Two Years After American Single Malt’s Ratification, the Category Is Still Finding Its Way

It’s been nearly two years since the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) ratified a standard of identity for American single malt. The milestone was hailed as a victory by distillers across the country, many of whom had been petitioning the TTB for years via the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission (ASMWC). They eagerly anticipated positive outcomes: more consumer recognition,…