Supermarkets can sell alcohol in certain states. However, the alcohol is often limited to beer or wine. Liquor is only available in supermarkets in Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Even where supermarkets are permitted to sell alcohol, they may not all do so. A liquor license is still required for these stores. In other states, liquor sales are only available in liquor stores. If you're looking for a particular type of liquor, beer, or wine, a liquor store is often the best option, even if your supermarket sells alcohol as well. Your local liquor store may also have knowledgeable employees who can make recommendations. If you're ordering from a liquor store through Instacart, consider calling the store if you need a recommendation while you're shopping in the app.