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These are proposal-stage elements as described in 2021, not a substitute for the final regulation.
The Commission proposal called for 100 percent malted barley; production at one distillery; mashing, distilling, and maturation in the United States; oak casks no larger than 700 liters; distillation at 160 proof or less; and bottling at 80 proof or more.
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Part III.A–B — Proposed American single malt standard
Text and locator verified against the complete article on 2026-09-04. The article’s proposal-stage account is historically verified, but current law must be taken from T.D. TTB-199 and current 27 CFR. TTB finalized the standard on December 18, 2024, effective January 19, 2025.
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