Standards of Fill for Wine and Distilled Spirits
TTB adds 13 new standard fill sizes for wine and 15 for distilled spirits, effective immediately. Businesses must update labels and COLA applications to use new sizes.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Alcohol Producers (TTB — Wine, Beer, Spirits) space on July 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Wineries, distilleries, importers, and wholesalers subject to TTB regulations. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; no grace period. New fill sizes are effective January 10, 2025.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Alcohol Producers (TTB — Wine, Beer, Spirits) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
TTB amended 27 CFR parts 4 and 5 to add new authorized fill sizes for wine (e.g., 500 ml, 1.5 L) and distilled spirits (e.g., 375 ml, 1.75 L). Existing fill sizes remain valid.
Who it affects
Wineries, distilleries, importers, and wholesalers subject to TTB regulations.
What you must do
Review current product fill sizes and update labels, COLA applications, and production plans to incorporate new allowable sizes. Ensure compliance for new products or label changes.
Deadline
Immediate; no grace period. New fill sizes are effective January 10, 2025.
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