COLA and formulation

[Palmetto Coast]

Ok, looking here

http://www.ttb.gov/industry_circulars/archives/2002/ic2002preimdsp6-27-02.pdf

I see that tequila does not require formula approval (MEXICO only, as stated). So if I were looking to do a "agave spirit" I am guessing that would require a formula and be considered a "specialty distilled spirit". Is this the case? Anyone out there doing this care to comment?

Thanks,

Todd

[coop]

Ok, looking here

http://www.ttb.gov/industry_circulars/archives/2002/ic2002preimdsp6-27-02.pdf

I see that tequila does not require formula approval (MEXICO only, as stated). So if I were looking to do a "agave spirit" I am guessing that would require a formula and be considered a "specialty distilled spirit". Is this the case? Anyone out there doing this care to comment?

Thanks,

Todd

We make two Agave Spirits here. First you need formula approval, then it took the ttb 4 submissions before the realized we were not importing but making a domestic spirit. Then another 4 submissions to them and the last one required the words tequila on the front label which I knew was wrong, then I had to remove the word tequila from the label back to my original submission. Then the sent me a notice it was put on hold for research for two weeks before finely approving it. Lots of work. coop