“The Oregon Senate unanimously approved legislation this morning that would give craft spirits makers the ability to sell their goods at special tasting events. House Bill 4092 now heads to the governor’s desk.” Source: Janie Har, “Lawmakers Vote to Let Craft Cistillers Sell Liquor Off-Site, At Special Events,” OregonLive.com, February 23, 2012, at http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/02/lawmakers_vote_to_let_craft_di.html.
“Breweries and wineries can offer samples of their products at Class A licensed premises, such as a grocery store that sells liquor, but Wisconsin distillers cannot. Some lawmakers are attempting to change that.” Source: Meg Jones, “Wisconsin Distillers Seek to Offer Free Liquor Samples,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online, February 23, 2012, at http://www.jsonline.com/business/wisconsin-distillers-seek-to-offer-free-liquor-samples-4l4aidg-140246373.html.