Distilleries

Filing the federal basic distilled spirits plant (“DSP”) permit with The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) is a daunting task. Does your company know how to distinguish the TTB bonded DSP premises from its general premises? How are “taxpaid” and “non-taxpaid” spirits segregated? 

The DSP permit application process can be confusing to anyone, let alone a first time applicant. But the consequences can be high. The manner in which the DSP is drafted and applied for can dramatically impact how your business operates. 

Distilleries must also understand the nuanced requirements for labeling distilled spirits products. Are age statements required on all whiskey labels? If an age statement is required, how must it be displayed? What is a Statement of Composition and how must it be prepared for a Distilled Spirits Specialty versus a Recognized Cocktail? 

Distilleries: Services

Whether you’re starting your first distillery or are an established business seeking guidance, Lindsey Zahn P.C. is ready to provide meaningful, practical advice.  Among many other services, the firm can assist your distillery with the following:

• Draft and file the federal basic DSP permit application with the TTB 
• Update and amend TTB permits
• Draft and file state license applications
• Update and amend state licenses
• Draft and submit formulas to the TTB 
• Review proposed labels for compliance with federal regulations
• Represent your distillery before the TTB during the COLA submission process
• Provide ongoing legal compliance guidance

Recent Representations

Some recent representations include: 

• Developed a strategy for filing a non-contiguous premises application for a distillery, drafted the application, and worked with TTB through the review and approval process
• Served as lead counsel for a distillery’s corporate ownership change and advised on all matters related to federal and state compliance
• Developed the strategy — and drafted the permit applications — for an industry member operating as a winery, brewery, and distillery
• Oversaw the establishment of an alternating proprietorship at a pre-existing distillery host; drafted and negotiated the alternating proprietorship agreement for tenant distillery

For more information about how Lindsey Zahn P.C. can help your company, please contact us at lindsey@zahnlawpc.com.

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