List of geographical designations for spirit drinks in the European Union
The geographical designations which may be applied to
spirits are defined in Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks, which repealed the earlier Regulation (EEC) 1576/89. From June 2019, the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 have been replaced by Regulation (EU) 2019/787,
Regulation (EU) 2019/787.
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Designations marked with an asterisk may be associated with qualifying phrases: see articles for more details.
Rum
Rum is a liquor made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. The distillate, a clear liquid, is usually aged in oak barrels. Rum is produced in nearly every sugar-producing region of the world, such as the Phi ...
Whisky
Whisky or whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Various grains (which may be malted) are used for different varieties, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Whisky is typically aged in wooden c ...
Grain spirit
Wine spirit
Brandy
Grape marc spirit
Fruit spirit
Cider spirit and perry spirit
Vodka
Geist
Gentian
Juniper-flavoured spirit drinks
Akvavit/aquavit
Aniseed-flavoured spirit drinks
Flavoured vodka
Liqueur
Crème de Cassis
Sloe-aromatised spirit drink or Pacharán
Maraschino/Marrasquino/Maraskino
Nocino
Bitter-tasting spirit drinks
Fruit spirit drinks
Other spirit drinks
See also
* Protected geographical indication
Three European Union schemes of geographical indications and traditional specialties, known as protected designation of origin (PDO), protected geographical indication (PGI), and traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG), promote and protect n ...
* Traditional food
Traditional foods are foods and dishes that are passed on through generations or which have been consumed for many generations. Traditional foods and dishes are traditional in nature, and may have a historic precedent in a national dish, regio ...
References
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Intellectual property law of the European Union
Alcohol in Europe