On January 10, 2025, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) issued a final rule introducing new standards of fill for wine and distilled spirits containers. These amendments not only expand the allowable container sizes but also provide
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TTB Establishes New Standard of Identity American Single Malt Whiskey
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) issued a final rule, effective January 19, 2025, establishing “American single malt whisky” as an official type of whiskey produced in the United States.
This decision follows petitions and comments
2024 Year in Review: Key Legal Trends in the Alcohol Beverage Industry
As the alcohol beverage industry continues to grow and evolve, 2024 is shaping up to be a year of significant legal developments and trends. For wineries, breweries, distilleries, cideries, and meaderies, understanding the key legal changes and emerging issues is
TTB Broadens List of Beer Ingredients Exempt from Formula Approval Requirements through TTB Industry Circular 2024-2
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) released Industry Circular 2024-2 on December 5, 2024, which provides an expanded list of beer ingredients exempt from formula approval requirements. The new Circular added 24 additional ingredients that brewers can
Updated Guidance from TTB on Social Media Advertising for Alcohol Beverages
On November 1st, TTB published Industry Circular 2024-1 which announced a new guidance for alcohol beverages with respect to social media. The new circular modifies and supersedes an earlier circular from 2022 (Industry Circular 2022-2).
The TTB treats
TTB Reopens Notice and Comment Period for Standards of Fill for Wines and Spirits
TTB recently published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (Notice No. 210A) in the Federal Register to reopen the comment period for standards of fill for wine and spirits.
As many may remember, TTB published a notice of proposed rulemaking
New York State Passes Law Allowing Direct Shipment of Spirits, Cider, and Mead
This week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed groundbreaking legislation, S.2852A/A.3132A, permitting producers of spirits, cider, and mead to ship directly to New York consumers. This new law significantly enhances market opportunities for the state’s burgeoning
TTB to Hold Listening Sessions for Alcohol Nutritional Information, Allergens, and Ingredients
Earlier this week, TTB announced its intention to hold two virtual listening sessions this month to hear industry concerns regarding alcohol nutritional information, allergens, and ingredients.
Nutritional information, allergen, and ingredients statements are generally not required on alcohol beverages falling
Dracula Wine Brand Owner Sues 19 Crimes
Vampire Family Brands, LLC, a Ventura County winemaker, recognized for wine brands like Dracula, Vampire, and Fangria, is taking legal action against an Australian vintner for what it believes to be an infringement of its trademark, among other things.
European Commission Makes Last Minute Change to New Wine Label Regulations
EU Regulation 2021/2117 creates a significant change for the European Union’s wine and aromatic wine market. As of December 8, 2023, wines bound for the EU market must prominently feature a comprehensive list of all added ingredients on their labels.