Distilleries in Virginia can now sell their products directly to restaurants.  While the change will not affect the price or tax on the alcohol, the state’s new law will prove beneficial for a handful of parties.  Scott Harris, co-founder of Catoctin Creek, the first...

Senate Bill 2989 will aim to reduce alcohol bootlegging in Illinois.  If passed, the bill will make bootlegging and illegal transportation of alcohol into the state a felony offense.  The bill is strongly supported by wholesalers, as “the legislation represents the...

The TTB has recently proposed updates that will change wine labeling regulations for wineries purchasing grapes or bulk wine from out of state.  For wineries purchasing out of state grapes, their label’s appellation will now have to list the state in which the grapes...

Alcohol law reform will be a main issue voted on in the November general election in Oklahoma.  State Question 792 would legalize beer and wine sales in grocery and convenient stores.  SQ 791, a proposal that goes against 792, will require elements such as 500 feet of...

Summerhill Winery in Texarkana, Texas recently exited their retail business and became a distributor.  The winery originally sold its wines at their own storefront, but a development in late 2014 made it legal for large grocers and convenient chains to sell alcohol. ...

The complications Brexit has caused for the spirits industry in Ireland have been vast.  This is has been made clear by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI).  DIGI is asking the government to “reduce excise tax on spirits by 15%.”  As a country with the second...

Crowdfunding has become a popular method for entrepreneurs to raise funds for their businesses, but it can be difficult to invest in industries like alcohol due to its 3-tier system and tied house regulations.  These complications arise when a party with an interest...

Breakthru Beverage will be renewing its US distribution contracts with Moet Hennessy in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C.  The supplier and distributor began their relationship in 2005 when Charmer Sunbelt was one side of the partnership....

The recent boom of healthier alcoholic drink options reflects the trend of US consumers living healthier lifestyles.  The trend has resulted in a surge of investment from producers in low to non-alcoholic, organic, and natural beverages.  It is essential that...