The RumRunner

The cheese selection is excellent. The staff was really helpful and efficient. They also have a wide variety of wines and spirits

They are really great people here. I prefer their selection of spirits at RumRummer vs total wine or BevMo (and I go to total wine over BevMo!). I've been making drinks out of the aviary cocktail book and rum runner has better options for making drinks than total wine or BevMo. The prices at rumrummer can be better as well. For example, BevMo had the 375mL of yellow chartreuse for ~47.99 whereas rumrummer had it for ~32.99 (estimates based on my memory). The workers know their spirits really well here and they are very nice and helpful. I'd check here if you can before going to total wine or BevMo.

I wanted small bottles of liqueurs to try them. Suppose others would go to a bar and order special drinks, but I wanted ingredients. Finally found them here! Broad selection. Very helpful staff. If I hadn't been so full from a previous meal, I may have spent more time looking at the food items such as cheese and candies.

This is the place to go if you want to find unusual spirits you might not find at other liquor stores. I'm not into wine, so I can't comment on their selection there. They also have some interesting food/candy items.

We really only came here for the cheese. We were trying to put together a nice fancy board but it seriously lacked depth. Alcohol was over priced and probably won't be back.

I called ahead of time to ask if something I was looking for was in stock the guy who answered (I think his name was Chris) maybe not was super patient and nice! I went in later and picked up some goodies, Great Kermit Lynch champagne and a great red for spicy pizza! Will be back for Mezcal!

OK, full disclosure: I DO NOT LIVE IN TUCSON. We were visiting this fair city for a few days when my son in Texas (home state) asked me to check around for some rare bourbons he has been trying to find. After calling 3-4 liquor stores and striking out, I called the Rum Runner. They had two of the bourbons he was seeking, but I couldn't get there until after six pm. I asked if they would hold the two bottles for me and they said, "Yes" then asked for my name to put them on hold. I got there late, just before closing, but they had them. My son was ecstatic! Great people here, great selection, and superior customer service. I won't be back until my next trip to Tucson, but the Rum Runner has a fan!!!

Rum Runner is my other go-to local fine wine and liquor store in Tucson.It's conveniently located near my house. The prices and selections are better than at Whole Foods (which is basically next door).They have a broad array of wines and liquors, and have some cheered beer as well.It's always quieter here and much more open and airy than Plaza. Often it can be a few minutes before you run into a staff member. But I've always had good responses when I've needed to as a question or get a recommendation.Unlike Plaza though, I don't think you can buy beers individually to mix/match a six pack. They also just have less selection when it comes to beer. So if you're looking for a beer sampling, try Plaza instead. If you just need a six pack of something standard to add on to whatever else you're getting, Rum Runner can definitely do that.Rum Runner also has a cheese shop within it. And there is just something so delicious about wine and cheese dinner. We can go, get fresh cheese, new wine, crackers, spacy jam, and chocolate to finish it off and we're set to go!Rum Runner feels higher end than Plaza on first impression, but as far as what they stock, I think they are comparable. I feel like Rum Runner carries a broader selection, but Plaza carries more diversity and more unique things you won't find anywhere else.

Rum runner is the greatest little wine and spirits shop I've come across in Tucson. I would normally dock a star for their pricing but honestly I don't think I can hold it against them. It's a small privately owned establishment so how could They compete against those giant box office stores buying thousands of bottles to their 20? The guy who works there (sorry I forgot your name) is great. The couple who owns it is amazing. They have a great cheese section and their wine knowledge is that of a sommelier. Anytime I need something I will definitely try to go here! And recommend it to any of my friends. Don't go there if you want a 6 dollar bottle of vodka for jungle juice. Go there when you want quality products for an audience that will appreciate them.

What an amazing selection.The staff is knowledgeable, and always willing to assist. Great prices on hard to find wines.