CBP Regulations & Compliance

Question 1

Which U.S. law legally defines bourbon as a distinctive product of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Bourbon Whiskey Act of 1964

Answer

The Prohibition Act

Answer

The Fair Trade Act

Answer

The Beverage Control Act

Question 2

What is the minimum percentage of corn required in bourbon production by law?

Accepted Answer

51%

Answer

40%

Answer

60%

Answer

75%

Question 3

What is the maximum proof bourbon can be distilled at to meet legal requirements?

Accepted Answer

160 proof

Answer

100 proof

Answer

190 proof

Answer

200 proof

Question 4

Which regulation mandates that bourbon must be aged in new, charred oak barrels?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits

Answer

FDA Beverage Standards

Answer

The Tied House Law

Answer

The Bottled-in-Bond Act

Question 5

What is the minimum aging requirement for bourbon?

Accepted Answer

At least two years for straight bourbon

Answer

No minimum aging required

Answer

At least five years

Answer

At least ten years

Question 6

Which organization oversees the labeling and production standards of bourbon?

Accepted Answer

TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau)

Answer

FDA

Answer

USDA

Answer

OSHA