What is Bottled in Bond?

Do you ever find yourself wondering what bottled in bond means? If so, you’re not alone! The phrase “bottled in bond” as it’s used on our Private barrel Pick of Rittenhouse Rye, is used to describe a type of whiskey that is aged and bottled according to specific regulations set forth by the U.S. government. While the term might sound mysterious, it simply means that the whiskey is of the highest quality.

So what does it take for whiskey to be bottled in bond? In order for a whiskey to be labeled as “bottled in bond,” it must meet certain criteria set by the U.S. government. First and foremost, the whiskey must be aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years. It must also be bottled at 100 proof and made by one distiller at one distillery during one season. Finally, it must be bottled and labeled at the distillery itself.

These strict regulations are put in place to ensure that the whiskey is of the highest quality possible. When you see a bottle of whiskey that is labeled as “bottled in bond,” you can rest assured that it has been produced according to strict standards.