Guidance

Protected spirit drinks names: applications

List of applications to protect the geographical name of a spirit drink in Great Britain.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
26 August 2021
Last updated
23 February 2022 — See all updates

Applications are listed by product type. Products that are eligible will be published for consultation. Registered spirit drinks are designated a Geographical Indication (GI).

Class 2: Whisky or Whiskey

Product name Product class and number Date of submission Country of origin Designation applied for Published for comment
English Whisky 2.0 Whisky or Whiskey 11 February 2022 UK GI No
Single Malt Welsh Whisky 2.0 Whisky or Whiskey 13 August 2021 UK GI No

Class 10: Cider spirit, perry spirit and cider and perry spirit

Product name Product class and number Date of submission Country of origin Designation applied for Published for comment
Cornish Cyder Brandy 10 Cider spirit, perry spirit and cider and perry spirit 11 October 2021 UK GI No
Published 26 August 2021
Last updated 23 February 2022 + show all updates

  1. Added English Whisky to list under 'Class 2: Whisky or Whiskey'.

  2. Added Cornish Cyder Brandy as a new GI application.

  3. First published.