Alcohol Manufacturer Guidance

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets provides a guidance document for farm distilleries, farm wineries, farm breweries, farm cideries, and other NYS-labeled alcohol beverage producers licensed by the Department.

It covers key requirements including:

• NYS brand and label approval
• Use of New York agricultural ingredients
• Production, record-keeping, and reporting
• Shipping, sales, and marketing rules

This guidance consolidates current laws, regulations, and policies but is not a substitute for official statutes and rules. Licensees remain responsible for full compliance. Download the PDF to learn more.