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WESTLAND DISTILLERY ANNOUNCES VICTORY AS TTB RATIFIES THE AMERICAN SINGLE MALT CATEGORY

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has officially published its final rule recognizing American Single Malt Whiskey as a distinct type of whiskey under the Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits in 27 CFR Part 5. This long-anticipated development, effective January 19, 2025, follows years of advocacy by industry leaders and the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (ASMWC), as well as substantial public input. Here’s what …

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New Standards of Identity: American Single Malt Whiskey Gets Official Recognition

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American single malt whiskey is finally a recognized category

American single malt whiskey finally has a legal definition from the TTB, the U.S. government agency that regulates alcohol.

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American Single Malt Whiskey Finally Has a Legal Definition From the Government

After years of deliberation and lobbying, the TTB issued its final ruling on establishing the category. Here are all the details.Food & Wine / Getty ImagesDecember 18th might feel like any other ordinary winter Wednesday, but for makers of American single malt whiskey it marks a monumental occasion more than eight years in the making. On that morning, the Federal Register will publish its final ruling recognizing the emerging style of domestic s…

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Here's What Makes a Whiskey an American Single Malt

Well, that took a while. In 2019, I was writing about the potential of a new official drinks category — American Single Malt — and it was an “any day now” proposition. Just a scant five years later (ha), the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued an unpublished rule scheduled to be published on Wednesday, Dec. 18, officially recognizing the American Single Malt category.  “This final rule amends the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Tra…

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American Single Malt Is Officially a Drinks Category. Now What?

December 18th might feel like any other ordinary winter Wednesday, but for makers of American single malt whiskey it marks a monumental occasion more than eight years in the making. On that morning, the Federal Register will publish its final ruling recognizing the emerging style of domestic single malt whiskey as an official category, which will then be protected by U.S. labeling laws under the authority of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade…

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'American single malt whisky' has been made an official category in the US by the national Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).

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US makes ‘American single malt whisky’ official category

The TTB’s creation of an official American Single Malt category represents a pivotal moment for U.S. whiskey makers, establishing strict production standards that elevate the spirit’s global standing. In a watershed moment for American whiskey, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has officially established American Single Malt Whiskey as a distinct spirits category, marking a transformative shift in the U.S. whiskey landscape. The…

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US Government Creates New Whiskey Category: American Single Malt

Standards of identity and viticultural area designations add significant complexity to the production and labelling of alcoholic beverages. While not exactly a holiday miracle, many distillers are rejoicing over the TTB’s new rule on American whisky (or whiskey) [1]. On Dec. 13, 2024, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued its long-awaited final rule (the “Rule”) that establishes formal definitions for both “American single ma…

WESTLAND DISTILLERY ANNOUNCES VICTORY AS TTB RATIFIES THE AMERICAN SINGLE MALT CATEGORY

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