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:
Serial number of the record or batch number;
Name and distilled spirits plant number of the producer;
Kind and age of the spirits used, together with a notation, if applicable, that the spirits—
Were treated with oak chips;
Contain added caramel;
Were imported; or
Are from Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands;
Serial number of the tank or container to which ingredients are added for use;
Serial or identification number of the tank or container from which spirits are removed;
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;
Serial number of the source transaction record (for example, the record for spirits previously dumped);
Date of each transaction;
Quantity, by ingredient (other than water), of nonalcoholic ingredients used;
Formula number;
Quantity of ingredients used in the batch that have been previously dumped, reported on dump records, and held in tanks or containers;
Total quantity in proof gallons of all alcoholic ingredients used;
Identification of each record to which spirits are transferred;
Quantity of each lot transferred;
Date of each transfer;
Total quantity in proof gallons of the product transferred;
Batch gain or loss; and
For each batch to be tax determined in accordance with § 19.247, the effective tax rate.