Spirits Act, 1880

Reducing spirits in warehouse

67. (1.) A distiller may, in an Excise warehouse specially approved for the purpose, and in accordance with the prescribed regulations, reduce with water any plain spirits of a strength not less than forty-three per centum over proof to any strength at which spirits may be removed from a distiller's spirit store.

(2.) The water used for this purpose must be supplied only through a service pipe and meter constructed, laid down, and fixed to the satisfaction of the Commissioners.

(3.) An allowance not exceeding one per centum shall be made on any deficiency occurring during the reduction.