Pennsylvania Distillers Guild to Measure Economic Impact of Craft Distilling Industry on Pennsylvania May 28 2024
Pennsylvania Distillers Guild Engages ABF Economics to Measure Economic Impact of Craft Distilling Industry on Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Distillers Guild (PADG) has selected ABF Economics to estimate the impact of the Craft Distilling Industry on the economy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This study will provide “ammunition” for industry participants to use to emphasize the […]
TTB Defines American Single Malt Whisky Dec 14 2024
TTB Defines American Single Malt Whiskey On December 13, 2024, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued its long-awaited definition of American Single Malt Whiskey. These new standards of identity help provide clarity to distilleries in Pennsylvania who are already producing whiskys made from malted barley and may also help Pennsylvania-based malt […]
Summary of ACT 86 of 2024 Aug 01 2024
Summary of Act 86 of 2024 On July 17, 2024, Governor Shapiro signed Senate Bill No. 688 into law, now known as Act 86 of 2024 (Act 86). Act 86 defines RTDC as pre-mixed drinks made from distilled liquor and other nonalcoholic liquids, packaged by the manufacturer in containers of up to 16 ounces. RTDC […]
Guidance Regarding Taxes on RTDCs Sold by PA ManufacturersNov 15 2024
Guidance Regarding Taxes on RTDCs Sold by PA Manufacturers MESSAGE FROM GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DISTILLERS GUILD (PADG) To: Pennsylvania Distillers Guild – Leadership and Member Distillers From: Anthony M. Brichta, Esq., General Counsel Date: November 15, 2024 When Act 86 of 2024 was passed in July, the PADG was able to successfully advocate for the […]
Guild Message Regarding Recent RTD LegislationJuly 23 2024
Message Regarding Recent RTD Legislation and Other Updates to the Liquor Code MESSAGE FROM GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DISTILLERS GUILD (PADG) To: Pennsylvania Distillers Guild – Leadership and Member Distillers From: Anthony M. Brichta, Esq., General Counsel Date: July, 22, 2024 This message summarizes two (2) recent bills that have been signed into law that directly […]
House Bill 1750 – Ready-to-drink-cocktails for off premises-sales (October 13, 2023)
House Bill 1750 – Ready-to-drink-cocktails for off premises-sales (October 13, 2023) An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores; in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and […]
House Bill 1612 – Spirit expanded permit for Restaurant Licenses (August 15, 2023)
House Bill 1612 – Spirit expanded permit for Restaurant Licenses (August 15, 2023) An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for spirit expanded permits. READ […]
Senate Bill 129- Spirit expanded permit for Restaurant Licenses (January 19, 2023)
Senate Bill 129- Spirit expanded permit for Restaurant Licenses (January 19, 2023) An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for spirit expanded permits. READ MORE […]
House Bill 955 – Allow a single entity to hold a distilling and brewing licenses at the same address (June, 20, 2023)
House Bill 955 – Allow a single entity to hold a distilling and brewing licenses at the same address (June, 20, 2023) An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for breweries; and, […]
