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Top 10 Legal Considerations for Starting a Distillery in the U.S.

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Starting a distillery can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it’s crucial to navigate the legal landscape carefully. From licensing requirements to labeling regulations, there are several legal considerations to keep in mind. In this article, we outline the top 10 legal aspects aspiring distillery owners should address when starting their operations in the […]

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What is Wine Law?

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What is wine law? What is wine law? This is a common question I receive whenever I tell people I focus on wine law. The answer, more or less, amounts to this: wine law in the U.S. entails many areas of the law and several different government agencies. Wine law is not one set of

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What is the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (the “TTB”)?

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What is the TTB? The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, also known as the TTB, is a federal agency tasked with regulating and enforcing laws related to alcohol and tobacco in the United States. The TTB operates as a division of the Department of the Treasury and has the primary responsibility of administering

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Everything You Need to Know About Wine Under 7% Alcohol By Volume and the FDA

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Labeling of wines under 7% alcohol by volume can cause significant challenges for wineries, importers, and brand owners because the regulations governing these products are often unfamiliar territory. Traditional table wines and other vinous beverages with an alcohol content falling below 7% are subject to the labeling jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). The FDA’s labeling regulations are found at 21 CFR Part 101.

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How are Alcohol-Free Beers or Malt Beverages Regulated?

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Similar to alcohol-free wine, alcohol-free beer or alcohol-free malt beverages are increasingly becoming a go-to option for many consumers. As we visit more and more breweries and tap rooms, as well as restaurants and bars, it is not unusual to see an alcohol-free beer or malt beverage option. Whether guests wish to embrace an alcohol-free life or pursue “Dry January” or similar, alcohol-free beer and malt beverages are wonderful options for breweries and importers alike to expand their portfolios.

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Proposed Addition of Single Malt Whiskey to the Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits

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In a recent notice of proposed rulemaking published by TTB in the Federal Register, the agency proposes to add a standard of identity for Single Malt Whiskey for distilled spirits. Presumably, if the rule is finalized, this would alter 27 CFR 5.143 to add an additional class/type to the whiskey class.

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Changes for Standards of Fill for Wines & Spirits

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In a recent notice of proposed rulemaking published by TTB in the Federal Register, the agency proposes to change the standards of fill for wines and (potentially) for distilled spirits. The proposed rule calls for ten (10) additional authorized standards of fill for wine (e.g., 180 mL, 300 mL, 330 mL, 360 mL, 550 mL, 620 mL, 700 mL, 720 mL, 1.8 L, and 2.25 L). Alternatively, the agency is also considering eliminating all but a minimum standard of fill for wine containers and all but a minimum and maximum standard of fill for distilled spirits containers. The notice can be accessed here.

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