1. (a) "Bottled by."

   1. (1) On labels of domestic distilled spirits there shall be stated the phrase "bottled by," "packed by," or "filled by," immediately followed by the name (or trade name) of the bottler and the place where such distilled spirits are bottled. If the bottler is the actual bona fide operator of more than one distilled spirits plant engaged in bottling operations, there may, in addition, be stated immediately following the name (or trade name) of such bottler the addresses of such other plants.
   2. (2) Where distilled spirits are bottled by or for the distiller thereof, there may be stated, in lieu of the phrase "bottled by," "packed by," or "filled by," followed by the bottler's name, or the trade name under which the particular spirits were distilled, or (except in the case of distilled spirits bottled in bond under the provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code) and trade name shown on the distiller's permit (covering the premises where the particular spirits were distilled), and the address (or addresses) of the distiller.
   3. (3) Where distilled spirits are bottled by or for the rectifier thereof, there may be stated, in lieu of the phrase "bottled by," "packed by," or "filled by," followed by the bottler's name (or trade name) and address, the phrases "blended by," "made by," "prepared by," "manufactured by," or "produced by" (whichever may be appropriate to the act of rectification involved) followed by the name (or trade name) and the address (or addresses) of the rectifier.

2. (b) "Imported by."

   1. (1) On labels of imported distilled spirits, bottled prior to importation, there shall be stated the words "imported by," "imported exclusively by," or a similar appropriate phrase, and immediately thereafter the name of the importer, or exclusive agent, or sole distributor, or other person responsible for the importation, together with the principal place of business in the United States of such person.

   2. (2) On labels of imported distilled spirits bottled after importation there shall be stated:

      1. (A) the name of the bottler and place where bottled immediately preceded by the words "bottled by," "packaged by," or "filled by";
      2. (B) the name of the bottler and place where bottled immediately preceded by the words "bottled by," "packed by," or "filled by" and in conjunction therewith the name and address of the person responsible for the importation, in the manner prescribed in paragraph (1) of this subsection;
      3. (C) the name and principal place of business in the United States of the person responsible for the importation, if the spirits are bottled for such person, immediately preceded by the phrase "imported by and bottled (packed), (filled) in the United States for" (or a similar appropriate phrase); or
      4. (D) in the case of imported distilled spirits bottled after importation by the person responsible for the importation, the words "imported and bottled (packed), (filled) exclusively by," or a similar appropriate phrase, and immediately thereafter the name of such person and the address of the place where bottled or the address of such person's principal place of business.

3. (c) Post office address. The "place" stated shall be the post office address, except that the street address may be omitted. No additional places or addresses shall be stated for the same person, firm or corporation, unless:

   1. (1) such person or retailer is actively engaged in the conduct of an additional bona fide and actual alcoholic beverage business at such additional place or address; and
   2. (2) the label also contains in direct conjunction therewith appropriate descriptive material indicating the function occurring at such additional place or address.
4. (d) State of distillation. Except in the case of "light whiskey," "blended light whiskey," "blended whiskey," "a blend of straight whiskies," of "spirit whiskey," the state of distillation shall be shown on the label of any whiskey produced in the United States if the whiskey is not distilled in the state given in the address on the brand label. The administrator may, however, require the state of distillation to be shown on the label or he may permit such other labeling as may be necessary to negate any misleading or deceptive impression which might be created as to the actual state of distillation. In the case of "light whiskey," as defined in §45.4(2)(E) of this title (relating to the Standards of Identity), the state of distillation shall not appear in any manner on any label, when the administrator finds such state is associated by consumers with an American type whiskey, except as a part of a name and address as set forth in subsection (c) of this section.
5. (e) Country of origin. On labels of imported distilled spirits there shall be stated the country of origin in substantially the following form: "Product of _______________," the blank to be filled in with the country of origin.
6. (f) Trade names. The trade name of any permittee appearing on any label shall be identical with the name in which his permit is issued.

Source Note:The provisions of this §45.12 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.