In 1919, during the Prohibition period, alcohol was banned in the United States with the passage of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution. But in 1933 the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution repealed the 18th Amendment, and gave states the power to enact their own laws regarding the production, distribution, and sale of alcohol.

Today, each state—and in some cases, each municipality or county—has its own regulations regarding the sale and shipment of all alcoholic beverages. When shipping alcohol across state borders, both the law of the state from which the shipment is made and the law of the state in which it is received are relevant. And the commercial carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL only ship alcohol to and from licensed manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and importers.

In Indiana, the regulation of alcohol is governed by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC). The state has its own set of laws regarding the production, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages, which must be adhered to alongside federal regulations. Indiana permits the direct shipment of wine to consumers, but with certain restrictions. For instance, wineries must have a direct wine seller's permit, and there are limits on the amount of wine that can be shipped to an individual annually. Shipping other types of alcohol directly to consumers in Indiana is generally prohibited. When shipping alcohol into or out of Indiana, it is important to comply with both Indiana's laws and the laws of the destination state. Commercial carriers like UPS, FedEx, and DHL have policies in place that restrict alcohol shipments to and from licensed entities only. These carriers also require proper labeling and adherence to both origin and destination state laws.