KCBX CENTRAL COAST RADIO

Proposed bill could grant California's small craft distilleries expanded direct-to-consumer shipping | June 20, 2022

"Sometimes change happens incrementally, and unfortunately if this bill gets killed and we have to start from scratch next year, a lot of the California distillers and even distillers across the U.S., we'll have lost nine months this year, and then probably another 12 months next year if we're lucky enough to get a bill through next year. So that's a lot of time."

BEVNET

All Eyes on California: Craft Distillers May Get Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Rights | June 2, 2022

Seven states plus the District of Columbia currently allow distillers to ship direct-to-consumer (DTC), but that number may be changing with a new bill making its way through the California Legislature.

THE BUSINESS JOURNAL

Brewers can’t ship beer, liquor to California customers once again. Bill seeks to change that | June 2, 2022

Since early this year, California distilleries have been locked in on legislative attempts to equalize the shipping options for small, local brewers and distilleries.

NORTH BAY BUSINESS JOURNAL

California lawmakers ponder freeing up direct shipping of beer, spirits | May 18, 2022

Recent changes to a pending bill allowing distilleries and breweries to ship products to consumers are viewed as a temporary setback for brewers and a partial victory for some distilleries.

AVALARA TAX DESK

California beer and spirits DTC bill gets major overhaul | May 4, 2022

For a while, it looked like California Senate Bill 620 would authorize direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipments of beer and spirits for breweries and distilleries large and small.

FORBES

Why California Should Make DTC Shipments From Craft Distillers Permanent | Jan 28, 2022

On January 20th, the California Senate Committee on Appropriations passed SB 620, which would permanently allow distillers to ship their spirits products directly to California consumers, just as wineries have done for more than three decades in the state.

DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL

California Bill to Permanently Allow Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Heads to Senate | Jan 21, 2022

“Allowing direct-to-consumer shipping for spirits in California is a step in the right direction towards enhancing consumer convenience and supporting distilleries,” said Chris Swonger, president and CEO of DISCUS..

CALMATTERS

State should allow direct to consumer shipping for craft distillers | Jan 11, 2022

In 1986 when the Legislature allowed the wine industry to ship their product to consumers through direct mail there were roughly 700 wineries in the state generating about $5 billion in sales. Now California is approaching 4,000 wineries that generate $40 billion a year.