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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I didn't received my order because the logistics company Zeleris in first say there was an accident while i was waiting a whole day for them to come and the day later they said we can't find yourvadr... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

although the ordering was eay it is not clear when ordering the amount for free shipping is not for the uk and uk charges which means that the items i bought where more expensive than the uk order N.1... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality service and value. Beautifully packed for safe international shipping, UPS courier a little slow and tracking sporadic. Eventually delivered after 18 days from Spain to UK but shi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

At least half a dozen orders since they resumed shipping to UK and every one has got through, Spanish VAT has been returned, and no extra UK duty or VAT applied on receipt. One order was well over €1... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I didn't received my order because the…

I didn't received my order because the logistics company Zeleris in first say there was an accident while i was waiting a whole day for them to come and the day later they said we can't find yourvadres "there is just one door so we can't deliver.
I don't live on the moon and now they give the excuse that I don't deliver because i don't have a spanish telefone number. No solution, no delivery point possible the only option given by licorea is pay again, the second time delivery costs and then pick it up at the store wich is almost 100km in total from my adres in Catral. I won't pay two times delivery costs because the stupid Zeleris driver can't find my adres and both Licorea and Zeleris lay the problem by me. I am sick of it and still don't have my order so getting more angry by the day. Licorea minus 10 points

26 March 2026
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Reply from Licorea

We are sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration regarding the delivery.

However, we would like to clarify several important points about this situation. The delivery was attempted by the transport company, but unfortunately it could not be completed due to communication and contact issues.

As stated in our delivery conditions, it is essential to provide a valid local telephone number and to be able to maintain basic communication in the language of the destination country. In this case, the courier operates in Spain and communication is carried out in Spanish. Additionally, the transport company requires a reachable local phone number to coordinate delivery if necessary.

We also understand that you chose not to contact the courier’s local office, which could have helped resolve the issue more quickly. This made it more difficult for the transport company to complete the delivery successfully.

We would also kindly recommend: "having a basic understanding of Spanish when living in Spain", especially to manage deliveries, services, or any unexpected incidents, as most local providers operate primarily in Spanish.

Please note that both Licorea and the transport provider have followed standard procedures. When a delivery cannot be completed under these circumstances, additional shipping costs may apply for a new attempt or alternative arrangements.

We remain available to assist you and find the best possible solution within these conditions.

Kind regards,
Licorea Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

shipping and import cost

although the ordering was eay it is not clear when ordering the amount for free shipping is not for the uk and uk charges which means that the items i bought where more expensive than the uk order N.129242 buyers be aware

17 March 2026
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Reply from Licorea

Thank you for your feedback.

During the checkout process the notice **“Clearance and taxes not included”** is clearly displayed in the shipping options selected for the UK. In addition, the payment button cannot be activated unless the customer first accepts the disclaimers where this information is also shown.

These notices explain that possible customs clearance fees and local taxes may apply on delivery. Please also note that the order is placed **without the 21% Spanish VAT**, which is removed at checkout.

Every week dozens of customers in the UK place orders with these same conditions and many of them return regularly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Products were ordered AND paid in full…

Dear Licorea
Regarding JJD00026925001752074001
Help someone please 🙏

Please supply a working telephone number for DHL CUSTOMER SERVUCES. I CANNOT FIND AN DMSIL ADDRESS OR PHINE PLEASE !!!!!!!!
Sincerely
Jj

10 January 2026
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Reply from Licorea

Dear JJ,

As we have already informed you, DHL is currently investigating and actively searching for the parcel. Using your shipment ID, you may also contact DHL directly if you wish; however, the resolution will be the same and will arrive at the same time from their investigation.

We appreciate your patience while DHL completes this process.

Kind regards,
Licorea Customer Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a£8 bottle of brandy

I ordered a£8 bottle of brandy. Paid £27 incling what I thought wS shipping .thenUPS delivery driver wanted £22.6in cash to hand it over.
Read the small print. If there is any.

15 December 2025
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Reply from Licorea

Dear Tina,

Thank you for your review. We would like to clarify an important point regarding your order.

The additional amount requested on delivery is UK VAT, which must be paid by the recipient, as clearly stated in our terms and conditions. This charge is not related to the courier and is not a transport or delivery fee.

At the time of purchase, Spanish VAT was not applied, as the order was shipped outside Spain. In accordance with current regulations, UK VAT must be paid upon import into the United Kingdom.

