It is going to be protected below the UK Geographical Indication (UKGI), which was created after Brexit and protects meals or drink which is tied to a geographical location or made utilizing conventional strategies. The UKGI will defend the identify, traits and authenticity of the whiskey.
The product could have the identical protections as merchandise akin to Gower Salt Marsh Lamb and Welsh Leeks, and can be part of the ranks of different British favourites akin to Scotch Whisky, Cornish Clotted Cream and Melton Mowbray Pork Pies.
In addition to offering customers with assurance that the product comes from Wales, it would additionally defend producers from the specter of imitator merchandise encroaching on their gross sales.
The protections have been introduced on the Royal Welsh Present, which showcases Welsh agriculture, by Therese Coffey, Secretary of State for Atmosphere, Meals and Rural Affairs.
“Single Malt Welsh Whisky is extensively acclaimed for its lightness of character and I’m happy to announce it is going to be the primary protected spirit below our UKGI scheme on the Royal Welsh Present,” stated Coffey
“It reveals how the UK authorities is able to get behind the perfect of British foods and drinks from throughout the nation – to spice up gross sales at residence and overseas, create jobs and develop our economic system.“
“Wales has a rising repute for producing prime quality foods and drinks and I’m delighted that Welsh whisky has now been recognised as deserving of this particular standing,” added Welsh Secretary David TC Davies.
“UK GI standing is de facto vital for distillers and helps them market this implausible product around the globe, and customers know they’re shopping for a singular product solely made and bottled in Wales. All of this helps the trade to develop, supporting jobs and driving prosperity.”
Welsh whiskey
Single Malt Welsh Whiskey, which has been produced since 1887, is created from malted barley and water, that are each of 100% Welsh origin. Now, solely whiskies made like this may be referred to as Single Malt Welsh Whiskey. Actually, each step within the manufacturing course of should happen in Wales for the whiskey to be worthy of the identify Welsh.
The product is just registered at 4 distillers throughout Wales, however between them, they export to greater than 45 nations around the globe, together with France, Germany, the US and China. Most distilleries have their very own nicely or borehole, by means of which they’ll entry Welsh water.
The temperate and damp local weather of Wales additionally helps the manufacturing course of, permitting for a good charge of maturation that contributes to the whiskey’s distinctive flavour.
Stephen Davies, CEO of Penderyn Whiskey (one in every of Wales’ main manufacturers), stated “the achievement of UKGI standing for Single Malt Welsh Whisky is a major milestone for Penderyn as a producer but in addition for the broader Welsh whisky trade.
“It assists in protected guarding each the standard of the product and in addition its supply of origin. It’s an thrilling step ahead and one which places concentrate on an trade that has been rising steadily over the past 20 years.”
