Im a big fan. Pricing is great. Delivery into the city is timely and cheap. Selection is very good for easy drinkers. Its not necessarily the place to go for something obscure, but they carry crowd pleasers and great prices. Staff is helpful.

Brad and his team have it down to a science..... Great Service. Knowledgeable staff.

I use to buy a good bit of stuff here but over the last couple years the prices have crawled up to 50% to 250% over msrp on stuff. Plenty of small guys who are happy to do business reasonably. Gotta pay for their big new store.

This place is always awesome and FINALLY renovated with SO MUCH MORE SPACE! Oh so happy! Staff is always there to assist and never seem to be be put out when I ask for cases of liquor as well as ALWAYS on hand! Great store with great prices.

This place has it down! Isles are marked so you can easily find your favorite potion. Helpful and friendly staff. Fast check out.

Huge selection of wines and other alcoholic beverages, store was very busy with customers and the employees seemed nice

Friendly staff. Love the improvements with the new store. It definitely doesnt feel crowded anymore and easier to find what you want/need.

The employees smell badly, one of them had a whole aisle unbearable. Also they are unorganized and drop a lot of bottles.

A huge collection of liquors. You should find the one you are looking for, hopefully🙂.

Frank the delivery guy was great, extremely helpful and pleasant!!! Brought the order right in the house fir us!!! Only place we will buy from, prices can’t be beat!!! and the deliver all over the state!!!!

This store is like heaven for any liquor fan. Very large selection. The space itself is not large but theyve managed to make it appear so with the clever utilization of space: rows and rows of liquor as far as the eye can see. It boasts a great variety including wines and spirits. Here youll find a plethora of brands of beer, whiskey, rum, brandy, tequila, vodka, gin, and even a small selection of sake. The employees here are always readily available to assist you and not only are helpful but amicable as well. They have a good amount of cashiers that are fairly quick and efficient making your time spent waiting in line short. From my experience if youre buying with others theyll want to card everyone regardless of who is buying (thats if you dont appear to be 21 and over of course) but I learned that its a safety measure and a way to enforce NY safety laws when it comes to alcohol consumption and minors. Either way this is a perfect place to come to for liquor - especially if youre looking for specific items.

PA guy stopping through and was very impressed w the selection and pricing. Tons of helpful staff around on a busy Saturday afternoon to help find exactly what youre looking for. Appreciated that the shelves had background info on each bottle to help make browsing easy.

Great selection. Good prices. Friendly stuff. 5 stars

Wonderful selection for a strip wine store. Good service, good prices. Surprisingly busy on a Sunday afternoon but they handled the crowd well.

A nice assortment of wines along with a 6ery knowledgeable & helpful staff.

The new expansion is AMAZING... like a toy store for adults!

Refused to sell myself and my partner alcohol because my friends who had already left werent present to show an ID. They had been watching us the entire time in the store. I doubt that policy is applied to people who are older. Seemed to be discrimination. I wont shop here again. (We were all 21+)

I got my first delivery today and I wont be going to any local wine stores soon. The prices cannot be beat. The selection had too many to count that I enjoy from Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Riesling, Rose…Wine delivery for me for now on unless I go to Vineyard. Even the delivery man was personable and respectful. I’m so happy I found this place.

Recently renovated its bigger and becoming more beautiful.

Fix your hours on Google. How hard is it? So many businesses in this area are messing this simple task up. In your parking lot at 8:20pm Sunday to pick up almost $200 in liquor and you’re already closed. Now we’ll give our business to another company.

Great prices. Can’t beat them

How do you fire someone after their first day because of “organizational skills” make it make sense. Wrongful termination and very unprofessional.

Have twice ordered a case of champagne from Empire for delivery to South Florida. The whole process was most positive, from using the website, to asking questions of employees (always readily available) to noting and paying a very competitive price with reasonable shipping fees. All without leaving ones front door. Definitely the place to shop!

Big store kinda easy to get overwhelmed if u dont know what kinda stuff you like but the staff is knowledgeable and great at recommendations if you need suggestion. And the prices are wonderful compared to the Corner liquor store

Love this store. It had everything you need at great prices.

This is my favorite wine store in the capital region. Very large/diverse selection and competitively prices. Entering the store, one could get fooled by the warehouse-like setup and conclude that the service would reflect this. But that would be a mistake, the staff is attentive, fast and very knowledgeable. Even though the store is packed with customers the staff always takes their time to share their knowledge and suggest alternative/complementing wines. Highly recommended!!

Never been to a place as big as this and also never seen so much wine in my whole life. This place overwhelm you by the sheer amount of liquor they have, especially wines. You will be too spoilt for choices. I guess if someone starts tasting every type of liquor they offer, it might take years to finish all that they have.

Very nice people work in this place. Always clean, well organizedI always buy my liquor here

Great prices, best around with friendly helpful staff and efficient check out.

Love this store. They have so many different varieties of wine and liquor. Staff polite, helpful. Owner Brad a people person. Recommend

They have everything. And staff is always so helpful

Polite staff. Great variety. Good prices!

Love this place when I am in Albany. I now do shipped orders to my house in Brooklyn, NY. You cannot beat the selection and prices and the shipping is extremely reasonable! Well done!!!

Customer service is excellent. The variety of differents spirits, wines, liquors is great. They are so busy but the cashiers are super fast and efficient so even if the lines are long, your not waiting as long.

Great selection. The website organization is also great. Nice number of sommelier and critic reviews. Great prices. Easy check out and shipping options. Lightening great shipping. A+

Got a great Dows 2008 LBV. Fantastic. They got the good hooch!

We always go to Empire Wine for the great prices and knowledgeable staff.

One of the places i can find most of the stuff that i used to buy in they city. They could use a little more cognac options.

My most recent order has soured my entire experience. I have been a loyal customer since they opened. However, getting rebate forms has always taken some persistence. With my last online order, I made a point to request 6 rebate forms for items I purchased. When they put the boxes in my car, I asked if he remembered the rebate forms. The clerk said yes, they were in the bag. When I arrived home, I found that they had only put in three of the forms. I immediately called the store and they said that they would send them to me. However, they did not send them until more than 2 weeks later, which was after the deadline. They were unappologetic and the only option was for me to return the items. Obviously they have more customers than they can satisfactorily service. Since this is not the only store that has curbside pick-up, time to shop elsewhere.

Very nice selection. Well laid out, staff keeps the shelves well stocked and informative. Staff is pre knowledgeable too. I went around 4:30pm on a Thursday and it was crowded as hell. Still aisles ate wide enough that youre not constantly running into people. Plenty of cashiers to check out your purchase. They also do delivery plus curbside pickup. I havent used their website yet but I hear its very useful. All in all, a good wine shopping experience. Best in capital area that Ive been to do far.

Empire is the best! But be careful! Once you start ordering online and picking up in the parking lot, you will start drinking more, getting deep into grapes and regions, and may find your savings disappear as you become a connoisseur of Scotch or Hudson Valley spirits. (They have Albany, Harvest, Taconic etc all the Hudson Valley distillers at good prices.)

Best go to place in the Capital District for my favorite wine selections.

Great selection, well organized, and staff ready to help you find what youre looking for. The prices are good too. I have never been disappointed.

Huge selection of wine. I got 9 bottles of wine for $42.

Ive ordered 2 cases of wine from Empire since the pandemic. Even with shipping its cheaper than buying wine in Philly. Shipping was very fast and the packaging is really secure.

Always has everything and can be bit overwhelming haha. Just go.

Love the store. Bad experience with women serving me today. At checkout, the woman with purple hair, was extremely rude and was very vocal about how hectic business has been. Apparently she used the pace of the business for the reason she treated me so unprofessionally.

Staff friendly and helpful.

Love the new store! Very efficient!!

Amazing service on a shipped order (to Philadelphia)- arrived the next day. Price was great- the best anywhere. I will be back (online) shopping here. ETA: Ive re-ordered twice from Empire, each time their price including shipping was far, far under Total Wines shelf price in Philly. Fantastic company.

Amazing delivery, right on time! Will buy again.

Great prices and helpful team. Huge selection

Im looking forward to their expansion. Typically the lowest prices in the capital district.

Huge selection. Fast checkout service. Knowledgeable staff

Great selection of wines that are constantly being updated. Sagrantino and Montefalco Russo are two Italian wines I just got both under $20...

Im in Alabama and wanted to send a bottle of wine to my daughter in New York. Empire Wine had a large selection with competitive prices. Ordered on Friday afternoon and the wine was delivered Saturday morning. Excellent experience, highly recommend!!!

Best liquor store in Albany (technically Colonie) by a long shot. Great selection, great prices, super-friendly and helpful staff. It would get 5 stars if All-Star wasnt just a short drive up the Northway in Latham. They both have similar prices, but All-Star has somewhat better selection and specials. Still, youll find everything you want at Empire at a great price.

Clean. Well lit. Friendly staff. Multiple checkouts. Not too big, not too small. Lots of options, especially WINE! Well stocked. Properly placed signage makes it easy to grab and go. Nicely organized. Mini shopping carts are great for bulk buying and readily available. Delivery and curbside service also available. Prices are quite reasonable in comparison to small liquor stores. Plenty of parking.

Always clean, great stock, plenty of associates to help with questions and/or obtaining bottles & the check-out process is streamlined. The low prices are fair & competitive with the Capital areas well-stocked liquor stores.

I love the store. Very big. Great prices. Professional staff.

Favorite wine store in the region. Great selection, with reasonable offers, and fast, efficient service, including both curbside and home delivery. Much better value for money then most wine stores.

Best prices in town

Has been great to order for delivery during covid. Last order did not arrive by overnight fed ex that I paid for but a local driver that called me while on the road to guide him to my address. Prior deliveries were seamless. Hope they can resolve because I was previously very happy with the service.

Great selection, and great product knowledge by the staff.

