A proprietor who processes, mixes, or blends spirits in the processing account must maintain “dump/batch” records setting forth detailed information regarding the processing of the spirits. The dump/batch records must contain each of the following items of information that applies to the processing in question:
(a)
Serial number of the record or batch number;
(b)
Name and distilled spirits plant number of the producer;
(c)
Kind and age of the spirits used, together with a notation, if applicable, that the spirits—
(1)
Were treated with oak chips;
(2)
Contain added caramel;
(4)
Are from Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands;
(d)
Serial number of the tank or container to which ingredients are added for use;
(e)
Serial or identification number of the tank or container from which spirits are removed;
(f)
Quantity by ingredient of other alcoholic ingredients used, showing wine in wine gallons, the percentage of alcohol by volume and proof, and alcoholic flavoring materials in proof gallons;
(g)
Serial number of the source transaction record (for example, the record for spirits previously dumped);
(h)
Date of each transaction;
(i)
Quantity, by ingredient (other than water), of nonalcoholic ingredients used;
(k)
Quantity of ingredients used in the batch that have been previously dumped, reported on dump records, and held in tanks or containers;
(l)
Total quantity in proof gallons of all alcoholic ingredients used;
(m)
Identification of each record to which spirits are transferred;
(n)
Quantity of each lot transferred;
(o)
Date of each transfer;
(p)
Total quantity in proof gallons of the product transferred;
(q)
Batch gain or loss; and
(r)
For each batch to be tax determined in accordance with § 19.247, the effective tax rate.
Code of Federal Regulations
(
26 U.S.C. 5207
)