VIRGINIA GOVERNOR SIGNS TASTINGS LAW

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine signed a new law that will give adult consumers more opportunities to sample distilled spirits at the state’s hotels, restaurants and clubs beginning July 1. Previously, only retailers were allowed to conduct tastings but under SB 685 hotels, restaurants and clubs will gain the right for an on-premise tasting. The spirit quantity cannot exceed more than 1 ½ ounces but patrons are allowed to sample up to three spirits products.