Bourbon whiskey bourbon to be a "distinctive product of the United States" and asked "the appropriate agencies of the United States Government ... [to] take appropriate action to prohibit importation into the United States of whiskey designated as 'Bourbon Whiskey'." Federal regulation now defines bourbon whiskey to only include bourbon produced in the United States. In recent years, bourbon and Tennessee whiskey – sometimes regarded as a different type of spirit but generally meets the legal requirements to be called bourbon – have enjoyed significant growth in popularity. The industry trade group Distilled Spirits Council of the United States tracks sales of
New Jersey distilled spirits distillery facilities by a federal government inspector. This permit allows the production, bottling, rectifying, processing and storage of distilled spirits and beverages. Examples of distilled spirits include neutral spirits or alcohol (i.e. vodka or grain spirits), whiskey, gin, brandy, blended applejack, rum, tequila, cordials and liqueurs. New Jersey's laws and regulations regarding alcohol are overseen by the Department of Law and Public Safety's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), which is managed by the state's Attorney-General. The division issues licenses to distilleries to operate within the state, offering four distinct Class A Manufacturer's Licenses. Federal excise taxes are levied on