After years of advocacy, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) will finalize its rule recognizing American single malt whiskey as an official category. This decision, taking effect January 19, 2025, establishes production standards for the burgeoning spirit, ensuring it must be distilled from 100% malted barley, produced in the U.S., aged for at least two years in American oak barrels, and contain no neutral spirits or fillers.
After years of deliberation and lobbying, the TTB issued its final ruling on establishing the category. Here are all the details.Brad Japhe is a freelance journalist specializing in travel, outdoor adventure, craft mixology and gastronomy. His work appears in all major media markets across the United States. He is viewed as an expert in the beer and spirits space, frequently appearing as a host on various media platforms.
The American Single Malt Whiskey Commission first laid out every one of these stipulations in 2016. The organization was founded by some of the most notable early adopters of the liquid, including Westland, Virginia Distillery, and Westward. Though their parameters were fairly straightforward , the commission had a hard time convincing the TTB to take action.
It will assuredly encourage more makers to enter the arena almost overnight. “ demands exceptional time, investment, and expertise,” says Westward CEO Thomas Mooney. “This new standard of identity will protect the integrity of the category and empower consumers to explore the exciting future of American whiskey.
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