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Beverage Alcohol Manual

 

IMPORTANT

Note: The Beverage Alcohol Manual below has not been updated to be consistent with the current distilled spirits labeling regulations at 27 CFR part 5For the most up-to-date distilled spirits labeling guidance, please see Distilled Spirits Labeling.

 

A Practical Guide

Basic Mandatory Labeling Information for DISTILLED SPIRITS 
Volume 2

Complete Distilled Spirits BAM
Cover
Governing Laws and Regulations
Table of Contents (For updated guidance on Ouzo and Aquavit see TTB G 2018-8)
  
Chapter 1:Mandatory Label Information
Chapter 2:Type Size and Legibility Requirements
Chapter 3:Type Size and Legibility Requirements for Health Warning Statement
Chapter 4:Class and Type Designation (For updated guidance on Ouzo and Aquavit see TTB G 2018-8)
Chapter 5:

Chapter 6:

Chapter 7:

Chapter 8:

Chapter 9:
Name and Address
Standards of Fill

Coloring/Flavoring/Blending Materials

Statement of Age

Containers

THE BEVERAGE ALCOHOL MANUAL (BAM)
A Practical Guide

Basic Mandatory Labeling Information for DISTILLED SPIRITS 
Volume 2

Last updated: August 15, 2025