This information is explained transparently in our conditions — there is no “small print” involved — and applies to all shipments sent to the UK.

We understand that this can be unexpected if you are not familiar with post-Brexit import rules, but these charges are imposed by local tax authorities and are not set by us.

Kind regards,
Licorea Support Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Ordering from Licorea

Ordering from the company was great, very easy and it looks like your getting a great bargain but ordering from the UK is not worth it. I thought I would give it a try because the fee that Licorea charge seems very reasonable but once the duty tax is added you realise you should have just bought your alcohol from Tesco.

I won't be using this company again.

14 November 2025
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Reply from Licorea

Dear Customer,

Thank you for sharing your experience.

We are pleased to hear that the ordering process was easy and straightforward. However, we would like to clarify an important point for customers ordering from the UK.

Since Brexit, import duties and UK VAT are applied by UK authorities, not by us, and these charges are clearly explained in our terms before purchase. They are not fees set by Licorea.

It is also worth noting that Licorea specialises in a catalogue of over 2,000 references, many of which are not available in UK supermarkets such as Tesco. Our range focuses on exclusive, limited, and specialist products that cannot easily be found locally.

We fully respect that some customers may prefer to buy locally to avoid import charges, but we aim to offer access to a much wider and more specialised selection.

Thank you again for trying our service.

Kind regards,
Licorea Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So pleased with this company!

So pleased with this company! I ordered from the UK, first time from you. The communication was great, the product arrived in perfect condition, and reasonably priced! Packaging was fantastic! Well done! I would highly recommend you and will use you again!

12 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The order never arrived

I made an order and paid extra for door to door delivery. Although i waited at home for two days waiting for delivery the package never showed up and no one phoned askeing for directions. At the end, they said they'll drop it somewhere and I can go find it.

I get lots of deliveries at my address... Seur, Amazon etc. But these idiots can't find it. Although my phone number was on the order, no one ever called asking for directions.
Stay away from this company the same product is cheaper on Amazon and you'll have a better chance of getting delivery.

Now I have had a response from Licorea and wish to make some response to their text.
FIRST - Yes I did pay extra for home delivery as it was a greater cost than to pick it up. Now they say it is somewhere that I have to go pick it up. Nothing about refunding the difference.
SECOND - I waited at home all day for each of the two days that they promised to deliver, and no one came to my door and no one phoned my number that was on the order.
When the company says door to door delivery, that is what I have paid for and what I expect.
Yes I have had previous orders, that I paid a lesser shipping rate and picked up myself.
This time I paid for delivery and to this point have received nothing.
Now the Licorea is trying to blame the problem on me?
Licorea took the payment for the product from me, I haven't received the product I paid for. If the shipping company says they knocked on my door, they are lying.
I was home all day both days that they said they tried to deliver and no one was home. Also, my phone number was on the order, if they couldnt find the house they should phone that number.
THIRD - How could it be possible for me to refuse the package when it never arrived? I'd love to have it sent back and refund the money, but I don't have it and have never seen it. All I know is I paid for it and I have never seen it.
Lastly - I was in contact with your service guys after the first non delivery and the person said that they would tell the company to deliver it again.
Now they are telling me to walk 6.5 kms to where the shipping company dropped it off, and pick it up myself.
Now it August 15, no delivery, no refund. Terrible company. I made a huge mistake ordering from them.
Re Licorea reply: well isn't that great, you shysters! I have never seen the delivery, never been contacted about it, never told where it is other than a place, two months ago many kilometers, from where I live. Licorea is the worst company that I have ever dealt with. They are crooks.

17 June 2025
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Reply from Licorea

Hello,

We sincerely regret that your experience did not meet your expectations. Our team works hard every day to provide the best possible service, and we are sorry that this was not the case for you.

We would like to clarify some important points: the service you selected was a standard home delivery, with no extra charge. The additional paid service we offer is the 24-hour urgent delivery with Nacex, which was not the case here.

The courier made two delivery attempts at your address and, when unsuccessful, the package was redirected to a nearby Collection Point. At all times, we provided you with the tracking number, the address of the collection point, and the contact phone number of the local depot, so you could get in touch if you wished.

Additionally, we would like to remind you that this is not your first order with us, which suggests that your previous experiences were satisfactory. We are sorry that this time it has been different.

Lastly, please note that if you did not wish to collect the package, you could have refused it and we would have processed a refund once the item was returned to us.

