Public consultation for Irish whiskey specification to be launched

The Department of Agriculture has announced a public consultation for the product specification for Irish Whiskey will open on June 26

Irish whiskey's special importance is recognised by its status as a geographical indication, which protects products that possess a specific quality, reputation, or other characteristic attributed to a specific geographical area.

The launch of a public consultation on reviewing the Irish whiskey product specification has been announced.

Irish whiskey is an important product for the island of Ireland. Its special importance is recognised by its status as a geographical indication, which protects products that possess a specific quality, reputation, or other characteristic attributed to a specific geographical area where at least one stage of production, processing or preparation takes place.