从2025年1月19日起,美国正式承认美国单一麦芽威士忌为一种独特的类别。 U.S. officially recognizes American Single Malt Whiskey as a distinct category starting Jan. 19, 2025.

美国酒精和烟草税及贸易局(TTB)正式承认美国单一麦芽威士忌为独特类别,自2025年1月19日起生效。 The U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has officially recognized American Single Malt Whiskey as a distinct category, effective January 19, 2025. 新标准要求从100%的麦芽大麦中 制成威士忌 并在一个美国蒸馏厂提炼 The new standards require the whiskey to be made from 100% malted barley and distilled at a single U.S. distillery. “美洲单身麦芽威士忌”必须至少老两年。 A "Straight American Single Malt Whiskey" must also be aged for at least two years. 此举旨在提升美国工艺品蒸馏部门,提升美国威士忌的全球声望。 This move aims to boost the U.S. craft distilling sector and enhance the global reputation of American whiskey.