New York State Liquor Authority
New York Manufacturer and Wholesale License
For breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries, and wholesalers. We prepare the manufacturing or wholesale filing that fits your production and distribution plans.


What It Covers
Production and Distribution
Manufacturing licenses let producers make alcohol and, in many cases, sell and wholesale their own products, including through a tasting room. Wholesale licenses let distributors and importers supply licensed retailers and other wholesalers.
- Brewery, winery, distillery, cidery, and meadery licenses
- Farm license privileges for producers using New York ingredients
- Beer and wine wholesaler and importer licenses
- Tasting room and direct sales privileges vary by class

What We Handle
The Right Class, Filed Correctly
Class selection
We match your production volume and distribution plans to the correct manufacturing or wholesale class.
The application
We prepare and file through New York Business Express.
Compliance
We flag the recordkeeping and reporting each class requires.
Follow through
We track the review to approval.

Questions
New York Manufacturer and Wholesale License FAQ
What is a farm license?
New York farm licenses give producers who use New York grown ingredients additional privileges, such as direct sales and multiple branch stores. We confirm whether you qualify.
Can a brewery sell directly to customers?
Many manufacturing classes allow tasting room and direct sales privileges. The specifics depend on the class, which we confirm for your business.
Do I need a wholesale license too?
It depends on how you distribute. We map your production and distribution plan to the licenses you need.
Ready to Start Your New York Application?
Tell us about your New York business and location. We confirm the right State Liquor Authority license and file it for you.
Start Your New York Application Call (713) 868-0068