Joyal’s Liquors Inc

So Joyal’s wall of whiskey/​single malt’s is something to behold. I literally had to take a few steps back to really take in the full breadth of their selection. To give you some idea of just how tall this wall of amazingness is, they have these ladder carts that must be like 10 feet tall that way the stock people can get bottles at the very top of the shelf. One of the only spots in the state that carries my favorite brand of whiskey from the isle of Islay. The prices are also fantastic.
Don’t spin your wheels about this place looking like a WW2 era bunker on the outside, not being on the nicest side of town or the stink of booze/​cigarettes when you walk in. In terms of hard to find single malts, if Joyal’s don’t have it, you might have to buy online. Even if you’re not coming in to buy anything, it’s worth just checking out.

They have EVERYTHING! I love this place, the employees are very knowledgeable of their products and everything is organized and easy to find. I’m also happy they have the «Evolution» white wine I love and can never find. They are also always willing to check for stock over the phone and help us out in a bind.

I went just for the Whiskey selection.
I needed a gift for a Whiskey man i know. I went in looking for at least one of the brands that I had read about recently online. Out of the 10 or so, they had half of them. That’s the best I’ve found so far as most of the places I’ve gone have had none of them.
I had a few questions about my price point and options and the young guy working there sure seemed to know his stuff. Very friendly & knowledgeable, don’t let those tattoos scare you. ;-)

I almost don’t want to write about this place because the whisky selection is SICK! I’m not going to tell you what to look for, because then I won’t be able to buy it next time I drive out here, but trust me… it’s crazy.
The employees will demand you not sue them for using the ladder, but who would sue these people?! I’d never be able to come back and pick through their selection again if I sued them, and that would be garden variety stupid. Seriously, famous liquor stores in New York don’t have half the hidden gems you’ll find on the shelves here. Amazing. Fucking amazing.
On top of the legendary selection, the prices are right on.
If you like cigars, they also have a «smoking lounge» in back, with leather armchairs and flat screens.

Joyal’s is the place to go if you covet a good cigar and single malt scotch. Great prices and great selections. Brothers Paul and Dennis know their inventory and make great recommendations. Although a bit out of the way for many people, it’s certainly worth the effort if you’re within 10 miles (which is close to infinity for most Rhode Islanders).

Great scotch selection. Can’t beat Dalmore Cigar Malt at 106 bucks. At least 15 dollars less than the next best price I have ever seen

Ok, here’s the thing: you can small Joyal’s before you even enter — old cigarette, broken booze bottles and old beer topped off with a nice whiff id cigar. But if I can get through the stench, so can you. And let me tell you, it’s totally worth it.
With prices running a good 20% lower than bottle shops in Providence, I can see why Joyal’s has such a loyal following (see what I did there?). I can stock up on my favorite Nero d’Avola, gin and even microbrews for way less than anywhere else I’ve come across in lil’ Rhody. Nice.
Sure, it’s a bit out of the way and a tad skanky, but if you’re in the neighborhood and enjoy a good deal, it’s definitely worth a visit. Also, they sell empty cigar boxes from the humidor for like, $ 2 — they’re totally adorable and make a great little gift box.

If you are into scotch, then this is the place to go. They have a whole wall of just scotch. It’s kind of amazing.

Older place, good stock, smaller than Haxtons but you’ll find what you need at a good price. Staff is friendly and helpful.

I stopped in here today for the first time in a long time, like years and nothing much has changed. The prices are what they should be, the selection is good they have just about anything you’re looking for and the workers are nice and to the point. Overall just your average liquor store :)

Probably the best selection of single malt scotch in the state AND some prices as good or better then NH. The site’s price listing of scotches is not up to date, but it will give you an idea of how expansive their inventory is. They also have a great selection of other spirits, craft beer and cigars. To top it off their employees are friendly and knowledgeable. It’s well worth the 20 minute trip from Providence.

I go to this place for the bourbon and rye selection and when I first started going a couple years ago it was AMAZING and I don’t throw that work around lightly. In the last 6 months to a year the selection of jaw dropping stuff has really dwindled, I don’t know if the store has gained more fans and they just bought up all the stuff you can’t find anymore or if the manager Dennis got wind of eBay auctions of some of the stuff sitting on the shelf he could be moving at a higher price than they have it priced at, but now the bottom shelf stuff is more interesting to me than the recent release $ 70 a bottle small batch/​single barrel stuff. They have a ton of scotch but I don’t have the funds or willpower to go down that rabbit hole …
The staff except for Dennis doesn’t seem to know anything about the more esoteric products so aren’t any help but I kind of like the wild west approach to researching and buying so I’m not bothered by this.
I always feel out of place when visiting here ’cause it’s mostly people buying Coors Light 30 packs, and flavored vodkas and other plebeian swill.

