2024-29938. Addition of American Single Malt Whisky to the Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits

Table 1 to Paragraph ( c )—Types of Whisky and Production, Storage, and Processing Standards

Type	Source	Distillation proof	Storage	Neutral spirits permitted	Allowable coloring, flavoring, blending materials permitted
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(15) American single malt whisky	Fermented mash of 100 percent malted barley, produced in the United States	160 or less, distilled at the same distillery in the United States	Used, charred new, or uncharred new oak barrels; 700-liter maximum capacity; stored only in the United States	No	No, except for caramel coloring and only if disclosed on the label.
(16) Straight American single malt whisky	Fermented mash of 100 percent malted barley, produced in the United States	160 or less, distilled at the same distillery in the United States	Used, charred new, or uncharred new oak barrels for a minimum of 2 years; 700-liter maximum capacity; stored only in the United States	No	No, except for caramel coloring and only if disclosed on the label.