Hi Arthur
The SWA is a trade association and has no binding regulations on the production and labelling of Scotch Whisky. The requirements for Scotch Whisky are all set out in law, both UK law and EU law. We issue guidance on the law only.
The meaning of Single Cask should be given its common sense logical meaning which is that the spirit has only ever been matured in that one cask. Maturing the same spirit in more than one cask is no longer a single cask product and that is what the description traditionally means in the whisky trade over many years and what consumers will therefore expect. If you are aware of those who use that misleadingly we will investigate.
There is no minimum period for finishing prescribed in law but the description should only be used where there is a demonstrated organoleptic effect. The length of time will vary depending on type and size of cask. The Scotch Whisky is very responsible in this area and is subject to strict controls under its Geographical Indication verification scheme operated by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. Again, if you have identified a particular issue with a product please let us know.
If you want to look at transparency issues you would be better placed comparing the legal requirements around Scotch Whisky with non-EU spirits and then come back to me!
I hope that is helpful.
Alan
Daar zit geen woord Frans bij. Lang verhaal kort: alle prietpraat over vaten die bij elkaar worden gedonderd: het mag gewoon niet, punt. Dus ook niet na 6 maanden of 5 jaar bij elkaar te zitten. We moeten er dus vanuit gaan dat dit fabels zijn en daadwerkelijk niet gebeurd.
Finishen is dus gewoon een responsibility van de distilleries zelf. Dus ook hier: goed vertrouwen.
En met de claim onderaan zeg hij eigenlijk: Schotse whisky is vergeleken met andere spirits 1 van de meest transparante industrieën die er zijn, punt.
Tja... zeg het maar. Kwestie van geloven, of kwestie van feiten?
persoonlijk geloof ik er dan ook geen barst van.