TTB Proposes New Identity Standard for Bolivian Singani
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is proposing a new standard of identity for the Bolivian spirit Singani, it said. If the rule is finalized, TTB would add Singani as a type of brandy derived from grapes that is manufactured in Bolivia in compliance with the laws and regulations of Bolivia governing the manufacture of Singani for consumption in that country. In a departure from its usual practice, TTB is proposing to allow Singani to have an alcohol content as low as 35% (70 proof), despite the broader class of brandies having a minimum alcohol content of 40% (80 proof).
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“If TTB recognizes Singani as a type of brandy as proposed, it would be permissible for Singani imported and sold within the United States to simply be labeled as ‘Singani’ without the term ‘brandy’ on the label, in the same way that products labeled with such type designations as ‘Cognac’ or ‘Pisco’ are not required to also bear the designation ‘brandy,’ TTB said in the proposed rule, released Aug. 24. Comments are due Oct. 25.