Liquor, Wine Bottles May Soon List Carbs and Calories

New Ruling by the Treasury Department's Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
April 10, 2004
Washington (AP) -- Consumers counting carbohydrates and calories soon may see that information on the labels of their favorite rum, scotch and other liquors.

While it's up to the individual company to decide whether to provide such information, Peter Cressy, president of the Distilled Spirits Council, said Friday that he expects consumers to start seeing labels containing the information on some liquor products within a couple of months.

A ruling by the Treasury Department's Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau on Thursday made clear that liquor and wine companies can provide carb and calorie information on their labels and advertising, just as some beer companies now do.

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