California DtC Spirits Shipping Opens in 2026—What’s Next?

The enactment of a new law in California to enable interstate direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of spirits has brought new energy and action to this exciting though still developing market. This is especially so in light of the latest data on consumer sentiment and demand for DtC spirits shipping across the U.S., as detailed in the 2025 Direct-to-Consumer Spirits Shipping Report. As the popularity of DtC spirits shipping grows and more states change their laws, California could prove to be the tip of the spear.