Spirits Act, 1880

Allowance upon deficiency in vatting, blending, or racking.

66. (1.) In any warehouse the duty shall be paid on any deficiency exceeding the amount which can be accounted for by natural waste or other legitimate cause before racking, and also on any deficiency exceeding one per centum which occurs during the operation.

(2.) If, after duty has been paid on any spirits, a portion thereof is racked or drawn off from the cask, no further abatement or allowance for deficiency shall be made in respect thereof whilst they remain in warehouse.