Type 18 California Liquor License
Distilled Spirits Wholesaler License
The following pertains to distilled spirits wholesalers generally. However, specific mention will be made of certain “grandfather” privileges with regard to tied-house situations and in regard to sales of merchandise other than alcoholic beverages. “Wholesale sale” means a sale of distilled spirits to any licensee for the purpose of resale (Section 23027). This permits incidental sales to other supplier-type licensees. However, to qualify as a bona fide wholesaler, a licensee must sell to retailers generally (Section 23779, Rule 28).
This is a fairly rare license type. Please contact our office if you think your business may require a type 18 alcohol license.