar next door (The Fling). They have some pretty good craft beers you’re not going to find at 7 – 11, Stater Bros, or any of the markets close by, so for that, they were a-​okay.
Now thanks to a digestive disorder which may take over a year to heal, no mas craft beer for this guy.
Yet I found myself at this liquor store again so I could pick up some lotto tickets for our company pool. I just happen to be the guy running the darn thing and when 20 plus people want their tickets, you better get them, pronto.
As soon as you enter this liquor store, you can almost feel the negative vibe. The older gentleman that ignored my greetings (per usual) not only doesn’t smile, but he has a permanent scowl on his face. I literally get the vibe that I am not welcome here. And the other fellow working behind the counter had a slightly less scary, unsmiling countenance, but not by much.
I made a decision today to stop coming here for good. I know running a business isn’t easy and I’m sure you have to deal with some unsavory people from time to time, but for the love of all that’s holy, it doesn’t hurt to greet your customers or wish them a nice day. Being the high energy, social guy that I am, I wished both men a «Happy New Year» and no surprise, it went completely unheeded and unacknowledged.
Oh well, at least I tried for the 14^th and last time. Goodbye No-​One-​Smiles-​Here Tustin Liquor, you’re not getting another penny of my business. Bevmo might be a little further down the street but at least they are happy to see me and they don’t have permanent scowls on their faces.

I had a wonderful experience last night with this liquor store. I bought a bottle of Chardonnay, and when I got home and opened it, it was extremely dark and tasted funny. I called and spoke with who I assume was the owner, and let him know that the wine was bad. He let me bring back an open bottle, and exchanged it for a cold bottle of a nicer wine, without even showing him a receipt! This show of good faith has definitely established my loyalty to this liquor store!

They are really growing their selection of craft beer and doing it well. They always get all of the rare beers in and you just have to be on point to make sure that you get them when they come in. The owners, the two brothers are really cool guys and are always helpful.

When you’re feeling like being a high class borracho and stick to the craft beers that are hand made by the tiny little drunk fairies within the SoCal area beer makers, this is the spot for you.
It’s on my short list of places to go when I absolutely need a special beer release as they have a revolving door of bombers from various breweries. The service is also pretty spot on in helping you out and hooking you up with that rare craft beer you want so badly.
While some folks assume that Bevmo or Total Wine have a bigger selection, and yeah, the square footage is much larger, — I’d rather come to a little bottle shop like this one, as they’ll remember your name, your likes and all that jazz. You’re not just a money symbol… okay, well, you sort of are. But you’re at least given some treatment as if you were human… or in this case, a borracho.

Best prices in town. Currently ½ gallon of Three Olives Vodka for $ 20.

Tustin Liquor is a great little gem if you like craft beers. They have a great selection here and always have the latest brews from great breweries such as Dogfish Head, Port, Stone and Ballast Point. If they don’t have it and you ask if they can get it chances are they will help you anyway they can.
In a sea of liquor stores I think Andrew and his crew really go above and beyond the call of duty. Good people running this place that also really know their stuff. Prices are pretty much on point with the major stores and sometimes they will have specials on stuff that they want to get rid of that you can really save some cash on. Stop by here is you are looking for some craft brews that can be sometimes hard to find you wont be disappointed. CHEERS!

Yes 5 stars. «As good as it gets»
Surely you say, there must be some liquor store that is better… there must be stores that have a bigger selection right… your just giving them 5 stars because you go there ever other day right?. well lets examine that.
Yes, there are stores that have a larger selection of wine/​beer. BevMo and Total Wine kill this place as far as that’s concerned but it’s not fair to compare a 20,000 sq foot warehouse to a 1000 sq foot liquor store, there just not in the same category.
Why i like this place:
1) A decently large selection of beer and wine that is not always the same. They are constantly getting in new micro-​brews and local wines so you always have something new to choose from.
2) The staff really know their stuff. Ask them about any of the beers/​wines and they will tell you what they taste like. Go in there often enough (like i do) and they will know what you like and give you suggestions.
3) Friendly. They are not going to let you walk out of the store with a warm 12 pack, if they can help it. They aren’t just here to make as much money as they can and screw over the customer because that’s what most liquor stores do.
4) Location. If there is something that you need that they don’t have, Chances are the Stater Brothers right next door will have it.

Garrett lee sent us here (boyfriend&I), after dropping off some Evans. Their prices are decent, and they had everything we needed for the night. They have every flavor of skyy vodka, and a huge variety of other liquors.

Great selection of local microbrews. Decent prices. Wine selection okay, but lacking.
Staff is very friendly and helpful and very knowledgeable about beers.