Missouri bourbon and Missouri bourbon whiskey labels, use of name, criteria
A whiskey can only be called 'Missouri Bourbon' or 'Missouri Bourbon Whiskey' on its label if it is made and bottled entirely in Missouri and aged in oak barrels made in Missouri. Starting January 1, 2020, all the corn used to make it must also be grown in Missouri.
311.025. Missouri bourbon and Missouri bourbon whiskey labels, use of name, criteria. — 1. To as "Missouri Bourbon" or "Missouri Bourbon Whiskey", and to be labeled as such, a product shall be a that meets the following conditions:
(1) The product shall be , , , aged, and bottled in Missouri; and
(2) The product shall be aged in oak barrels manufactured in Missouri.
2. Beginning January 1, 2020, to qualify as "Missouri Bourbon" or "Missouri Bourbon Whiskey", and to be labeled as such, all corn used in the must be Missouri-grown corn.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2019 H.B. 266)
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Title of law
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Application of law
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