by evansfox | Jan 1, 2015
No distiller shall be engaged in any other business on the licensed premises. A farm distillery license can be granted to the holder of a class A, A-1, B, B-1 or C distiller’s license, a winery license or a farm winery license for use at such licensee’s...
by evansfox | Dec 16, 2014
Working as a spirits industry lawyer, I come across a lot of cool spirit varieties. I am working with five new farm distilleries and am amazed at some of the flavors they plan to “brew” when they open. I was speaking with several of these entrepreneurs about using...
by evansfox | Dec 16, 2014
New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Law requires that alcohol be served from its original container, unadulterated. Thus, infusing spirits at the bar is not a legal practice in New York. The spirit must come infused from the manufacturer. This presents a great...
by evansfox | Nov 14, 2014
Must Farm-Licensed enterprises be located on a farm? If so, what is considered a farm? Farm Breweries and Farm Distilleries do not need to be located on a farm. Farm Wineries, however, must be located on a farm. A farm is defined as “the land, buildings and equipment...
by evansfox | Oct 30, 2014
Some products advertised as small batch whiskeys have actually been manufactured by contract at a large distillery serving many different brand owners. Midwest Grain Products makes whiskey that is bottled by more than 50 brand owners: same products in different...
by evansfox | Oct 30, 2014
Drinking craft alcohol is a lifestyle choice for consumers. Think about customers who drink Starbucks and those who drink Dunkin Donuts or other brands. Consumer research shows that brand identity motivates purchases, especially in the beverage market. The beverage...
