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How are distilled spirits rendered unfit for beverage use?

Distilled spirits are made (rendered) unfit for beverage use by mixing the distilled spirits with authorized materials at the prescribed level.  

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Last reviewed: September 12, 2018
Last updated: November 17, 2025
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