TTB Basic Permit Amendments: Types and Tricks
Navigating amendments to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB“) federal basic permit can be daunting. Questions like altering bonds, relocating a distillery, or changing LLC members are…
Category: Distilled Spirits
Essential Considerations When Working With a Contract Distiller or Co-Packer
It is not uncommon for spirits companies to collaborate with a contract distiller that handles the distillation, bottling, and labeling of a distilled spirits product. The contract distilling arrangement is…
Federal TTB Formula Approvals: What You Need to Know for Your Alcohol Beverage
Demystifying Federal TTB Formula Approvals: A Crucial Guide for Your Alcohol Beverage When it comes to crafting and introducing a new alcohol beverage to the market, navigating the intricate regulations…
How to Obtain a NYSLA Farm Distillery License
What is a NYSLA Farm Distillery? Article I, § 3 of the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, a farm distillery in New York “means and includes any place or…
What Is a TTB Formula?
What is a Formula Approval? Certain wines, beers, and spirits must secure a formula approval or a pre-import formula approval from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB“)…
What Is a TTB COLA Waiver?
Securing a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB“) can often be a time-consuming process, posing challenges for companies eager to import…
Who Can Label Liquor as “New York State?”
In accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“ABCL”) Section 3(20-c), liquor labeled as “New York State” must consist of a minimum of 75% by volume of New York-grown fruits,…
Key Compliance Considerations for New Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries
Embarking on the journey of establishing a winery, brewery, or distillery is a thrilling endeavor filled with promise and passion. Yet, within the realm of crafting exquisite beverages, lies a…
Starting Your Distillery: Top Ten Legal and Compliance Considerations
Congratulations on setting out to establish your distillery! The journey you’re about to embark on is a thrilling one, filled with challenges and the promise of crafting exceptional spirits. While…
Legal Insights Into Alcohol Beverage E-Commerce: Opportunities and Challenges
The rapidly evolving digital landscape has transformed the way consumers shop, and the alcohol beverage industry is no exception. With the rise of e-commerce, purchasing wine, beer, and spirits online…
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