Starting a distillery in New York is an exciting opportunity, whether you are launching a craft spirits brand, expanding an existing beverage business, or opening a tasting room. Before producing,…
Entrepreneurs entering New York’s craft beer industry are often surprised to learn that New York State offers multiple brewery license types — each with different privileges, operational limitations, and compliance…
Starting a winery in New York involves more than securing grapes and equipment — it requires careful navigation of the state’s alcohol licensing framework. The New York wine industry offers…
Selling a winery is not just a business transaction — it is the transfer of a highly regulated operation with layered assets, licenses, intellectual property, real estate, inventory, and brand…
Starting a brewery in New York State is an exciting venture, but it comes with regulatory requirements that must be carefully navigated. One of the most important steps is obtaining…
If you’re considering producing and selling cider in New York, one of the first—and most important—steps is securing the appropriate license from the New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”). Whether…
New York State has long supported craft beverage producers, from wineries and breweries to cideries and distilleries. Among its fastest‑growing craft sectors is the production of mead and braggot, two…
Starting a new winery, brewery, or distillery is an exciting and rewarding endeavor. Whether you’re launching a boutique spirits brand, opening a local tasting room, or scaling a production facility,…
New York State offers unique opportunities for mead producers through its Farm Meadery License, which is regulated by the New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”). This license allows the holder…
For businesses involved in the alcohol beverage industry in New York, expanding operations may require establishing a branch office. Understanding what a New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA“) branch office…
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News on TTB, FDA, and state rules that affect wine, beer, spirits, and food businesses, from Lindsey Zahn P.C.