The measure allows limited off-premise spirits sales in restaurant licenses, which provides equal treatment for spirits in relation to wine.
“We commend the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for working to better serve the Commonwealth’s spirits consumers,” said Distilled Spirits Council VP-State Government Relations David Wojnar. “The Council supports expanding the number of outlets permitted to sell spirits in Pennsylvania in order to provide better consumer convenience and choice. Treating spirits similar to wine by allowing restaurants sales is good for consumers and the state.”
According to an economic analysis by the Council, adding 900 spirits outlets would net the state $100 million in additional revenue. Pennsylvania is currently considered critically underserved, as the state has 0.67 spirits outlets per 10,000 population, versus a national average of 3.80 spirits outlets per 10,000 population.