AW: 40% Rule

[Bernhard Schäfer]

Look here:
The Scotch Whisky Order 1990

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1990/Uksi_19900998_en_1.htm

Minimum alcoholic strength of Scotch whisky
    4.    For the purposes of section 2(1)(b) of the Act there is hereby
specified the alcoholic strength of 40 per cent by volume (being also the
minimum alcoholic strength by volume prescribed in relation to
whisky/whiskey by Article 3(1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 laying
down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit
drinks)

Bernhard

 

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Auftrag von David Stirk
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 15. November 2006 15:54
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Betreff: 40% Rule

Hi Folks,

I can't get at my books for a while (due to a move) can anyone tell me where
it states that whisky must be 40%. Is this a UK rule? Does it only apply to
whisky being called 'Scotch Whisky'?

Many thanks,

David Stirk 

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