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Wide ranging impact of HB 2025

Beyond helping bars and restaurants (See our article on this here), HB 2025 also includes several important measures for off-premise beverage alcohol retailers, fairs & festivals, and craft beverage producers. Here are some of the more significant provisions that should… Continue Reading…

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Bill giving bars & restaurants alcohol law flexibility sent to governor

In the most dramatic action in many years for on-premise beer, wine, and liquor licensees (bars & restaurants) the legislature adopted H.B. 2025 on Saturday evening. The legislation will now be sent to the governor for his signature. The original… Continue Reading…

WV Distillery News

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New distillery licensed in Jefferson County

Devil’s Due Distillery has been issued its WV state micro-distillery license and will soon open its tasting room near Kearneysville in Jefferson County. It joins a growing number of new small distilleries popping up around the state. The distillery is… Continue Reading…

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Swilled Dog cider-based Sangria hits WV market

Will this new Swilled Dog seasonal cider product become one of your favorite summertime beverages? Read on and find out. The cidery describes its Swilled Dog Sangria as a spring/summer seasonal craft cider made with a blend of apple varieties… Continue Reading…

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Governor calls his beer tax proposal ‘out of kilter’

At his Friday morning news conference, Governor Jim Justice admitted that his original proposal to meteorically raise alcohol taxes in the state was flawed. He announced his willingness to change this proposal, which is part of his package to do… Continue Reading…

The Bullock Distillery

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The Bullock Distillery Update

UPDATED 12/20/21: Bullock Grand Opening article link Charleston’s newest distillery recently received its final state permits and distilling is ready to begin. Our hosts Erin and Charles interview Tighe Bullock and Scott Ferris from The Bullock Distillery on Episode 31… Continue Reading…

tax increase

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OUCH – proposed beer tax increase hurts

As part of his recently announced revenue enhancement proposals to offset the repeal of the state’s personal income tax, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice proposed a beer tax hike of 431% designed to produce $26 million in increased revenues. This move could be… Continue Reading…

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