Barbados GI: Heritage matters
Geographical Indicators (GIs) are a hot topic in the global spirits industry, particularly in the Caribbean. Shay Waterworth investigates.
When Stephen Davies arrived at Penderyn in 2004, the Welsh whisky industry had lain dormant for almost a century. Nowadays it’s an established category with a growing reputation for quality.
Tequila regulatory body stresses the importance of respecting Geographical Indications of origin
Picture this scenario: a world-famous alcoholic drinks brand launches what it calls a “Tequila-flavoured” product, with the aim of persuading consumers that they are enjoying a drink with the purest expression of the country of Mexico.
Tequila gets European GI approval
The European Commission has approved the addition of Tequila into the EU register of geographical indications.
SWA calls for criminal sanctions on Chinese 'scotch' fakers
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called for further sanctions on producers and distributors of imitation scotch in China.
Scotch whisky gets protection in Vietnam
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has gained a geographical indication of origin for scotch whisky in Vietnam.
Panama grants scotch whisky GI
Scotch whisky has been granted geographical indication of origin (GI) in Panama.
China: Scotch whisky gets geographical protection
China - an important market for scotch whisky – has announced that it will recognise and protect ‘scotch whisky’ as a Geographical Indication (GI).
Napa Valley enjoys protection in India
The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has announced that the ‘Napa Valley’ name has been granted Geographic Indication Status (GI) in India.
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