READY-TO-DRINK COCKTAILS TO BECOME AVAILABLE IN VERMONT'S COMMERCIAL RETAIL OUTLETS
BURLINGOTN, Vt., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a formal announcement by The State of Vermont, beverages categorized as Ready-to-Drink (RTD) cocktails will be transitioning to Vermont's private sector on July 1, 2022. This marks a significant legal change from previous policy, whereby RTDs could only be distributed and sold by the 80 802-agency liquor outlets located throughout the state. Starting next month, traditional class 1 and 2 licensed establishments will be able to stock and sell RTDs without requiring any changes to their licenses.
- This marks a significant legal change from previous policy, whereby RTDs could only be distributed and sold by the 80 802-agency liquor outlets located throughout the state.
- As the names suggests, RTDs are cocktails that come prepared in a can or bottle, ready for consumption.
- They are commonly enjoyed chilled or over iceconsumers simply pop them open and enjoy.
- "The change is welcome news to retail outlets that are especially eager to meet the changing needs and interests of their shoppers," said Chris Vance, Director of Sales for Farrell Distributing.