Category: TTB

US TTB to Allow 700 ml bottles – American Drinkers Rejoice

In a surprising move, the US TTB announced today (Dec….

Important New US TTB Rule Changes (Notice 176)

The US TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau)…

Will the U.S. Get Better International Spirits? A TTB Update

Note: I’m keeping what follows for archival purposes. A later…

Can the U.S. Recognize Rum Regulations?

As Caribbean rum gains in popularity and rum enthusiasts push…

Will We Finally Get the Good Stuff in the US? TTB Considers Fixing Bottle Size Problem

Since Prohibition, U.S. Consumers have long gotten the short end…

The Cocktail Wonk Top Ten Stories of 2016

While 2016 was a year many would have gladly skipped,…

Stalking the TTB: Upcoming U.S. rums from Mount Gay, Barbancourt, St. Lucia Distillers, and more! September to November 2016

With three more months in the rearview mirror, it’s time…

TTB rum approvals

Stalking the TTB: Upcoming US rum releases July and August 2016

With two more months in the rearview mirror, it’s time…