Content on business licensing and regulatory compliance issues
Is a farm really necessary? One of the misleading things about New York State’s Farm Distillery, Brewery, and Winery laws is exactly what “farm” means. In fact, the big idea behind the laws has nothing to do with the location where the alcohol is made. A “farm distillery” can be located in Brooklyn (and I’m pretty sure there [...]
Back in October 2012, we introduced New York’s farm distillery law to our readers. Domestic small batch, craft spirits with regional character are just finding their place in the U.S. market and we are still in the early stages of amazing growth. New York State and Governor Cuomo have taken a stand that New York will be [...]
Have you been thinking about making whiskey from your organic corn, applejack from this year’s apple harvest, or pear vodka using your pears and the potatoes from other NY farms? Distilled spirits can be a fun and appealing value added product for farmers in New York State. On October 3, 2012, Governor Cuomo signed a [...]