We appreciate your understanding and kindly ask for respect towards our team, who are always happy to assist in resolving any issues.

Update:

As we mentioned in our previous message, the package was left at a Collection Point after several unsuccessful delivery attempts. You have the option to either collect your order or, once the package is returned to us, we will process the corresponding refund.

Thank you.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I have a question did licorea delivery…

I have a question did licorea delivery international like USA

1 January 2025
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Reply from Licorea

If you have questions about the shipping services offered on the website, you can either read the information on the site (where it is clearly explained) or contact us through our support channels on the website. This is not the place for questions. Thank you.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great service and shipped quickly to…

Great service and shipped quickly to the UK.
The courier used was UPS, however they charged more in brokerage charges than the tax that I had to pay. UPS appear an expensive courier to use, and as a result I will mot buy from Licorea again unfortunately.

20 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Check local customs and excise due before ordering.

Having seen a number of negative reviews on here, I was unsure about ordering from Licorea, but thought it worth a shot.
I managed to get some items with really good offers, and rather than waiting for one to be restocked, their customer service dept happily replaced it with something else, and shipped it out the same day as the stock issue was brought up, so I cannot fault them in that respect.

UPS has delivered my order after a couple of delays, but the customs declaration they placed on the excise was for the entire amount of liquid in the order, and not just the amount of "pure alcohol" in each bottle.
I have raised a dispute with UPS who have resolved and recalculated the amount I actually owed, and expect a refund when Customs has processed it.

If you live in the UK, research how much you are meant to pay, and check that the amount is for the alcohol content and not total volume of liquid on any orders shipped here.

17 October 2024
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Reply from Licorea

Thank you, we rarely ask for opinions, but we send hundreds of orders daily. Usually, the customers who receive everything in good order don’t take the time to leave a comment. It’s typically those who have encountered a problem or believe the process should have been handled differently from how it is explained in the terms (which are accepted) who provide feedback.

That’s why we appreciate you taking the time to leave your review. We always strive to improve, and wherever it’s within our power, we aim to do better each time. Thank you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

my order was 220 euros postage £239.28

my order was 220 euros, then on the day of delivery i get an email from UPS demanding £239.28 for delivery

i have been unable to get Licorea to respond to me and when i search their website i find how I've been miss led. it clearly shows the same price for delivery in spain as you see on your invoice making you assume thats the postage, but if you search right at the bottom of the page in very small writing there's a link for delivery and you go to another page which then stated they take insurance payment but you pay UPS on delivery of your order. but you wouldn't find this link with this information unless you knew to search for it. i even spoke to an advisor as they happily took my money but no order was dispatched, when i contacted them they stated that they have a bug in their system and do not know who makes the payments, you have to contact them to show them proof of payment for them to attach the payment to your order. The agent also never stated that delivery wouldn't be paid until arrival or that the payment id made assuming it was postage ( i even mentioned the payment as i asked could he not do an offer on the postage due to their error) So i can see why now that i check TRUSTPILOT why so many reviews say order and payment made and no delivery. Also with their webpage being so misleading with the shipping costs why so may people have written about being ripped off over delivery cost. If id have remembered to read trust pilot first id have gone else where but now i have to decide do i spend more on delivery than the entire parcel cost or just loose the 220 euros to a bad experience and use social media to warn all my friends and family of this company misleading people. Power of social media i hope will at least make me feel better that people will know not to use this company for its misleading website.

To reply to your reply, we have had no conversation about this issue and at no time was I ordering in a hurry so did not read correctly. Also these disclaimers did not pop up as your company admitted you had a glitch that day with the system that took my payment but did not complete the order so you claimed you couldn't send my goods until I contacted you a week later asking where my parcel was. I appreciate I didn't see the tiny "shipping" at the very bottom of the page that you open and then have to translate to English to read but no way did I not read all relevant information that was obviously available. All your responses to negative reviews place the blame on the purchaser at no point do you admit you may have been in error which speaks for itself really. Also I have just checked your page again and the is no side banner from a hand device. I assume you may have one if you use a full web page computer but these days most orders would be from mobiles or tablets where this banner is not visible.

10 September 2024
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Reply from Licorea

Dear customer,

We would like to clarify that your comment is inaccurate and could cause confusion, which is why it requires a detailed explanation.

When purchases are made from the United Kingdom, Spanish taxes do not apply, as the regulations of your country stipulate that you must pay local taxes upon receiving the order.

