A cross border whisky war has erupted after plans to give the English take on the spirit special status sparked claims of sabotage.
A cross-border whisky dispute has emerged as the English Whisky Guild seeks geographical indication (GI) status for English whisky, sparking opposition from the Scotch Whisky Association. Scottish producers argue the move would devalue the tradition and reputation of Scotch single malt, as the proposed English method differs from established Scotch production. The UK government is considering the proposal, with a public consultation ongoing. This highlights the importance of GI status in protecting regional product authenticity.
