In a final rule published in the Federal Register on Friday, January 13, 2023, we amended the distilled spirits standards of identity to recognize “Singani” as a type of brandy that is a distinctive product of Bolivia. We had received a petition to do so from the government of Bolivia and a U.S. importer, and we published proposed amendments to its regulations for public comment in 2021. 

A standard of identity is used to identify alcohol beverages for purposes of labeling and advertising under TTB regulations. Under the regulations, which are effective February 13, 2023, Singani is brandy derived from grapes, manufactured in Bolivia in accordance with the laws and regulations of Bolivia governing the manufacture of Singani for consumption in that country, and bottled at not less than 40 percent alcohol by volume (80° proof).

Read Final Rule: http://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/01/13/2022-28374/addition-of-singani-to-the-standards-of-identity-for-distilled-spirits