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English geographical bid for ‘single malt’ whisky status - and why it could ‘undermine’ Scotch
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Scotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal
Plans to allow English whisky makers to use the term "single malt" have led to a backlash by Scottish distilleries and politicians. Under proposals being considered by the UK government, "single malt English whisky" could be used for the spirit made by a single distillery in England.
Scotch whisky producers’ fury at English single malt status
The row centres on geographical indication status and is a way of protecting a product’s name and quality based on its place of origin
Plans to 'legally define' English whisky would 'sabotage' Scotch single malt whisky's reputation
“It would be very damaging for the reputation of single malt whisky from the UK, and by extension single malt Scotch whisky, if English whiskies were allowed to describe spirit as ‘single malt’ despite being produced in a different manner to the established process and long-standing traditions of the Scotch whisky industry.”
Plans to allow English single malt whisky branded ‘sabotage’ by Scots
Scotch requires the malt grains to be mashed, fermented and distilled all at the same site in order for the drink to qualify for the classification. However, the English application only requires the whisky to be distilled at one site to receive “single malt” grade.
Scots distilleries to 'robustly defend' Single Malt against English Whisky
The English Whisky Guild (EWG) has applied for Geographical Indication (GI) protection status to the UK Government. The protective status would give single malt English Whisky protection from “misuse or imitation”. It can apply to agricultural products, spirits, beer, wines, and other food and drink.
Scottish Distilleries Oppose UK Government’s Proposal for English ‘Single Malt’ Labelling
Scottish whisky makers oppose UK plans allowing English distilleries to label whisky as "single malt," fearing damage to Scotch whisky's reputation.
English malt plans could be ‘devastating’ for Scotch whisky
Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is considering applying for protected geographic status
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