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Understanding Light Whiskey
A U.S.-only whiskey distilled above 160 proof but below the 190-proof limit for whiskey and stored in used or new uncharred oak. Light refers to this production standard, not calories, color or bottling strength.
Source: 27 CFR § 5.143(c), Table 1, row 8
Permitted additions and limits: 27 CFR § 5.155
Bottling must be at least 80 proof / 40% ABV. Shared whiskey requirement: § 5.143(a)
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