Spirit, proof grain

Gra.in Spirits. Grain spirits are neutral spirits from grain that are matured in used oak barrels and bottled at 80° proof or higher. The period of aging in oak may be declared on the botde. 

Neutra.1 Spirits. Neutral spirits are produced from any fermentable material and are distiUed at or above 190° proof and bottled at 80° proof or higher. The substrate must be specified unless it is grain. 

Vodka. Vodka is a neutral spirit made from any fermentable material and distiUed in such a manner that is without any distinctive character, taste, aroma, or color. Charcoal filtration is often used in processing vodka which is bottled at 80° proof or higher. In the United States, the substrate must be specified if it is not grain. Any flavoring, if added, must be stated. The product must be bottled at not less than 70° proof and caUed a flavored vodka. 

Blended Whiskey. Blended whiskey is made with at least 20% of 100° proof straight whiskey either separately or in combination with whiskey or grain neutral spirits. When a blended whiskey contains at least 51% (v/v) of straight whiskey (eg, bourbon), it may be labeled as blended bourbon or bourbon whiskey, a blend. 

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