AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKY RATIFIED!

Virginia Distillery Company officially Celebrates december 18, 2024, As American Single Malt Whisky Day!

Let’s celebrate this historic moment with a dram of our favorite American single malt whisky, Virginia Distillery Co., and explore what this means for the future of whisky.

With the ratification of the American Single Malt Whisky Act by the TTB, American single malt is now a protected whisky category. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the American whisky industry and represents the culmination of years of hard work by distillers, advocates and whisky champions.

The American Single Malt Whisky Act defines American single malt whisky as follows:

The ratification of the American Single Malt Whisky Act is a testament to the quality and diversity of American single malt whisky. American distillers are producing some of the best single malt in the world. The creation of this new category will shine a light on American single malt producers, propelling the whisky and its makers to recognition on the global spirits stage.

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To learn more about American single malt join ASM Academy, the most comprehensive educational course on American single malt whisky. The course is free and is designed for whisky enthusiasts, distributors, retailers and hospitality tradespeople who want to learn more about American single malt whisky.

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