From the moment you register as a UK citizen on our website, we clearly notify you that your purchase will be subject to these taxes. This notice is displayed through a side banner featuring a large UK flag.

Furthermore, it is not possible to continue with the purchase or make the payment without accepting a disclaimer, where you certify that you have read and understood the conditions for shipping to the United Kingdom. The notification you mentioned is an additional reminder on the payment screen, meaning you received two clear notifications before proceeding with the purchase.

In our previous conversations, you acknowledged that, in a hurry, you saw these notices and accepted them without reading.

Your purchase of high-strength products is, as usual, subject to the corresponding taxes in the United Kingdom. Hundreds of UK customers shop on our website every week, and although they pay local taxes, they still enjoy savings on their products.

Our commitment is to ensure that customers make purchases with the highest level of information and transparency possible.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

UPS is a major factor

Licorea really don't give any clue just how much UPS are going to charge for delivery. I paid £220 for goods that UPS then charged £165 to deliver, turning them from cheap to expensive.

25 June 2024
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Reply from Licorea

Yes, we provide this information on our website, but in all cases, you must be aware of your country's regulations. There is a minimum amount that is tax-free, but you have exceeded this limit. Many of our UK customers, even when paying the taxes, find our products to be cheaper than those in the UK market. This negative review does not make sense; you purchased the product and received it as expected. We did our job; perhaps you need to review UK taxes, which is not our responsibility.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Licorea - not for me again.

Licorea's ordering sytem seems to work well, but they insist on using UPS, which is a dreadful company that lets me down every time. The worst thing is that they promise gifts by way of apology but fail to deliver. Very disappointing.

7 June 2024
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Reply from Licorea

We are glad that you received your order correctly. Best regards

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality service and value.

Excellent quality service and value.
Beautifully packed for safe international shipping, UPS courier a little slow and tracking sporadic.
Eventually delivered after 18 days from Spain to UK but shipping charge only 32 Euro for 15Kg very fair for p&p, highly recommended and will order again.
Prices much cheaper than UK for many items on offer, looking forward to next time 10/10

20 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Great company, i was looking for a speciality product not available in Ireland. They had it and it was shipped perfectly in good time. I will use them again.

21 March 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I mistakening placed an order.

I mistakening placed an order.
After contacting them they cancelled the order and was promised a full refund within 14 days.
This time elapsed and I have heard nothing since.
Put in the hands of card provider.

6 February 2024
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Reply from Licorea

We're not exactly sure who you are, but all payments are made on time. Please speak with your bank to address this. Often, payments are made with a credit card, and the bank may not reflect it until the end or beginning of the month. As far as we're concerned, we're up to date. Thank you.




Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Deceitful and very unprofessional

Ordered 5 bottles of spirits. On website which is pretending to have a branch in the UK, big letters ORDER FROM THE UK and British flag. They first said they are missing one out of 5 bottles stating 1 week delay after that week of waiting they said another two are not in stock and another week after that they said that one of the bottles still not available. it took them over one month to send it from Spain.
Using horrendous UPS now Licorea is blaming UPS for not delivering my spirits and UPS blaming Licorea not having provided proper invoice.
tried to speak with them on the phone choosing english speaking option and the person answering saying "Don't speak english, the person who speak english on holiday."
Also they have send it via standard route so I am expected to deal with the customs paperwork and their bureaucracy.
After many days and countless hours on the phone with UPS. UPS demanding !!£221!! tax for 5 bottles of spirit costing only £190 which is over !!105%!! just on duty to deliver it.
When asking Licorea for the estimate of added fees I have been told max around £55 pounds. Due to their incompetence I had to be several days on the phone with the UPS for hours and hours!

Still haven't receive the goods and Licorea trying to have me to do the work and to deal with customs while stating on their website that I am ordering in the UK!
If there is no english speaking representative and the issue is not sorted within the end of the week I will demad a return and NEVER deal with Licorea again.
I am happy to amend this review if you repair the damage you already caused.

I WILL NOT PAY £221 EXTRA FEES ON ORDER COSTING ONLY £190!

