Category Archives: Alcohol Policy

‘Direct Shipping Saved My Distillery,’ Owner Says

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

An interesting op-ed in which the owner of Blinking Owl Distillery, Santa Ana, Calif., says hand sanitizer production “which brought much-needed revenue but not profit” and the “foresighted action by the state Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to allow us to … Continue reading →

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Cocktails-to-Go Permanent in Texas

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill making cocktails to go permanent in Texas.  It requires food to be included in the alcohol-to-go order. Texas is the 10th state to make a Covid-era cocktails to-go measure permanent. “Governor Abbott acted quickly … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Urges Texans to ‘Boot the Ban’ on 7-Day Spirits Sales

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS)  said the No. 26 Toyota Supra in the NASCAR Xfinity Series inaugural Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) will “proudly carry the message that Texans should ‘Boot the Ban.” The … Continue reading →

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Maryland Has Least Regulations on Beer in D.C. Area

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Of the three jurisdictions that comprise the DMV (District, Maryland, Virgina) Maryland had the fewest regulations, with 6,405, followed by the District with 7,301, and Virginia had more than double that of Maryland and DC, with 15,668. Using the Mercatus … Continue reading →

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Georgia Gov. Makes Cocktails-to-Go Permanent

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation permitting restaurants to sell alcohol-to-go in tightly sealed containers with takeout food. To-go drinks would also have to be stored in a glove box, locked trunk or behind the back seat while driving. Kemp … Continue reading →

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Gallo Eyes South Carolina for East Coast Bottling, Distribution Center

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The new facility would be a $400 million investment and provide employment for up to 500 people.  But there’s a problem:  Gallo wants to open tasting rooms where people can sample the company’s wines, and that is running into resistance.

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