The commission held a Wednesday public hearing on the issue and could look at ways to allocate pinched liquor supplies more fairly among smaller retailers and big box stores after COVID-19 pandemic shortages left small, independent retailers coming up empty while box stores bought up limited supplies.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Saturday that legislation allowing takeout drinks has become law as part of the FY 2023 State Budget.

It would allow breweries and small distilleries more flexibility in what they can sell for retail — more beer growlers and six packs and larger bottles of spirits such as gin and vodka.

Businesses applauded Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin for signing legislation that allows them to continue selling to-go cocktails for at least another two years.

Supplier sales rose 12% in 2021 to a total of $35.8 billion, while volumes rose 9.3% to 291.1 million 9-liter cases.

Wheyward Spirit founder Emily Darchuk spent two years developing an unconventional pairing with the beloved ice cream brand.

With gin being a relatively new category in Poland, gin is exploding with sales expected to grow annually by 10.5% through 2025.