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DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control develops and enforces reasonable administrative regulations relative to the sale and use of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control includes various divisions as follows: the Commissioner’s office, the Distilled Spirits and Malt Beverage licensing divisions, a Tobacco, Nicotine, and Vapor Products licensing division, a legal division, and enforcement division. These divisions work together to ensure excellent public service and effective enforcement.

NEW! Licensing portal for tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product retailers.
Contact us at 502-564-4850 or abc.info@ky.gov or click here for a staff directory.
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BOURBON BIDDING STARTS SEPTEMBER 15

We are holding our second auction of bourbons confiscated by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), with proceeds benefitting alcohol education events across the Commonwealth. The online auction opens Sept. 15 and closes at midnight on Sept. 30. View the bourbons up for auction and place your bids here.