My parents enjoy the selection n service there

Please fix your inventory. I drove 45 minutes to buy a bottle that I could not find anywhere else. Their website showed 2 in-stock, but there was none on the shelf. Employees acted like it was a normal thing, no big deal. The manager said I should have ordered it online, as if it was my fault I walked into the store to shop (I had 3 other items ready to purchase I had selected by walking around the store). First and last time going there.

Great selection and prices. They probably have the high dollar bottle you are looking for and a great price on a bottle a little better than the national bar brand.

Great store as far as prices.. Best around.. Except I agree that some of the staff particularly the girls at the checkout counter seem to be bothered with checking you out and annoyed when you ask any question.. You barely get a goodbye.. Happens pretty frequently. If you dont like the service industry do something else..snotty.sarcastic.snippy.snarky remarks and attitude from girls at check out.. doesnt seem to change.. Bottom line is dont say a word or ask a question at checkout to avoid this .pretty sad..

Reliable, well-run operation with good pricing, and a simple order and delivery process. What’s not to like?

Best selection and lowest prices. Must shop here!

I order from here occasionally for delivery out of state. Excellent customer service and great prices. Very trustworthy and the shipping packages are very robust. Highly recommend.

Claire loves it so much

There needs to be a solution for the (usually long, but quick moving) line always blocking the shelves making it difficult to browse.

Good selection. I stopped in to pick up a bottle of wine as a gift for dinner

They have everything here. Super fast service and helpful, cheery staff

Great selection, excellent pricing and helpful staff! No need to fret if the check out line looks long because front end is very quick and professional.

Great selection and prices. Curbside pickup runs very smooth.

Best prices, great selection.

Well stocked, well staffed and well run. Empire Wines has one of the widest selections of wines and spirits and the best prices.

Awesome selection, awesome prices, staff know where everything is, and checkout line moves fast even with a long line

Top notch! My husband & I shop here often. They have great staff who is always willing to help. When it is busy, the line always moves super fast. Definitely best wine/liquor store in the Capital Region.

Busy discount center with an excellent selection and good prices. They also have good service.

Got my shipment by mail and the packaging was awesome!

I ordered online on Sunday and they personally delivered to me in Scarsdale on Tuesday! Great prices and amazing service! Definitely ordering from them from now on!

Cheapest prices in the Capital District area hands down! I shop everywhere for my wine cant find it cheaper anywhere else! Great selection fast service what more could you ask for?

Great prices! Friendly service! Love it.

Great selection and really good prices. Even when its packed and the line is long you wont wait too long because theyre well-staffed and efficient.

This is an amazing store - truly one of a kind. The selection, prices, and knowledgeable staff are second to none. As for the pricing, my brother worked at a wine store in MA, and he would stock up at Empire because the pricing was better than his own store’s employee discount!We recently put in a delivery order (during the lockdown) and expected it to take a two or three days. We had our order the next day, which is unbelievable under the circumstances, and very much appreciated.

I walked in a few minutes before closing on June 15th and was told repeatedly they were closed. Will not spend my money here in the future.

Oh my! What an amazing selection. Theres truly something for everyone here. Not a huge store so its amazing that Ive been to bigger stores, size wise, that have less of a selection!

I am happy to recommend Empire Wine & Liquor. I was able to order my favorite brand delivered right to my door. No clubs to join or fees to pay. The wine was delivered timely even though we are in the middle of a pandemic in a very secure and sturdy box. Shipping was very reasonable. Thank you!

Big selection of liquor, sales posted in the newspaper every Thursday

Excellent, friendly, very professional and knowledgeable employees with a HUGE and decent prices variety of liquors with occasional specials.

Great curbside and overall service. Great prices, curbside was very easy, and brought items out quickly when I arrived! Great stock of items!

Stocks my favorite wine!

Best liquor & wine store in the Capital District! Great prices. Knowledgeable staff. Very quick checkout. Dont ever let long lines discourage you - they move surprisingly quickly!

Love this place great selection and great employees

It is an efficient way to order to go and they bring it out to your carThanks for this service!

This place has really stepped up, love the online ordering and pickup is so easy.

Did try to contact owner of Empire Wine & Liquor by email. No luck. Maybe he will respond here.Mr. JuncoI made 2 orders 497126 and 497129to order 6 bottles (I was not able to order 6 at once because it did allow me to order only 4 so I did 2 orders) When I was confirm that 2 orders is ready I did drive to pick it up. When I call from my spot at your store I was told that your employee will bring 2 orders for me. After delivery person put box in my trunk I cam home and find out that it is only 2 bottles there instead of 6 so I did return to your store to ask where is my 4 bottles. I was told (I guess by your store manager) that it is human error and she is not allowing to do any compensation for this error and referred me to you.Thank you------------------------------------I dont know. Probably 1-2 free bottles from my order should be fair for driving back to pick up my order which I should get in a first time.P.S. Your employee did ask for my name and nothing else. Also in a positive way I shop at your store often and this is first time that it did happen (you may modify that people can order case of 6in one order)v