🥃 Singani
Bolivian spirit obtained by distilling natural Muscat of Alexandria wine, produced, distilled and bottled in its zones of origin; in the USA listed among the types of brandy.
Singani is a Bolivian spirit obtained by distilling natural wines made from Muscat of Alexandria grapes. Bolivian Supreme Decree No. 3528 of 11 April 2018 calls it a legitimate and exclusive product of Bolivian agro-industrial production: singani must be produced, distilled and bottled in its zones of origin.
The law. Decree No. 3528 implements Law No. 774. It sets no strength for singani.
The USA. The US brandy standard, 27 CFR § 5.145, lists Singani among the types of brandy (paragraph (c)(7)): brandy derived from grapes, manufactured in Bolivia in accordance with Bolivian laws and regulations governing the manufacture of Singani for consumption in that country. The section was amended by T.D. TTB-187, published in the Federal Register on 13 January 2023 (88 FR 2228). Brandy must be bottled at not less than 40% ABV.
What to look for. Look for "Singani" and "Bolivia" on the label; in the USA the strength of brandy is at least 40% ABV.
Facts
| Legal basis | Bolivian Supreme Decree No. 3528 (11.04.2018, under Law No. 774); 27 CFR § 5.145(c)(7) (USA) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | natural wine from Muscat of Alexandria grapes |
| Distillation method | distillation of wine; production, distillation and bottling in the zones of origin |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | in the USA, brandy is bottled at 40% ABV or more |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Singani → kind of → 🍇 Grape brandies → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🍇 Muscat of Alexandria
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🍇 Grape brandies
- Related to
- 🌍 Latin America
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Brandy, 🥃 Pisco, 🥃 Pisco (Peru), 🥃 Pisco (Chile)
Frequently asked questions
What is singani?
A Bolivian spirit obtained by distilling natural Muscat of Alexandria wines; under Decree No. 3528 it must be produced, distilled and bottled in its zones of origin.
Is singani recognised in the USA?
Yes. 27 CFR § 5.145(c)(7) lists Singani among the types of brandy: brandy from grapes made in Bolivia under Bolivian law. The section was amended on 13 January 2023.
What is the minimum strength in the USA?
Brandy must be bottled at not less than 40% ABV (27 CFR § 5.145(a)).
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🌍 Latin America — A region from Mexico to the south of South America: about 9% of the world's milk, dulce de leche and fresh cheeses, Argentine and Chilean wines, olives.
- 🥃 Pisco (Chile) — A Chilean grape spirit from the Atacama and Coquimbo regions: distilled wine from 11 varieties, strength from 30% ABV.
- 🥃 Pisco — Grape spirit from Peru and Chile: two protected names with different rules; in Peru, 8 varieties with no water or additives.
Similar
🥃 Pisco (Peru) · 🥃 Pisco (Chile) · 🥃 Aguardente Vínica Bairrada · 🥃 Aguardente Vínica Lisboa · 🥃 Suhindol Grape Rakia (Suhindolska grozdova rakya) · 🥃 Brandy italiano
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Bolivia: Decreto Supremo Nº 3528, 11 de abril de 2018 (Art. 3: singani — legitimate and exclusive product of Bolivian agro-industrial production, distillation of natural Muscat of Alexandria wines, produced, distilled and bottled in the zones of origin)
- 27 CFR § 5.145 Brandy (USA, TTB): (a) minimum 40% ABV; (c)(7) Singani; amended by T.D. TTB-187, 88 FR 2228, 13 Jan 2023