Route the rule to 27 CFR § 5.143.
Legal and industry-practice distinction.
The federal bourbon rule requires a new charred oak container, while American white oak is a widespread practical choice rather than the species named by the category standard.
Bourbon barrel requirements
Bourbon barrel requirements
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Evidence
The federal bourbon rule requires a new charred oak container, while American white oak is a widespread practical choice rather than the species named by the category standard.
Locator
- Type: Section
- Start: Bourbon barrel requirements
- Source section: Bourbon barrel requirements
Context
Legal and industry-practice distinction.
Research annotation
Route the rule to 27 CFR § 5.143.
Relations
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- Literature Note:
What’s Special About Bourbon Barrels? — literature note
Verification
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