Dispirited in Alabama

The maker of Alabama's "official state spirit," as designated by the legislature last April, is in trouble with the state ABC Board. Kenny May, whose distillery produces Conecuh Ridge whiskey, is charged with selling liquor to a minor, possession of an excess quantity of liquor in a dry county, and selling liquor without a license. The charges could result in a ban on future sales of Conecuh Ridge in Alabama.

There's no word on whether the legislature will choose another "state spirit" or whether any distiller would welcome the designation.