Tagged: TTB

breweries wineries and distilleries are having their bonding requirement eliminated in Illinois if they're under $50,000 per year in tax

TTB provides insight for tax relief and destruction of unmerchantable beer; also changes some trade practice policies for craft distillers, craft brewers, wholesalers, bars and wineries during COVID-19.

A review of TTB’s temporary 2020 policies on beer destruction, tax relief, product returns, credit terms, gift cards, and retailer-related donations.

TTB Allows Returns of alcoholic beverages for COVID-19

UPDATE: Illinois allows beer returns during COVID-19 Epidemic following TTB authorization of returns of alcoholic beverages purchased for events and gatherings cancelled due to COVID-19.

The March 2020 Illinois return policy addresses untapped beer and original packages after cancelled events, following federal TTB return guidance.

Glass of beer on a bar beside a person giving a thumbs-up.

TTB posts informative trade practices video series about the history of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act, tied-houses, exclusive outlets, bribery, and consignment.

TTB’s trade practice videos explain the Federal Alcohol Administration Act and the rules on tied houses, exclusive outlets, bribery, and consignment.

Bacardi USA Bombay Winn-Dixie Grains of Paradise Lawsuit - Illinois liquor lawyer Chicago liquor lawyer

Here are the docs so far in that lawsuit against Bacardi over using grains of paradise in drinks in violation of an archaic 150-year old Florida law over alcohol adulteration.

The 2019 Bacardi filings examine Florida’s historic grains-of-paradise prohibition and the dispute over using the ingredient in alcoholic beverages.