Bottle Data Import Template

Download the CSV template below, fill in your bottle data, and send it back to us. We'll handle the import into our database. Only Name, Brand, and Category are required — fill in as much or as little as you have.

Tips for filling out the template

  • Open the CSV in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app — keep it as CSV when saving.
  • Delete the example row before submitting — it's just there to show formatting.
  • Use TRUE / FALSE (all caps) for boolean fields like Straight, Bottled in Bond, etc.
  • For multiple finish casks or blend components, separate values with a semicolon (;).
  • Leave any unknown fields blank — don't put "N/A" or "Unknown".
  • One row per SKU / bottle size variant.

Field Reference

All columns in the template explained

Expression Name
Required
name

The product / expression name (not the brand)

Example: Buffalo Trace

Brand
Required
brand

Brand name — will be matched or created in our system

Example: Buffalo Trace

Category
Required
category

One of: whiskey, wine, beer, vodka, gin, tequila, mezcal, rum, brandy, cognac, armagnac, liqueur, other

Example: whiskey

Subcategory
subcategory

More specific type, e.g. Single Malt Scotch, Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Example: Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Barcode / UPC
barcode

8–14 digit UPC or EAN barcode

Example: 0012345678901

Age Statement
age

Age statement, vintage year, or descriptor like "No Age Statement"

Example: 12 Year

ABV (%)
abv

Alcohol by volume as a number, e.g. 45 (not 45%)

Example: 45

Proof
proof

US Proof (ABV × 2). Provide either ABV or Proof — we calculate the other

Example: 90

MSRP / Price ($)
price

Suggested retail price in USD

Example: 29.99

Country
country

Country of origin

Example: USA

Region
region

Region or state of origin

Example: Kentucky

Tasting Notes / Description
description

Tasting notes, aroma and flavor profile

Example: Rich vanilla, toffee, and dried fruit

Distillation Type
distillation_type

e.g. Pot Still, Column Still, Hybrid

Example: Column Still

Release Type
release_type

e.g. Core Release, Limited Release, Single Barrel, Store Pick

Example: Core Release

Primary Cask Type
primary_cask_type

Primary maturation vessel type

Example: New American Oak

Grain Profile
advanced_grain_profile

Mash bill style, e.g. High Rye Bourbon, Wheated Bourbon

Example: Wheated Bourbon

Mash: Corn %
mash_corn

Corn percentage in mash bill (number only)

Example: 75

Mash: Rye %
mash_rye

Rye percentage in mash bill

Example: 10

Mash: Wheat %
mash_wheat

Wheat percentage in mash bill

Example: 10

Mash: Barley %
mash_barley

Malted barley percentage in mash bill

Example: 5

Straight Designation
legal_designation_straight

TRUE or FALSE — is this a "Straight" designation (e.g. Straight Bourbon)?

Example: TRUE

Bottled in Bond
legal_designation_bottled_in_bond

TRUE or FALSE — does this meet Bottled-in-Bond requirements?

Example: FALSE

Single Barrel
advanced_single_barrel

TRUE or FALSE — is this a single barrel release?

Example: FALSE

Non-Chill Filtered
non_chill_filtered

TRUE or FALSE

Example: TRUE

Natural Color
natural_color

TRUE or FALSE — no artificial coloring added

Example: TRUE

Is Finished
advanced_is_finished

TRUE or FALSE — does this have a secondary cask finish?

Example: FALSE

Finish Cask(s)
advanced_finish

If finished, list finish cask types separated by semicolons

Example: Port; Sherry

Oak Treatment
advanced_oak_treatment

Char level or oak treatment description

Example: Heavy Char #4

Blend Components
blend_components

For blended products, list components separated by semicolons

Example: 12 Year Bourbon; 8 Year Rye

Bottle Size (ml)
size_ml

Volume in milliliters, e.g. 750, 375, 1000, 1750

Example: 750

Image URL
image_url

Direct URL to a bottle image (HTTPS)

Example: https://...

Questions? Contact us and we'll help you get your data in.

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