On July 29th, 2022, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish new standards of identity for American Single Malt Whiskey. And two years later, U.S. distillers are still waiting for TTB to issue the final rule with the formal definition.

A formal, government-approved definition for American Single Malt Whiskey will establish trust in the category, clarify label declarations, and equip consumers with the necessary information to make informed purchasing decisions.

Regulations protecting the standard of identity for Scotch Whisky have been in place for generations and similar regulations are necessary to protect the developing American Single Malt Whiskey category in the United States.

It’s time for TTB to finish the job and protect the American Single Malt Whiskey category!

TAKE ACTION and sign the petition to ask TTB to issue formal regulations and standard of identity for another great American spirit just like they have for Bourbon!