Proposed New Laws Affecting the Alcohol Industry in New York

Sen. Charles Schumer is asking the FDA to prevent PALCOHOL was in error, but that is a labelling issue that can be easily overcome. It looks like the product will be federally approved but several individual states are moving to ban it. New York Sen. Brad Hoylman has...

Alcohol Powder?

Palcohol is a powdered alcohol product that comes in seven different versions. TTB approval is unclear with rumors that approval was rescinded and claimed to be a “mistake.” The company promotes taking the Palcohol product to venues that don’t allow you to bring in...

Who can manufacture and sell hard cider in New York State?

Hard cider can be manufactured in New York State by licensed cider producers, farm wineries, and farm brewers. All retail licensees (bars, restaurants, grocery, liquor stores, etc) have the right, without the need for any additional permit or license, to sell hard...