Microdistillery License

Microdistillery License: Allows the manufacturer and storage of not more than 50,000 gallons of spirits per year. The sale of spirits manufactured by the licensee in the original unopened container to be consumed off the licensed premise. May provide free samples on the licensed premise and at special events monitored and regulated by the ABC.C.

Microdistillery Packaging and Warehousing Facility: Allows existing microdistillery licensees to move products from their manufacturing premise to a separate facility for packaging and/or storage and delivery to a licensed spirits distributor.

A licensed microdistillery may also apply for a microdistillery packaging and warehousing facility, drinking establishment or caterer's license.

Licensee Information

• Handbook for Microdistilleries
• Department of Agriculture Microdistillery Licensing Guide
• Instructions to Submit Request for Special Event

Microdistilleries are also required to register each label of alcohol and spirits manufactured prior to sale. There is no charge for a microdistillery to register their labels.

Application Prerequisites

• New applicants are required to obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) prior to submitting your application for liquor licensure if they do not already possess their FEIN. For more information, go to: http://www.irs.gov/
• You must register for business taxes. Choose either the online option or paper form below.
  • Business Tax Registration online
  • Business Tax Application Booklet (KS-1216)
• All applicants must have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue for the entity. Apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate using your entity's FEIN.

Apply/Renew Online

To use the online system you must pay using an electronic check or credit/debit card. Please note that the payment processing vendor charges a service charge for electronic payments, $1.50 for an electronic check or 2.5 percent of the total for credit/debit card use.

New Application

**You must have an active Microdistillery license before you are eligible for a Microdistillery Packaging and Warehousing Facilities license.

• Kansas Liquor License Application and Instructions (ABC-800)
• ABC-890 Liquor License Ownership Disclosure
• Financial Disclosure (ABC-801)
• Request for Permanent Premise Approval (ABC-806)
• License Bond – select either the Escrow Bond or Surety Bond below.
  • Escrow Bond for Liquor Licenses Issued Under the Liquor Control Act (ABC-803)
  • Surety Bond for Liquor Licenses Issued Under the Liquor Control Act (ABC-804)
• Submit a copy of your approved TTB Basic Permit (TTB F 5100.24) to wholesale.
• Submit a copy of your completed TTB Alcohol Dealer Registration (TTB F 5630.5d)

Renewal Application

• Kansas Liquor License Application and Instructions (ABC-800)
• ABC-890 Liquor License Ownership Disclosure

Brand Registration and Label Approval Forms

• Sample Microdistillery Franchise Agreement (ABC-1043)
• Kansas Map (ABC-1005)

Microdistillery Monthly Return and Report

• Kansas Microdistillery Monthly Gallonage Tax Return and Sales Report (ABC-1041)

Need Help?

If you have questions or need assistance, visit our Contact Us page to locate your assigned licensing representative.