There are many options for packaging craft beverages these days. The use of soft pouches is attractive from a cost perspective and it provides a great...
How to submit photographs to the NY State Liquor Authority
Important: The electronic photo submission process should only be used in response to a deficiency letter. Original photos should normally be submitt...
Seemingly contradictory interpretations of the farm winery law by the Authority
Even though cider is apple wine, New York State Liquor Authority Licensing Unit 1 advises that custom production of wine for customers does not includ...
Alcohol delivery – there’s an app for that
A new alcohol delivery start-up “Drizly” with locations in New York and Boston hopes to become “the Amazon” of alcoholic beverages using its p...
500 Foot Rule Hearing Procedure
In this first installment of a 3 part series, we’ll look at the procedures followed at New York State Liquor Authority 500 foot hearings. Section ...
Changes to Retail Applications
Effective immediately, the New York State Liquor Authority has reduced the required information on residence and employment history in the Personal Qu...