What liquors may be classed as wine or malt

(1) No liquor containing more than forty-two per centum of proof spirit as verified by Sykes’ hydrometer, or as certified by the Government Analyst, shall be deemed wine, and no liquor containing more than twenty per centum of proof spirit as verified by Sykes’ hydrometer, or as certified by the Government Analyst, shall be deemed malt liquor. (2) All liquor with the exception of medicinal spirits admitted as such by the Comptroller, containing more than forty-two per centum of proof spirit verified or certified as aforesaid and all liquor other than wine containing more than twenty per centum of proof spirit verified shall be deemed (3) In any case where, by reason of the presence of colouring, sweetening, or other matter, the true strength of any liquor cannot be immediately ascertained by Syke’s hydrometer, a sample of such liquor may be distilled or treated by such other process as the Comptroller may direct, so that the true strength of the liquor may be ascertained by Sykes’ hydrometer.