About Wooden Cork

Purveyors of Fine Spirits Since 1975.

We aren't just a website. We are a neighborhood institution.

In an online world filled with faceless dropshippers and fleeting pop-up shops, Wooden Cork stands apart. We are a real business, with real people, and a legacy that spans half a century.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, our roots date back to 1975. For over 50 years, our family of brick-and-mortar stores has served the Southern California community, helping locals find the perfect bottle for weddings, milestones, and Tuesday evenings.

Today, Wooden Cork brings that same neighborhood warmth and decades of expertise to the national stage. We took the "mom-and-pop" shop philosophy—knowing your product and caring for your customer—and digitized it for the modern collector.

The Wooden Cork Difference

When you shop online for alcohol, trust is everything. Here is why thousands of collectors and gift-givers choose us:

  • Real History, Real Inventory: We don't just list products; we have them. Leveraging relationships built over five decades, we secure allocations of rare Bourbons, Scotches, and Tequilas that other retailers simply cannot access.

  • Curated by Experts: We don't use algorithms to recommend whiskey. Our team tastes, tests, and curates our selection. If it’s on our site, it’s because we believe it belongs in your glass.

  • The "San Diego Standard": Operating out of the craft beverage capital of America keeps us on the cutting edge of trends. From the newest celebrity tequilas to obscure Japanese imports, we are always on the pulse of what's next.

Our Promise

Whether you are hunting for a "unicorn" bottle to complete your collection or sending a gift to a client, we treat every order with the care it deserves. We pack securely, ship promptly, and stand behind every bottle we sell.

Cheers to the hunt.

— The Wooden Cork Team

Company Snapshot

  • Established: 1975

  • Headquarters: San Diego, California, USA

  • Business Type: Independent Retailer (Brick & Mortar Roots with Nationwide E-Commerce)

  • Specialty: Rare Bourbon, Tequila, Scotch, and Premium Spirits

  • Inventory Model: We stock our own inventory to ensure quality and speed.