: Many Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) services and apps require you to upload a photo of your government-issued ID at checkout. This ID is then cross-referenced with public records or verified via facial recognition software that compares the ID to a live selfie.
: Carriers like FedEx and UPS have strict internal policies requiring an adult signature for any package containing alcohol. Drivers are trained to inspect IDs and will not leave the package at the door unattended.
Modern alcohol delivery platforms use multi-layered verification systems that are often stricter than those in physical stores.
The short answer is that in the United States. Federal law and the National Minimum Drinking Age Act mandate that the minimum legal drinking age is 21.