MLCC On The Road

Join hosts Sara Weber and David Marvin at 100 Proof, Detroit City Distillery's new event space, as they sit down with Sales Manager Jamie Wright and Brand Development Manager Dante Desaro to uncork the fascinating journey behind this Michigan success story. The conversation flows from amusing beginnings—a bachelor party where the wedding never happened but a distillery was born—to the thoughtful business strategy that guided their expansion from Eastern Market to the historic Stroh's Ice Cream factory.

At the heart of Detroit City Distillery's philosophy is an unwavering commitment to Michigan-grown ingredients. The team reveals how they...

National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) President Neal Insley joins MLCC Chair Kristin Beltzer for an insightful conversation about how control states balance commerce with public health through data-driven regulation and education.

• NABCA is a non-advocacy organization providing unbiased, factual data to its 17 member control states and other alcoholic beverage industry stakeholders
• Control states reflect diverse community needs while maintaining consistent regulation and public health protections
• Education and outreach to licensees creates transparency and compliance rather than simply "licensing and walking away"
• NABCA partners with over 30 universities on research projects related to alcohol policy and publ...

Ever wondered about the difference between "alcohol" and "alcoholic liquor"? What does "ABV" or "ADA" mean?  This first episode of the MLCC On The Road Podcast's new series called Alphabet Soup will explore words and phrases in Michigan's liquor laws that start with the letter "A".

Whether you're a licensee navigating regulations, an applicant preparing to enter the industry, or simply curious about how Michigan's liquor control system operates, this engaging episode demystifies key terminology while laying the groundwork for future alphabetical explorations.

The MLCC On The Road podcast is brought to you by the M...

With the summer event season right around the corner, we explore how nonprofit organizations can apply for Special Licenses to sell and serve alcohol at their fundraising events and how on-premises licensees (bars, restaurants, hotels) can add a Temporary Permit for outdoor service for their special events.  We discuss who can apply, what are common mistakes to avoid when submitting an application for a Special License or Temporary Permit, and the timeframe for applying (hint: earlier is always better).

For questions about Special Licenses and Temporary Permits, please email the MLCC's Licensing Division: lara-mlcc-licensing-information@michigan.gov.

People are often surprised to learn that there are areas in Michigan that are still dry for on-premises sales and service of spirits.  In this episode we discuss the history of local on-premises spirits legalization that goes all the way back to the end of Prohibition in 1933.  We'll also dive into the topic of local governmental unit quotas to explore the limits on retailer liquor licenses in cities, villages, and townships.

As mentioned in this episode, the MLCC's website has a dedicated Local Governmental Resources page.  Also, the please visit the MLCC's 90th Anniversary page for more inf...

What is mixed spirit drink?  What is it not?  In this episode we explore which kinds of products are considered mixed spirit drink under Michigan law and which ones are not.  We also delve into which types of licenses are necessary to manufacture, import, distribute, and sell mixed spirit drink in Michigan.

As referenced in this episode, mixed spirit drink containers must meet the federal standards of fill sizes listed in 27 CFR 5.203.  Please check out the two-page mixed spirit drink informational sheet on the MLCC website for examples of products that are mixed spirit drink and those that...

In this episode we discuss 8 helpful tips (and maybe a few more) for submitting a complete application to help you avoid common mistakes or oversights when applying for a liquor license.  A version of this tip sheet was originally developed by MLCC staff for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) at the University of Michigan.

As mentioned in the episode, the 8 tips are listed below.  Listen in to hear the conversation about why each are important to your application.

In this episode we discuss the annual liquor license renewal process and how all renewal applications will be processed fully online license in 2025.

As noted in this episode, if you are a licensee that needs the Master BID and Master PIN for your business in order to set up your online renewal portal account, you may request the Master BID and Master PIN by emailing mlcclicensingrenewals@michigan.gov.  Make sure you include the licensee name and the Business ID (BID) number that appear on your license (the BID number on your license and the Master BID are d...

In this episode we discuss the term 'control state' and learn why the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) is a control state.  Spoiler alert: it's not because we have the word 'control' in our name!

Hosts: Sara Weber and David Marvin

The MLCC On The Road podcast is brought to you by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC). For more information on the MLCC, please visit our website at www.michigan.gov/lcc. To submit a question or idea for a podcast topic, please email mlccinfo2@michigan.gov.

The mission of the Michigan L...

Welcome to the MLCC On The Road podcast.  In our inaugural episode, we'll introduce our hosts - Sara Weber, Licensing Division Director and David Marvin, Executive Services Division Director - and we'll learn about the MLCC On The Road program.

We thank the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) for providing financial assistance for the MLCC On The Road program through an education grant.

Hosts: Sara Weber and David Marvin

The MLCC On The Road podcast is brought to you by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC). For more information on the MLCC, p...