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
15 August 2023 — 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

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

Class 22: London gin

Product name Product class and number Date of submission Country of origin Designation applied for Published for comment
Dovey Native Botanical Gin 22 London gin 19 May 2022 UK GI No
Published 26 August 2021
Last updated 15 August 2023 + show all updates

  1. Removed Single Malt Welsh Whisky from Class 2 applications. Product is now registered.

  2. Removed link to the Single Malt Welsh Whisky opportunity to object because the opportunity to object has closed.

  3. Single Malt Welsh Whisky application has been published for comment.

  4. Added Dovey Native Botanical Gin as a new GI application.

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

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

  7. First published.

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