My World of WhiskeyAge StatementTerm
The age on the label is the age of the youngest whiskey in the bottle, even if older whiskey is in the blend.
The Rules
- US straight whiskey under four years must state its age
- Scotch and Irish must be at least three years old; any stated age is the youngest component
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