Features
ODLC Receives Best Practices Award
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Division of Liquor Control was named the “Best of the Best” overall winner as part of a program recognizing initiatives and ideas in the control state...Read MoreBest Cocktail Recipes Use Ingredients To Set A Tone, Tell A Story
A good drink recipe lends itself to so much more than the actual cocktail. It contributes to the atmosphere of the room, sets the tone of a special occasion, complements...Read MoreBill Clarifies Small Winery Food Exemption
COLUMBUS — A state lawmaker is trying to clarify the conditions un-der which certain wineries are exempt from retail food establishment licensure requirements.Read MoreSponsors: Bill Does Not Expand Gaming In Ohio
COLUMBUS — Bingo has been played at American Legion halls and any number of fraternal organization lodges ever since charitable play throughout the Buckeye State was legalized in 1975.Read MorePR Agency Offers Bartender Scholarships
NEW YORK (PRNewswire) — Nov. 30 is the deadline to apply for the inaugural Global Bartender Travel Scholarship.Read MoreInnovation Keeps Canadian Whisky Category Fresh
Canadian whisky enjoyed a resurgence last year. As the largest category of imported whiskies, the spirit saw 17.4 million 9-liter cases sold in the United States, generating nearly $2 billion...Read MoreBeer Happenings: Ohio Brewers Set For Chicago Festival
CHICAGO — More than 20 Ohio breweries are poised to participate here this weekend in the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer.Read MoreTobacco Purchase Age Now 21
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s new “Tobacco 21” law took effect last month, raising the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21.Read MoreHouse Oks Expanded Alcoholic Ice Cream Sales
COLUMBUS — The Ohio House of Representatives this month passed legislation revising laws governing alcoholic ice cream.Read MoreEducation Is Key For Expanding Interest In Brandy
While Cognac builds upon consecutive years of growth, domestic brandy is ripe for at least a share of the success, considering the craft distillery boom and consumers’ continued fascination with...Read More
Capital Headlines
Expo Seeks Pizza, Burgers, Judges
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Restaurant Association is encouraging pizza and burger chefs to register for a pair of competitions at the upcoming Mid-America Restaurant Expo.Read MoreGLBC Expands To Maryland
CLEVELAND — Great Lakes Brewing Co. here recently announced it is expanding its distribution to Maryland.Read MoreSazerac Opens Cocktail ‘Experience’
NEW ORLEANS — The Sazerac Company this month opened the Sazerac House, an immersive experience exploring the history of New Orleans through its cocktails.Read MoreSpirits Network Announces Original Series
NEW YORK (PRNewswire) — Spirits Network, an online streaming en-tertainment network, is launching a new original series starring come-dian Adam Carolla.Read MoreMaumee Cocktail Maker Wins Medals
MAUMEE (PRNewswire) — HardHops Hybrid Craft Cocktails here recently won several medals at the USA Spirits Ratings Competition.Read More
Legally Speaking
Ohio’s Al-Bev Laws Don’t Take A Holiday
For the 2019 holiday season, please appropriately plan your seasonal promotions as all state laws and regulations will remain in full force and effective throughout the season. Below are a...Ohio Al-Bev Laws Promote Responsible Consumption
Early Prohibition movements, such as the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, were primarily concerned with eliminating the social ills associated with drinking. Reducing the social costs of the misuse of alcohol,...Price Control Central To Ohio’s 3-Tier System
Three primary public policy goals are addressed by Ohio’s three-tiered regulatory system, which includes the regulation of alcoholic beverage manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers: a) the creation of an “orderly market”...Checking IDs Takes More Than Quick Glance
As every liquor permit holder in Ohio must be aware, and as I repeatedly write in this column, underage sales of alcohol citations are the most common cases I observe...It’s Permit Renewal Time For NE Ohio Licensees
For all liquor retail permit holders in the northeastern part of Ohio, midnight on Oct. 1 means it is time your 2018-2019 permit expires – this includes all manufacturers and...
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