Proposal Regarding Labeling Wines Containing Added Distilled Spirits
TTB proposes to remove the prohibition on wine labels stating that the wine contains added distilled spirits, allowing truthful statements about such additions.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Liquor Licensing space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Wine producers, importers, and bottlers who add distilled spirits to wine and want to disclose that on labels. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments due by August 12, 2022.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Liquor Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Proposed rule would remove the current ban on labeling statements indicating a wine contains added distilled spirits, permitting truthful disclosures.
Who it affects
Wine producers, importers, and bottlers who add distilled spirits to wine and want to disclose that on labels.
What you must do
Monitor the rulemaking process and consider submitting comments before the deadline if desired; no immediate action required until final rule.
Deadline
Comments due by August 12, 2022.
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