Drinking Age in Cayman Islands



3 mins readOct 21, 2017

If you are a minor or are travelling with minor children who are eagerly looking forward to drinking while on vacation in the Cayman Islands, it’s important to know that it’s against the law to possess, buy, or drink alcohol here if you are under 18 years of age. It’s also against the law to buy alcohol for a minor.

Rather than risk losing their liquor licenses, you can expect all bars, nightclubs, restaurants, convenience stores and liquor stores to ask for photo ID before allowing you to buy liquor or drink it on their premises. For international visitors, a passport is the best option.

The Cayman government also has zero tolerance for drunk driving. The maximum blood alcohol level is .10 (100 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood). If you’re caught, expect a generous fine or a day in jail.

It is completely legal to have an open container of alcohol on the beach, but don’t carry open containers in your car or in any public area that isn’t zoned for alcohol consumption.

About Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits

Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is proud to be the Cayman Islands’ leading retailer of award-winning wines, premium spirits, and local and imported beers.

We are the exclusive distributor for many fine beer and liquor products, including Coors Light, Heineken, Dos Equis, Amstel Light, Johnny Walker and Smirnoff, and offer the widest selection of wines and champagnes in Grand Cayman.

Whether you live here or are enjoying a vacation on Island, place your order online, and we’ll deliver your purchases FREE OF CHARGE directly to your residence, office, yacht, vacation villa or hotel room.

You’ll also find Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits liquor stores throughout Grand Cayman:

  • 16 N Sound Rd (at Shedden Rd), George Town, (345) 949 0277
  • Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road, (345) 945 5260
  • Fosters Republix, West Bay Road, (345) 946-8259
  • Countryside Shopping Mall, Savannah, (345) 947 1536
  • Morrits Plaza, East End, (345) 946 2349

Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is committed to responsible alcohol use, and we enforce a strict ID checking policy on all purchases, whether delivered or picked up from the store. Deliveries will not be made to anyone under 18 years of age.

Looking for Local Specialties?

Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits carries all of your favorite brands of beers, wines and spirits from around the world.

If you’re looking for a local Cayman favorite, try Grand Cayman’s own Seven Fathoms Rum, a golden rum that is aged in wooden barrels seven fathoms below water. It’s the first spirit to be made entirely in the Cayman Islands, and tours, tastings and distillery tours are available.

Another great option is Blackbeard’s Rum Company and the spirits they blend from Trinidadian rum and bottle on Island. Or try Big Black Dick Caribbean Rum, a rum that is exclusive to the Cayman Islands and named for “Richard Le Noir,” a local Cayman legend.

You may also enjoy the unique beer choices from Cayman Islands Brewery that are brewed on Island and have won many international awards. If you have some free time, take a fun guided tour of their state-of-the-art brewery.

If you meet the minimum drinking age in the Cayman Islands, we welcome you to visit Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits liquor stores for all of your beverage needs. We have interesting brands you won’t find anywhere else in the world, and we’ll deliver your order straight to your door anywhere in Grand Cayman!