Category Archives: Alcohol Policy

New Mexico Senate Sends Liquor Reform to Governor

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The measure allows home grocers and restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages to homes, creates a new restaurant liquor license category making it easier for restaurants to sell liquor. It bans the sale of mini bottles for off-premise consumption but doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Utah Bill Would Permit Online Orders

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

But consumers would still have to go into the store to present their ID, according to Rep. Steve Waldrip, a prime sponsor. Currently,  consumers cannot place a beer order online. Grocery store employees can bring everything from milk and carrots … Continue reading →

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Cocktails-to-Go Bill Introduced in West Virginia Senate

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The measure requires cocktails-to-go to be in a sealed, tamper-evident container. “West Virginia hospitality businesses have struggled to cope with the harsh economic impacts of COVID-19, and their path to economic recovery will last long beyond the end of the … Continue reading →

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Virginia Solons Vote to Extend Cocktails to Go to July 2022

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Virginia Legislature passed and semt tov. Ralph Northam a bill to allow cocktails to-go from distilleries, restaurants and bars until July 1, 2022.  The bill is an effort to support Virginia’s hospitality businesses struggling to cope with the harsh … Continue reading →

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Alabama Senate OK’s Home Delivery of Distilled Spirits

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Alabama Senate passed, 26-3, a bill to allow home delivery of distilled spirits in original containers from package stores, and from restaurants and bars with a meal purchase. “Home delivery of spirits is a win-win for adult consumers and … Continue reading →

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Vivino Raises $155 Million in Series D Funding

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Vivino, which claims to be the world’s most downloaded mobile wine app and largest online wine marketplace, closed a $155m Series D funding round led by Swedish based investment firm Kinnevik with Sprints Capital accompanying as a new investor. Additional … Continue reading →

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