How do you manage to deliver alcohol around the world in less than a week?
We get it; with all this liquor in stock, you’re worried we might be drunk on the job. Don’t worry; we save the drinks for after our job is done! Now, we can’t tell you about all our trade secrets or where all our liquor stashes are, we have to have SOME privacy, you know! But what we can tell you is that our company has really got this delivering wine, spirits, beer, and more to your family in over 175 countries DOWN!
First off, we’re almost everywhere. That’s how we find the good stuff!
DrinkableGifts.com has gift experts, customer support specialists, taste testers, and more all around the world. We have places stock piled in nearly every region we serve. Our managers make sure to source the best quality liquor (and sometimes the cheap stuff for that person you only kind of like) right within your recipient’s region. And don’t worry, if you’re trying to impress a business partner, we know a guy who knows a guy who can get their hands on the fancy stuff!
When you place your order from the comfort of your own home (with a drink in hand we hope), we send it to our regional headquarters, and the area manager takes it from there. Your gift is created and usually delivered with a courier like FedEx, UPS, or DHL. And, we’re pretty sure those guys don’t drink on the job, either.
You get the fastest international alcohol delivery, you don’t deal with customs, and you get individualized gift experts ready to help you at a moment’s notice. You might see more than one of us answer your e-mails, but that’s because we want to ensure you have your answer 24/7, no matter who’s on shift.
Why do some liquors cost different prices in different countries?
You found the perfect bottle, that scotch that just screams, “have a good poker night,” and then you see the price. $100 bucks! You can get it at home for $80. And okay, you got us; in another country’s catalog it costs $90. Well, here’s the thing: different products cost different amounts depending on where you get them in the world.
Rum is pretty cheap in Jamaica, but in Alaska, not so much. But think of it this way: if you were to buy rum in Jamaica and then ship it to Alaska, you would easily triple the cost of what you’d pay in shipping. And not to speak ill of international customs, but we can’t vouch for their drinking policies.
Just remember that your gift is made in the region where you are shipping. If you want to send a bottle of vodka and gourmet snacks to Germany, our office is tracking goods down in Germany. This means you don’t worry about customs, you don’t deal with gift taxes, and your bottle of liquor, assortment of wine, or case of beer has minimal chance of breaking in transit.
You also get personalized service with an attention to detail that is second to none. We package your gift when you order (or when it is appropriate for delivery if you plan ahead). This means your basket doesn’t wait around and collect dust. Aged wine is excellent; dusty wine isn’t!
The long and short of it is our prices vary across countries. Because we offer you a good price, for great quality, for the region you want your gift delivered in. That’s only fair.
How can you possibly manage to deliver to 175 countries?
You caught us; we might be pushing the definition of country.
The world is an ever-growing and changing place, and figuring out if a place counts as a country really depends on who you ask. To make sure we have the best relations with all our employees and regional offices, we go with a liberal definition of ‘country’ that’s aligned with delivery regions. If people in the region call themselves a country, and most people agree, then we’re on board too. That’s just being polite. And when you’re in the business of selling liquor, it’s best to be polite.
We know mapmakers tend to recognize around 195 sovereign states or countries in the world. But even that isn’t set in stone because some include Taiwan, which brings the number up. Politicians or other world powers may also include other independent states such as Somalia (pirates or no pirates) in their definition, and this brings the total to around 204.
Sporting officials have a count that ends at around 209 countries. We suspect that’s so they can drag out more matches, make more money, and sell more beer. But, who are we to judge?
For our purposes, DrinkableGifts.com uses a blend of the most liberal definitions, recent postal codes, and good judgment. To ensure your liquor arrives all safe and sound, we keep regional managers in and around these loosely defined borders to keep an eye on things.
That’s it. We aren’t trying to brag or pad our numbers (at least not any more than the next guy). We actually deliver in 175+ postal zones. This helps us keep good relationships and sustain our expertise in what you can actually get in every country.
My drinkable gift is literally crossing an ocean, won’t pirates kidnap it?
Like you, DrinkableGIfts.com has a long reputation of not trusting pirates. It’s just good business!
This is why we have a foolproof process for making sure your delivery arrives. First, we send gifts to our employees around the holiday season so they aren’t looking at the wine you picked out with too much envy!
Second, your gift is being put together in the region you want it delivered. We cross the ocean as little as possible. We know how pirates are about their rum! Your gift is sourced as close to your friends, family, or colleagues as possible. This saves on the distance your bottle has to travel and cuts down on accidental damages or goods being held at port.
Third, your gift is packaged when you order it or whenever is best for delivery. Your scotch gift basket, beer sampler, or wine collection is delivered the same week our gift team puts it together. We ensure that the accompaniments and extras you add to your alcohol purchase are fresh, and your recipient won’t have to wait to enjoy your surprise.
Finally, our gifts are all delivered by courier. But we get it; sometimes couriers make mistakes. To top it all off, we also verify that your order has arrived, either with delivery signature or electronic confirmation. Only then do we send you an e-mail to notify you of delivery.
Your liquor (however many bottles you choose) will arrive safe and sound. And should the odd team of bandits make off with your loot, we have you covered with our satisfaction guarantee. Go ahead, let us take that bottle of beer off the wall and pass it around.
Won’t my gift go through customs? Will it get lost there? What about duty fees?
We’re about to get technical here, but the short answer: No. We take delivering alcohol gifts to the people on your VIP list seriously.
Your alcohol gift will never see a Customs agent; by the time we get our whiskey, and beer, and wine, and you get the idea, they’ve already made it into the country. Most of the time, your delivery will make it to your recipient in 3 days. For the super remote areas where we have to send it on a donkey, maybe a week.
Take another sip of wine and relax. The only way we can do this is to avoid customs; many countries won’t allow individual gifts with alcohol without some extreme paperwork. In this case, international law agrees with us. Sourcing products in every region and delivering in the same area is always best.
If you have more questions, reach out to one of our 24/7 customer support team, they’re ready to help you pick out the perfect bottle of booze and get down to treating your best friend.
Why do your gifts have a higher price tag?
To make a lot of technical talk very short, they actually don’t.
We understand that when it comes to sending gifts, many assume that the traditional way is cheaper. You know, purchasing an item in-store, packing it, and shipping it yourself with the help of a big-name delivery company.
The fact of the matter is that after shopping time, packing time, costs, and the utter nightmare that shipping and customs can be, DrinkableGifts.com is hands down the cheaper and easier option.
But you don’t have to take our word for it. Take a look at the cost of shipping even a relatively small 2.5-pound gift basket to a common overseas destination like Berlin, Germany, or even Tokyo, Japan! Here’s FedEx’s Quick Quote, UPS Calculator, and Pitney Bowes Duty Calculator. Or you can check out our handy Comparison Table for more details.
When you shop with DrinkableGifts.com, you buy more than just a gift. You score peace of mind. We work hard to keep our shipping prices as cheap as possible, even during the busiest times of the year.
This means you get to spend your hard-earned money on the goodies that go inside your gift, not just getting it there. Additionally, your gifts travel as little as possible, ensuring they’re delivered in the best and freshest condition possible!
You’re also getting the best customer service in the world, available to you 24/7 in multiple languages. We are ready to help you with every step of the process, from picking out the gift all the way to letting you know your order arrives safe and sound.