Whiskeyamerican-whiskey
Bottled-in-Bond
The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 was the first U.S. consumer protection law for spirits — a government guarantee of authenticity against adulterated whiskey flooding the post-Civil War market. The modern BiB renaissance has reclaimed it as a premium value designation.
Flavor Profile
The 100-proof standard ensures enough concentration to taste the spirit properly. Varies by base grain (bourbon, rye, etc.) but the bonded standard guarantees genuine character — no additives, real barrel time.
Key Producers
Well
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
~$18Well
Old Grand-Dad BiB
~$25Call
Rittenhouse Rye BiB
~$25single barrel
Henry McKenna 10 Year BiB
when available) (call~$40Any American spirit (bourbon, rye, wheat, malt) meeting: single distiller, single distillery, single distilling season, minimum 4 years in a federally bonded warehouse, bottled at exactly 100 proof. Governed by the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.