Distilled Spirits Labeling

Distilled spirits must be properly labeled before it can be sold in the U.S. marketplace. This guidance will help you understand TTB’s requirements for distilled spirits labels.

Key Distilled Spirits Labeling Topics

Getting Started with Distilled Spirits Labeling

Mandatory Distilled Spirits Label Information

Optional Distilled Spirits Label Information

Applying for Label Approval

Laws, Regulations, and Other TTB Guidance

Related Information

Getting Started with Distilled Spirits Labeling
Learn about basic labeling requirements for distilled spirits.

Overview of Labeling Requirements

Anatomy of a Distilled Spirits Label Tool

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Mandatory Distilled Spirits Label Information
An explanation of each statement required to appear on most distilled spirits labels

Required information on a label	Required information on any label
Brand Name Class or Type Designation (the kind of distilled spirits based on the standards of identity) Alcohol Content	Age Statement Color Ingredient Disclosures (if applicable) Commodity Statement (if applicable) Health Warning Statement Name and Address Net Contents Country of Origin (imports only)

Designing your label? Use this Mandatory Information Checklist prior to applying for label approval.

NOTE: Want a concise guide to mandatory labeling information? View the Distilled Spirits Beverage Alcohol Manual.

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Optional DS Label Information
Guidance about labeling distilled spirits with this optional information

Most commonly used	Dietary information
Distinctive or Fanciful Name (mandatory for specialty products and optional for other spirits) Alcohol Content (may be expressed in degrees of proof in addition to the required alcohol by volume statement)	Gluten Content Statements Major Food Allergen Labeling Statements Related to Nutrient Content: Serving Facts Alcohol Facts, and Sugar Content
Production claims	Miscellaneous
Organic Claims	Personalized Labels

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Applying for Label Approval
The TTB approvals you need for your labels and how to obtain them

Preparing to apply	Using COLAs Online
Mandatory Information Checklist (Be sure your labels meet TTB requirements) Processing Times for Label Applications List of Allowable Changes to Approved Labels	Log in to COLAs Online Register for COLAs Online Customer Support Page

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Laws, Regulations, and Other TTB Guidance

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Related Information

Frequently asked questions	Presentation and seminar materials
Distilled Spirits FAQs	TTB Distilled Spirits Presentations
Serving Facts Statements FAQs
Sugar Content Statements FAQs
Formula information	Other related information
Which Distilled Spirits Require Formula Approval?	Distilled Spirits Resources
Alcohol Beverage Formula Approval	Alcohol Beverage Advertising
Hemp Policy

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CONTACT US

For more information on labeling, contact us at 202-453-2250 or toll free at 866-927-ALFD (2533), or send us a message using our ALFD Contact Form.

See our customer service desk information page for more contact information.

Page last reviewed: June 30, 2021
Page last updated: January 5, 2023
Maintained by: Alcohol Labeling and Formulation Division