Category Archives: Direct Sales

Hawaii Senate OKs Direct Shipping of Spirits

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Hawaii Senate passed and sent to the State House a bill allowing direct-to-consumer shipping of distilled spirits in original containers. “We are absolutely thrilled the Hawaii State Senate has passed SB No. 65 and look forward with anticipation for … Continue reading →

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One-Third of All Alcohol Shipped into Michigan was Illegal, Wholesalers Say

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Of the 1,535,616 bottles of alcohol shipped into Michigan in the first quarter, one-third — 484,101 bottles — were shipped illegally, Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association estimates. “For years, we’ve heard anecdotal evidence that cases upon cases of wine … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Seeks Comment on Direct Shipping License

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The proposed regulation can be found here.

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Texas DtC Audits Likely to Move to Other States

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission has notified all 1,600 wineries holding direct-to-consumer shipping licenses in the Lone Star State that it intends to audit them.  If the audits are successful in generating significant revenue, expect to see the process repeated … Continue reading →

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Retailers Shipped Nearly 130,000 Bottles of Wine Illegally to Michigan

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

That was from January through March, according to the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association.  A total of 408,397 bottles of alcohol were shipped into Michigan in the first quarter. “The latest quarterly shipping report shows no signs of the … Continue reading →

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Usual Wines Opens Its First Rosé Garden

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The Garden is an immersive indoor greenspace that pairs with Usual rosé. Lush plant life, design-forward furniture and a crisp yet classic palette of materials create an unexpected and alluring environment. The Rosé is available to purchase by the bottle … Continue reading →

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