Type 4 California Liquor License
Distilled Spirits Manufacturer
The following pertains to new distilled spirits manufacturer’s licenses issued after September 18, 1959. The Act defines a distilled spirits manufacturer as “…any person who produces distilled spirits from naturally fermented materials or in any other manner” (Section 23015). The functions of this type of license, in addition to that of production, include packaging, bottling, rectifying, flavoring and others as found within Section 23356. The functions apply only to distilled spirits; they do not include wine or beer.