American Single Malt Whiskey Nearing Legit Status

The developing American single malt whiskey category is one of the most exciting areas of craft spirits right now. It's gotten a lot of attention lately, but it was pioneered in the '90s by Clear Creek Distillery and shortly thereafter by the likes of St. George Distillery and Stranahan's. Today there are about 100 distilleries making American single malt whiskey in the US.The category has thus far operated on an honor system, but as it gains momentum a group of