Distilled Spirits Council Applauds Committee Passage of “Take Down the Wall” Bill

Legislation Would Allow Spirits Sales in Grocery Stores

Source: The Distilled Spirits Council

January 27, 2017

The Distilled Spirits Council today thanked the Florida Senate Regulated Industries Committee for approving “Take Down the Wall” legislation, SB 106, by a 9-1 vote. 

The legislation would allow spirits to be sold alongside beer and wine in grocery stores.  Currently, retailers must segregate spirits into a separate store, which is divided by a wall. 

“Today’s consumers lead hectic lives and want a modern market place where they can buy spirits, beer and wine at one location,” said Distilled Spirits Council Vice President Jay Hibbard.  “We thank Senators Anitere Flores and Travis Hutson for giving consumers the convenience they want by making one-stop shopping an important step closer for Florida shoppers.”

Most states allow the sale of spirits, beer and wine in grocery stores.

The Distilled Spirits Council is the national trade association representing producers and marketers of distilled spirits sold in the United States.

Distilled Spirits Council member companies

Agave Loco Brands

Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

Beam Suntory

Brown-Forman Corporation

Campari America

Constellation Brands, Inc.

Diageo

Edrington

Moet Hennessy USA

MGP Ingredients, Inc.

Patrón Spirits Company

Pernod Ricard USA

Remy Cointreau USA, Inc

Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc.