Since New Jersey’s Craft Distillery Law went into effect on December 1, 2013, several craft distilleries have opened in the State of New Jersey. This is the focus of a recent New York Times article, which details the stories behind three distilleries that have opened in New Jersey recently. Some of the most attractive features of the new law are:
- It significantly reduces in state license costs through the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”);
- It provides businesses the ability to conduct onsite tours and sampling; and,
- It provides distillers the ability to sell distilled spirits at retail to customers visiting the premises.
In view of these key features and the trend towards nationwide wide growth in the craft distillery industry, growth in New Jersey should continue prosper and flourish.
Stark & Stark’s Beer & Spirits Group provides sound legal counsel to the craft beer and distillery industry in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. For more information contact Marshall Kizner, co-chair of the Beer & Spirits group, at (609) 219-7449 or mkizner@stark-stark.com.