"American Single Malt Whisk(e)y is whisk(e)y mashed, matured, and distilled in a single United States distillery, distilled to a proof not exceeding 160° proof from fermented mash of 100% malted barley and stored in oak containers not exceeding 700 liters, and bottled at not less than 80° proof.”
Defining Single Malt American Whiskey
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Defining Single Malt American Whiskey
The following is a proposed definition to the TTB for identifying American single malt whiskey.
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Re: Defining Single Malt American Whiskey
Any idea if the TTB is listening? So far I've heard nothing saying they are open to it.
It doesn't say new or used oak containers. I guess looking at the other SOI's if they don't call it out as being new or used then you can do either? I know that some of these guys want to employ used barrels.
700 liters = 184 gallons - That's full size sherry cask size. HUGE. Solera building size.
American Single Malt Whiskey Commission website: http://www.americansinglemaltwhiskey.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
It doesn't say new or used oak containers. I guess looking at the other SOI's if they don't call it out as being new or used then you can do either? I know that some of these guys want to employ used barrels.
Grape brandy must be stored in oak containers for a minimum of 2 years
700 liters = 184 gallons - That's full size sherry cask size. HUGE. Solera building size.
American Single Malt Whiskey Commission website: http://www.americansinglemaltwhiskey.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow