TTB information

Alcohol Warning Labels May Be Getting More Aggressive And the Industry Should Pay Attention

A recent study highlighted by NPR and other outlets found that consumers were significantly more responsive to alcohol...

May 28, 2026

TABC Updates • TTB information

What Knoxville’s New DORA Program Means for Bars and Restaurants

Downtown Knoxville is about to enter a new era of hospitality and entertainment.  Our firm works with many...

May 18, 2026

General Alcohol Update • Liquor Law • TABC News • TABC Updates • TTB information

TTB OFFERS IN COMPROMISE: HOW DO I NEGOTIATE OR REDUCE MY LIABILITY UNDER A NOTICE AND DEMAND OF TAX ASSESSMENT FOR FEDERAL EXCISE TAX?

One of the most important costs to consider as a distiller is payment of your federal excise taxes. Every proof gallon...

February 11, 2026

Federal Excise TAxes • TTB information

HOW A DISTILLERY CAN BOTTLE AND SELL TEQUILA IN THE UNITED STATES.

Are you a United States based distiller looking to add tequila to your profile?  Would you like the ability to...

January 29, 2026

General Alcohol Update • TABC News • TTB information

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO OPEN A DISTILLERY IN ALABAMA?

Like many states, it seems that interest in opening and operating (lawful) distilleries in the state of Alabama is on...

August 1, 2025

General Alcohol Update • Legal requirements • Liquor Law • TTB information

MY DISTILLERY IS BEING PURCHASED, TAKING ON CAPITAL, OR CHANGING OWNERSHIP. DOES THE TTB CONSIDER THIS A CHANGE OF CONTROL OR A CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP?

As your distillery matures, you may consider taking on additional investment and capital to fund growth. Doing so may...

April 25, 2025

General Alcohol Update • General Law Update • Legal requirements • Liquor Law • TTB information

WHAT IS A NON-RESIDENT SELLER’S PERMIT IN TENNESSEE AND HOW DO I OBTAIN ONE?

A Non-Resident Seller’s Permit is one of the most important permits for the alcoholic beverage business in Tennessee....

July 22, 2024

General Alcohol Update • Legal requirements • Liquor Law • TTB information

HOW TO REGISTER LOW AND HIGH GRAVITY BEER BRANDS WITH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

We at BSH are frequently provide guidance and compliance assistance for suppliers and wholesalers with the...

September 8, 2023

Beer Law • Liquor Law • TABC Updates • TTB information

TTB ENFORCEMENT MEASURES UPDATE: TTB TRADE PRACTICE/TIED HOUSE VIOLATION RESULTS IN $850,000 FINE FOR ILLINOIS WHOLESALER

A TTB Trade Practice Investigation has resulted in an $850,000 Offer in Compromise for Illinois-based wholesalers, RN...

June 25, 2021

TTB information

FEDERAL LABELING TIP: HOW TO INCLUDE NET CONTENTS ON YOUR BEER LABEL FOR QUICKER TTB APPROVAL

We handle a great deal of beer, wine and distilled spirits labeling and compliance work and we always love to share...

November 10, 2020

Beer Law • TTB information

FEDERAL ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU (TTB) EXTENDS BEER DESTRUCTION NOTICE WAIVER

See the below notice distributed by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and Tennessee Brewer’s Guild...

June 29, 2020

Beer Law • TTB information

HOW TO REOPEN DURING COVID AS A BAR, RESTAURANT OR BREWERY IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Whether you agree or disagree with the policy decision to reopen a city during COVID may depend on what side of the bar...

May 8, 2020

Beer Law • General Alcohol Update • Legal requirements • Nashville Beer Info • TABC Updates • TTB information

TTB Reminds Of Federal Excise Return Smart Form

In its newsletter of November 1, 2019, the Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) reminds of the...

November 6, 2019

Beer Law • Legal requirements • TABC News • TABC Updates • TTB information

Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Trade Bureau Issues Guidance Regarding Production of Alcohol With Cannabis

The Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Trade Bureau (TTB) has issued a long-awaited statement pertaining to the producing of...

May 9, 2019

Beer Law • Hemp and Cannabis Updates • TTB information

Dangers of Alcoholic Beverage Consignment Sales

Consignment sales, or sales which are predicated on an obligation to pay a supplier for goods only once goods are sold,...

February 18, 2019

TTB information

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE FEDERAL ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY MEMBERS

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE FEDERAL ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY MEMBERS RE:...

February 6, 2019

TABC Updates • TTB information

Government shutdown delays local brewpub opening

I enjoyed being interviewed by the Nashville Post last week and contributing to their story about the impact of the...

January 25, 2019

Nashville Beer Info • TABC News • TABC Updates • TTB information

TTB Press Release

The Importance of Avoiding Consignment Sales and of Amending Permits

November 5, 2018

TTB information

Alcohol Labeling Law: Avoiding Common Errors on Alcohol Beverage Labels

According to the Federal Alcohol Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”), one of the most common alcohol labeling issues that...

October 29, 2018

Legal requirements • TTB information

For Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries: TTB Helpful FAQs

Pertaining to the Craft Beverage Modernization Act of 2017

July 16, 2018

TTB information