(a) As used in this title, “infusion” or “infused product” means any product created from the combining or mixing of an alcoholic beverage with nonalcoholic products or material over a sustained period of time, and at the time of the combination or mixing, the combination or mixture is not intended for immediate consumption.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 57-4-108

  • beverage: means and includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, and every liquid containing alcohol, spirits, wine and capable of being consumed by a human being, other than patented medicine or beer as defined in §. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102
  • Commission: means the alcoholic beverage commission, created pursuant to chapter 1 of this title. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102
  • infused product: means any product created from the combining or mixing of an alcoholic beverage with nonalcoholic products or material over a sustained period of time, and at the time of the combination or mixing, the combination or mixture is not intended for immediate consumption. See Tennessee Code 57-4-108
  • Licensee: means any person to whom such license has been issued pursuant to this chapter. See Tennessee Code 57-3-101
  • Wholesaler: means any person who sells at wholesale any beverage for the sale of which a license is required under this chapter. See Tennessee Code 57-3-101
  • Wine: means the product of the normal alcoholic fermentation of the juice of fresh, sound, ripe grapes, with the usual cellar treatment and necessary additions to correct defects due to climatic, saccharine and seasonal conditions, including champagne, sparkling and fortified wine of an alcoholic content not to exceed twenty-one percent (21%) by volume. See Tennessee Code 57-4-102
(b)

(1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, an establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption pursuant to this part may produce, store and sell infusions pursuant to this section.
(2) The commission may promulgate rules and regulations regarding the production, storage, and sale of infusions by any licensee in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(c) All alcoholic beverages used in the production of an infusion must be purchased from a licensed wholesaler.
(d) A batch of infused product shall not:

(1) Contain any added stimulant, drug, or illegal substance; provided, that “added stimulant”:

(A) Means any stimulant used in the production of the infusion that is not naturally contained in any food product or beverage used in the production of the infusion; and
(B) Includes, but is not limited to, caffeine, guarana, ginseng, and taurine and any product or beverage which includes stimulants that are not naturally included in the product or beverage, including, but not limited to, energy drinks;
(2) Be removed or transported from the licensed premises; or
(3) Be infused in, stored in, or dispensed from an original package of liquor or wine, or a container bearing an alcoholic beverage name brand.
(e) A batch of infused product shall be labeled with a list of each ingredient contained in the infusion.
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