As a control state, Michigan has, by law, granted the Michigan Liquor Control Commission all power over the wholesaling of hard liquor ("spirits").  Although Michigan privatized warehousing and distribution of spirits, the MLCC retains complete control over the sale of these items.  

For suppliers, this means that all spirits must initially be sold to the state, and then distributed through an "authorized distribution agent."
 
For retail licensees, this means that the:
      - Wholesale price of spirits is fixed by MLCC
      - Minimum "off-premise" shelf price is fixed by MLCC
      - Ordering of spirits must be made through MLCC

1. A brewpub may sell its own beer for consumption on or off the licensed premises.
2. A microbrewer may sell the beer it produces to consumers at the licensed brewery premises for consumption on or off the premises
3. A brewer may sell the beer it produces to consumers for consumption on the licensed premises at no more than one of its licensed premises
4. A wine maker may sell wine it produces to consumers on the licensed premises
5. A wine maker may sell wine made by that wine maker in a restaurant for on or off-premises consumption if the restaurant is owned by the winemaker or operated by another person under an agreement approved by the Commission and located on the premises where the wine maker is licensed.
6.  A small distiller may sell to consumers at the licensed premises for consumption on or off the premises.
7. A brandy manufacturer or small distiller may sell brandy or spirits made by that manufacturer or distiller in a restaurant for consumption on or off the premises if the restaurant is owned by the manufacturer or distiller or operated by another person under an agreement and is located on the the premises where the brandy manufacturer or small distiller is located.

*Note that the exceptions are not always "clear cut."  If you believe an exception applies, consult an attorney, or review the statutes and rules.