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Craft alcohol producers excited about federal tax cut

Makers of craft alcohol in North Carolina — whether it’s beer, wine, or liquor — generally agree on some expected benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which the president signed in December. Mainly, lower excise taxes and some tweaking of alcohol-by-volume limits. The chance to expand and to hire more workers. To make...

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Cheers, N.C.: Governor signs bill easing rules on distilleries into law

Cheers, North Carolina. North Carolina distillers and restaurateurs on Friday evening were toasting Senate Bill 155, which Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law. Distillers are relieved as much as they are happy. It’s a boon for North Carolina tourism and agriculture. “I am truly elated to hear Governor Cooper has signed S.B. 155 into...

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Bill would let craft distilleries sell more on premises, offer free tastings

In North Carolina, more than 40 distilleries are now producing and selling liquor. Many offer tours and subsequent tastings. Each visitor can then buy a single bottle from the distillery. Every 12 months. Distilleries refer customers who want more liquor to a local ABC store, where sales aren’t limited. Some people go but many others don’t,...

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