Beverage Legislation Jul 5, 2021 | Read Time: 3 minutes

2021 Florida Craft Distilleries Law: General Overview

By Trevor Brewer

The 2021 Florida Craft Distilleries Law changes the legal landscape for all craft distilleries in 3 main areas: (1) what they can make and sell to consumers, (2) where they can sell it, and (3) how big they can get. A fourth aspect of the law–the creation of “destination entertainment venues”–will be explored in a future blog post. Florida...

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Distilleries Feb 17, 2014 | Read Time: 3 minutes

Brewers’ Law 101: Florida Craft Distilling Licenses

By Trevor Brewer

Manufacturers of distilled spirits in Florida are regulated by the State of Florida and the federal government. This post discusses the state-level licensing of distilleries in Florida. The Basics of Florida Distilling Laws Do you need a craft distillery license to distill alcohol? Yes. The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco (ABT) is authorized to issue separate licenses...

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