As you responded to my review denying any responsibility. This is my response to your reply:

You make purposefully the website look like if ordering from the UK-decietful! No, you personally have told me over a phone call conversation that the duty and fees will NOT exceed £60 and you knew very well what percentage of alcohol you are sending! You knew what are you sending and gave me completely false estimate. If you were honest you would give me accurate estimate and I would never deal with you. Your items were listed "in stock" you admitted week by week that that is not true it took you !3! weeks to sotr it out and each week you said you will send it in a few days! Instead of apology for absolutely unprofessional behaviour you arguing that the small print "terms and conditions" i agreed on is justifing you to be very unprofessional, deceitful and giving me completely wrong estimate of the taxes in order for me not to cancel the order! You knew very well what percantage and volume of alcohol I am ordering and based on that you personaly told me that is around £55 NOT £221 which you knew I would never agree on.
Further more UPS is saying that you haven't provided proper information and that's why I had to do forms I don't understand to.
Instead of trying to find solution for a problem you caused with decietful duty estimate which was a blatant lie you are only trying to blame me for ticking the terms of condition box.
As you are not being helpful, more like the opposite and refusing to sort this roblem out by blaming me instead of admitting how badly you misinformed me about the maximum duty I would pay directly in a phonecall very well aware exactly what I am buying knowing that if you say it will be around £200 I would never agree on this.
You leave me with no option then first thing on Monday I will instruct UPS return the product I bought based on deceitful information. And will demand full refund. If you refuse to cooperate as you are doing now I will take case against you with the citizen advisors.
You are saying how other people are buying from you. True! Just look at the awful reviews they are leaving after dealing with you.
Instead of trying to resolve you are denying any responsibility and blaming solely me.
Shame on you!

22 February 2024
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Reply from Licorea

Thank you for sharing your experience and the concerns you’ve had with your order. At Licorea, we take our customers' feedback very seriously and welcome this opportunity to clarify and address the points mentioned in your review:

Understanding and Acceptance of Sale Conditions:
We wish to highlight that before finalizing any order on our platform, we require all our customers to tick a box confirming their understanding and acceptance of our terms of sale. This includes explicit acknowledgement of potential customs payments, depending on the destination country's regulations. By ticking this box, both parties (the customer and Licorea) are made aware that the purchasing process may involve additional customs charges as determined by the local authorities. This step is taken to ensure total transparency and prevent any misunderstandings related to extra costs.

Customs Information and Import Process:
We understand that additional charges imposed by customs can be an unpleasant surprise. It is not true that we have provided tax figures, as it does not depend on us; we only report the approximations in writing on the website. We provide detailed information on the import process and potential customs costs on our website. This process, especially the applied rates, heavily depends on the UK customs policies and factors such as the type and alcohol percentage of the purchased products.

Shipping Documentation:
Regarding the issue with UPS and the shipping documentation, we follow a strict protocol to ensure that all necessary documentation accompanies each order. We have initiated a claim with UPS to investigate the inconvenience reported, although this does not affect the customs charges imposed, which are determined by the customs authorities.

Customer Support:
We regret the difficulties in communicating with our English-speaking team by phone due to temporary staff shortages. However, our customer support is also available via email, support tickets, and real-time chat, prepared to assist in English and address any questions or issues.

We understand your frustration, but the bureaucratic process of countries where customs clearance procedures are necessary applies here. On our website, we explain the process and approximate costs, but we can never intervene, only attach the correct documentation. The country is free to modify and change the conditions at any moment, as we mention in the terms and conditions, which we understand you have read and accepted by ticking the box.

As you well know, the cost of your order of 230 GBP is increased by the alcohol taxes (you have bottles of 47% and 1 Litre in content) and the cost of customs clearance, and all these costs are further increased by the 20% VAT from the UK (remember, you did not pay Spain's 21%). However, you can always ask UPS to clarify the details for you in case any are incorrect, or if there is any charge that is not appropriate. You must do this yourself because due to confidentiality, we do not receive the information. It is likely that some charges may not be appropriate; perhaps you should start with that step before placing the blame on us.

We hope for a swift resolution; we carry out hundreds of shipments monthly and this problem is not common, the payment is usually in accordance with the final price formed by the purchase and tax payment.

We value each of our customers and strive to ensure a positive shopping experience. Likewise, we understand that your experience has not been as expected, and we are committed to working on the identified areas for improvement.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

At least half a dozen orders since they…

At least half a dozen orders since they resumed shipping to UK and every one has got through, Spanish VAT has been returned, and no extra UK duty or VAT applied on receipt.
One order was well over €150 and was delayed with a border force check adding a two week delay, though still not charges, but all the others arrive in 7-10 days.

8 February 2023
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Reply from Licorea

Thank you!

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