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Claim Count
1
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Date Precision
Exact day
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Display Date
July 20, 1868
End Sort Year
1868
Era
Expansion and Industrialization
Event ID
99
Evidence Confidence
Strong
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Geography
United States
Historical Significance
The statute tied whiskey storage to federal custody and tax-timed removal, formalizing bonded warehousing as part of the industry's operating structure.
Last Reviewed
September 2, 2026
Publication Status
Published
Record Type
Event
Research Notes
Primary statute verified in full. Do not infer typical aging duration or consumer preference solely from the legal rule.
Scope
American Whiskey Core
Start Sort Year
1868
Summary
Section 15 required a distiller-provided warehouse approved as a bonded warehouse of the United States, under revenue control, with tax paid before withdrawal.
Thematic Lanes
Law and TaxationBusiness and MarketsTechnology and Production
Timeline Date
July 20, 1868