NJ issues first distiller's license since 1933

NJ issues first distiller's license since 1933

Posted: Updated:
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -

New Jersey has issued its first distillery license since Prohibition ended in 1933.

The action clears the way for Jersey Artisan Distilling to begin producing rum at its plant in Fairfield.

Alcoholic Beverage Control director Michael Halfacre said the rum will be made using traditional techniques going back to the production of dark rum during the colonial period in New Jersey.

The distillery expects to produce seasonal rum flavored with New Jersey-grown fruit, such as strawberries, cherries and blueberries in the summer.

The company plans to offer bourbon and whiskey in 2015, using New Jersey sweet corn.

  • Your Money

  • Monday, May 20 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:17:26 GMT
    Seamless North America and GrubHub say they're combining to create an online food ordering service covering more than 20,000 restaurants in 500 cities across the U.S.
    Seamless North America and GrubHub say they're combining to create an online food ordering service covering more than 20,000 restaurants in 500 cities across the U.S.
  • Actavis is buying Warner Chilcott in an all-stock transaction valued at about $8.5 billion which would create the third-biggest specialty pharmaceutical company in the U.S.
    Actavis is buying Warner Chilcott in an all-stock transaction valued at about $8.5 billion which would create the third-biggest specialty pharmaceutical company in the U.S.
  • The price of oil fell Monday ahead of the release later this week of economic data from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief.
    The price of oil fell Monday ahead of the release later this week of economic data from the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, and a speech by the Federal Reserve chief.
  • New Jersey NewsNew Jersey News

  • Monday, May 20 2013 8:36 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:36:08 GMT
    A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed and his father was wounded on a Jersey City street Friday night.
    A 12-year-old boy was shot and killed and his father was wounded on a Jersey City street Friday night.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:30 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:30:54 GMT
    Motorists across New Jersey are urged to use caution because of fog.
    Motorists across New Jersey are urged to use caution because of fog.
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 12:16 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:16:49 GMT
    The winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot were announced Saturday night.
    The winning numbers in a near-historic Powerball jackpot were announced Saturday night.
Powered by WorldNow

KSAZ-TV & KUTP
511 W. Adams St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Phone: (602) 257-1234
Fax: (602) 262-0177

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices