The Black sheep leads the herd: The Story of KOVAL, Chicago’s Top-Class Craft Distillery

By |2020-04-13T20:45:24+00:00July 9th, 2018|Irish Liquor Lawyer Interviews, Liquor Industry Insights|

KOVAL Distillery

 

From living a life you love to an unknown adventure

Sonat Birnecker realized the dream of any successful academic, she was tenured, taught in American and Europe and was well published. Further, she was in a career she loved!

On the personal side life was […]

The Story of Elmhurst Brewing Company: It’s a Long Way to the Top if You Want to Rock n Roll

By |2020-04-13T20:45:24+00:00June 13th, 2018|Irish Liquor Lawyer Interviews, Liquor Industry Insights|

AC/DC’s song “It’s a Long Way to the Top” tells about the obstacles and setbacks one must overcome to enjoy success in Rock n Roll. After sitting down with Pete Dolan of the Elmhurst Brewing Company, I discovered that there are similarities in starting a Brew Pub.

The […]

OF VALUE REGULATION

By |2020-04-13T21:10:48+00:00June 7th, 2018|Liquor Industry Insights|

The Illinois Secretary of State published the “Of Value” regulation for first notice on May 4, 2018. There is a 45-day period till June 18th to comment on the regulation. Attached is a copy of the regulation.

Of Value Regulation

 

  1. IMPORTANCE OF THIS REGULATION

“Of value” issues became heightened in Illinois when it was announced that […]

Illinois Liquor Legislation Final Status (before veto session)

By |2018-05-31T21:21:01+00:00May 31st, 2018|Liquor Industry Insights|

The Illinois Legislature adjourned today and the final actions were taken on liquor bills for this session.

Here is a final synopsis of important liquor bills and their fate.

A Governor’s veto is unlikely, so barring the unforeseen, these should be law within 60 days.

 

1. SB2286-Self Distribution exception for craft distillers

Did not pass

The Wine and […]

Proposed Illinois Liquor Legislation

By |2020-04-13T21:10:21+00:00May 19th, 2018|Legislation, Liquor Industry Insights|

Friends, welcome to my first blog post. In this blog I will provide valuable information on the liquor and hospitality industry. Never hesitate to contact me or engage me!

This first post represents a synopsis of some of the major Illinois liquor bills introduced. This is not an exhaustive list of bills introduced.

In the bills featured, […]

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