Murphy Distributors Recognizes 81 Year Anniversary of End of Prohibition

New Haven, CT, December 06, 2014 --(PR.com)-- On December 5th, Murphy Distributors located in Branford, will mark 81 years since the state approved ratification of the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ultimately repealing the 18th Amendment and ending Prohibition.

Distributors are the key link in the three tier system created by the states to control the flow of beverage alcohol under the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Today, the state’s wine and spirits industry supports a multi-billion dollar economy, employs hundreds of thousands of workers, and provides millions of dollars in tax revenue to the state and federal governments.

The state's 142 wine and spirits wholesaler locations are a crucial part of the responsible and efficient distribution system that provides adults with access to a wide variety of quality products from around the world.

• The wine and spirits industry supports 10,820 jobs, which includes more than 1,250 workers at wholesaler firms and $121,40 million in wages.
• The total economic impact of the industry in Connecticut is nearly $12,252,017,400.
• Beyond wages and economic impact, the modern wine and spirits industry in Connecticut generates a total of more than $83,901,554 in state business and consumer taxes.

Since its inception 6 years ago, Murphy Distributors has become the fastest growing distributor of Fine Wine, Craft Beer and Artisan Spirits in Connecticut. Murphy Distributors has 10 full time and 2 part time employees. The company represents over 100 brands from producers and suppliers from every major country around the world and has established warehouse and distribution assets to reach every corner of the state of Connecticut quickly and efficiently.

Contact them at 800.516.0734 or info@murphydist.com for more information.