It appears to me, in the state of Washington a distiller (Marani) can sell directly to a retailer (like a Costco):

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/201672...or09m.html

I went to the Washington States Legislature website and looked here too:

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=...314-28-030

If correct Washington State is a great move!