I’ve been to every good store of its kind in the area and by far the best Whisky selection in New England, increadable. Great Staffed cigar counter.

Excellent selection of fine cigars, wines and spirits. Highly recommended. Friendly, Attentive staff and fair prices on quality merchandise. I’ll be back.

Joyals has great prices and a large selections on wine’s & liquors. They have a good cigar selection and are helpful and knowledgeable about their products.
I have never felt unsafe at this store or in the parking lot but I had a employee warn me about keeping my windows down (with nothing visable in the car). I mentioned that nothing was in there worth taking and she said ‘Your car is’.
So, I guess just be careful as Artic can be a rough area… don’t let it bring down your interest in checking out this store!

RUM! RUM RUM RUM RUM! SO MUCH RUM! Joyal’s has the best selection of rum I have ever seen. It also has an excellent selection of tequila, scotch and bourbon (top and bottom shelf), and a few random hard to find odds and ends like falernum. The location isn’t super convenient, but if you’re looking for some crazy hard to find rhum agricole or spendy single malt, Joyal’s is your best bet. They even post their inventory on their website! And yes, I live in Providence and I routinely drive a half hour to shop here, the selection is that good.

Joyal’s is a great little liquor store that I never would have visited had I not moved to the area. Now that I’ve been, it’s the only local store I frequent. I personally buy my liquor in NH, but I come here for the microbrews and cigars. The one drawback is that the micro’s are just on the shelf, so give yourself a little time to get them nice and cold.
The staff at the counter aren’t very conversational, but to be honest once I’m at that stage of the buying process I’m just try to leave. They give good support where it counts and I’ve been provided with great insights when I’m seeking to try out a new cigar.
If you’re looking for a cigar or a nice bottle of whiskey then Joyal’s is your place.

joyal’s is located off the beaten path a bit — in a nondescript building on rt. 117 in west warwick, a few miles west of rt. 2. and if i told you there was any reason to go here other than to buy 30 racks of bud light, i wouldn’t blame you if you thought i was pulling your leg.
but it’d be your loss, because while you were shelling out $ 17 for a bottle of wine up at campus, joyals would be selling the same thing for $ 5 less. wines are broken up by origin, a row dedicated to france, spain, italy, new zealand/​australia, etc. and generally there’s a pretty good selection. for instance they probably have 50 different bottles just from bordeaux, maybe another 25 from the rhone valley, and so on. some other regions aren’t as well represented, and there’s definitely no staff member that’s gonna chew your ear about the nuances of a particular bottle for five minutes. but if you’re comfortable going it on your own, there are a lot of good wines to be found here at good prices. don’t see something? one time i mentioned i was looking for a tokaji, which wasn’t on any shelf. down to the basement went the manager, only to emerge with a selection of three bottles to choose from. heh.
like whisky? good, because they’ve got about 300 different kinds. i’m not making that up. there are so many single malts available here — more than any other local place that i know of — and their prices are fair. they even have bottles from mothballed distilleries like rosebank and port ellen (if you’ve got the scratch). some of the more expected single malts are always fairly priced, and at times are up to $ 20/​bottle cheaper than other stores. you’d be foolish not to make the trip.
one last note on liquor: they seem to get ridiculous/​unbelievable deals on select 1.75 liter bottles. for instance i paid $ 32 for a 1.75 of woodford reserve. there are other select items that are also priced too low to be true. i almost feel like an idiot posting this, like i might reveal some great secret. don’t tell your friends.
their cooler beer selection is pretty standard — i get the impression that they sell a LOT (LOT LOT LOT) of budweiser, etc. however there’s a whole selection of microbrews unrefrigerated off to the side. i’m not a huge microbrew fan so i can’t comment intelligently on the selection, but there’s quite a bit to be had and if the rest of the store is any indicator it’d probably be worth your time to investigate it further.
i’m docking joyals a star for customer service. these guys know their stuff — they know their inventory — but man you’re not gonna get a warm and fuzzy reception. it’s right down to business, no farting around with the pleasantries, get it and get out. hey, i’m not looking to make friends, but you are in a service business, ya know? it’s not the entire staff, but it seems like the owners — who your questions commonly get deferred to — don’t have much time for you.
one last thing of note: there is also a cigar section in the back of the store which boasts, i believe, RI’s largest cigar selection. i’m not sure if that’s true, but i wouldn’t doubt it. so rest assured you can take care of all your vices in one place.
make the drive from providence or wherever else. it’s worth the trip.