Senate Report 88-496 — bourbon designation and reciprocal protection

Source argument

The committee recommends reciprocal origin protection for bourbon, including excluding foreign whiskey labeled bourbon.

Evidence map

Page 1: favorable recommendation for amended S. Con. Res. 19; existing identity standards; import-label and capitalization amendments.
Page 2: Scotch, Irish, Canadian and Cognac comparators; Federation described as 40 associations from 17 European countries plus the United States.
Page 3: November 23–24, 1960 appellation decision; domestic recognition prerequisite for Federation enforcement; 1941 Cognac and May 1961 Scotch precedents.

Researcher synthesis

International recognition and enforceability were distinct stages. This is a 1963 committee recommendation, not the eventual 1964 congressional action.

Assessment

The report’s Bourbon County naming explanation is historical testimony, not conclusive etymological evidence. Its dated regulatory account is not current legal guidance. Federation enforcement claims describe the committee’s rationale, not verified implementation in every jurisdiction.

Completion checklist

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~~Durable-idea assessment completed: retain as supporting evidence; no standalone Zettel needed until the existing designation narrative is reconciled.~~

No original-source pages remain unread. Note remains Needs Review for the unchecked downstream tasks.