Tensions Rising Between Craft Distillers and Wholesalers

Dear Client:   A recent article in Food & Wine on the state of craft distilleries in the US has sparked a heated debate over distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping for spirits.  The article, published last week, pointed to distribution as a major pain point for the craft spirits industry, featuring commentary from Westward Whiskey founder and ceo Tom Mooney, head distiller and president of Catoctin Creek Becky Harris, and Cotton & Reed Rum Distillers co-founder and ceo Jordan Cotton.  Essentially,