johnrobben Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hi, I am just looking for some clarification on additives to whiskey. Can you legally add things like Vanilla beans, coriander, or other plants and herbd to a whiskey mash or barrel without having to call it "flavored whiskey" ? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 read chapter 7. http://www.ttb.gov/spirits/bam.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salishseaorganicliqueurs Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Actually, yes you can, you just have to ensure that the flavoring/coloring additive is less than 2.5% of your finished product. There is a list of options at the bottom of chapter 7. Flavored whisky is one of those. If you are using the herbs as a flavoring you do not have to disclose on the label, if you are using it as a coloring however you do. Note: all additives have to be considered harmless in order to not have to be declared on the label. Most herbs are classified as harmless by the FDA. There is also a list of what is considered harmless in chapter 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan P. Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Vanilla and coriander whiskey? Yikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salishseaorganicliqueurs Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Indeed, my suggestion though is to double check by contacting the TTB, just to ensure that you don't waste a lot of time and money. I intend to release a range of herbally flavored white whiskies and brandies in the next couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I just ran across some Straight Bourbon Whiskey, that is obviously flavored with Cherry and Chocolate. How is that possible , and still carry the "straight Bourbon Label". My read on the BAM seems to indicate it isn't permitted ? Anyone Know for sure ? thanks Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadewood Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I just ran across some Straight Bourbon Whiskey, that is obviously flavored with Cherry and Chocolate. How is that possible , and still carry the "straight Bourbon Label". My read on the BAM seems to indicate it isn't permitted ? The TTB has interpreted that once you make Straight Bourbon Whiskey, you can't unmake it. (I don't agree with that, but that's they way they see it) So you will see Straight Bourbon whiskey with natural cherry flavors as approved label. However the class type is no longer 101, it's 641. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3d0g Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Speaking of Bourbon, I picked up a bottle of yours Kristian. Delicious! I'm jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeBird Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Actually, yes you can, you just have to ensure that the flavoring/coloring additive is less than 2.5% of your finished product. There is a list of options at the bottom of chapter 7. Flavored whisky is one of those. If you are using the herbs as a flavoring you do not have to disclose on the label, if you are using it as a coloring however you do. Note: all additives have to be considered harmless in order to not have to be declared on the label. Most herbs are classified as harmless by the FDA. There is also a list of what is considered harmless in chapter 7. I have read this section a few times now.. Can anyone confirm they are reading this the same as me, and that one would be allowed to add 2.5% sugar (or even 2.5% sherry) to a brandy without changing the type or disclosing that on the label.. ? Additionally my understanding is that sugar could be added to vodka up to 2.5%, but the "QUALIFICATION" column in chapter 7 indicates it can only be 0.2% sugar and 0.1% citric acid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeBird Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 The TTB has interpreted that once you make Straight Bourbon Whiskey, you can't unmake it. (I don't agree with that, but that's they way they see it) So you will see Straight Bourbon whiskey with natural cherry flavors as approved label. However the class type is no longer 101, it's 641. For reference: https://www.ttbonline.gov/colasonline/lookupProductClassTypeCode.do?action=search&display=all#search_results Are you arguing that it "should be" 641 but its not, or are you saying that it is submitted and accepted as type 641 "whiskey specialty" but still says "Straight Bourbon Whiskey" on the label? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckadi Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Does a TTB formula have to be submitted anytime a flavor is added to whisky? For example if I added honey or made a spiced whisky would I need to submit a formula? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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