BOPI 01IG/2022 DEMANDE D’ENREGISTREMENT D’INDICATIONS GEOGRAPHIQUES 11 (2) 6202100001 (3) 21/05/2021 (4) Name: Irish Whiskey / lrish Whisky / Uisce Beatha Eireannach. Category of spirit drink: Whisky / Whiskey (Category 2 in Annex Il to Regulation (EC) No 110/2008). Description of the spirit drink including principal physical, chemical and organoleptic characteristics of the product : Principal Physical Characteristics: Product description "Irish Whiskey / lrish Whisky / Uisce Beatha Eireannach ", having been distilled since the 6th century, is one of the oldest spirit drinks in Europe. The spirit ranges in colour from pale gold to dark amber. The product is distilled from a mash of malted cereals, with or without whole grains of other cereals. The general classification "Irish Whiskey / lrish Whisky / Uisce Beatha Eireannach " also contains three varieties, "Pot Still Irish Whiskey", "Malt Irish Whiskey" and "Grain Irish Whiskey". These varieties can also be called "Irish Pot Still Whiskey", "Irish Malt Whiskey" and "Irish Grain Whiskey". The above varieties can also be combined to form a "Blended Irish Whiskey / lrish Blended Whiskey". "Irish Whiskey / Uisce Beatha Eireannach / lrish Whisky" is a spirit distilled on the Island of lreland, including Northern lreland, from a mash of malted cereals with or without whole grains of other cereals and which has been: a- saccharified by the diastase of malt contained therein, with or without other natural enzymes; b- fermented by the action of yeast; c- distilled at an alcoholic strength of less than 94.8% by volume in such a way that the distillate has an aroma and taste derived from the materials used; d- subject to the maturation of the final distillate for at least three years in wooden casks, such as oak, not exceeding 700 litres capacity. The distillate, to which only water and plain caramel colouring may be added, retains its colour, aroma and taste derived from the production process referred to in points(a) to (d). Characteristics of Irish Whiskey compared to other whiskies The common character of all whiskies is the distillation from cereals in a way which retains the aroma and flavour derived from the raw materials together with years of maturation in wooden casks which add complexity. The following factors have a significant effect on the quality and characteristics of Irish Whiskey and distinguish it from other whiskeys. The practice of using both unmalted and malted barley to produce pot still Irish Whiskey is unique from other whiskies. The unmalted barley is an essential ingredient as it gives both a distinctive spicy flavour to the whiskey and influences the texture by giving the whiskey a distinct creamy mouth-feel. The practice of using 100% malted barley to produce malt Irish Whiskey gives Irish Whiskey its distinctive fruity, floral and malty character. Both malt Irish Whiskey and pot still Irish Whiskey are produced in copper pot stills which results in a more fuller flavoured spirit in comparison to spirits distilled through the alternative column stills. The size and shape of these copper pot stills is unique to each distiller in lreland. The spirit obtained from each still shape will have subtle differences whilst still retaining the overall Irish Whiskey character. The traditional practice is to triple distil Irish Whiskey. Triple distillation produces a lighter and smoother spirit. The majority of Scottish and American distilleries double distil their spirit. Wooden casks can be used for the maturation of Irish Whiskey whereas Scotch Whisky must be matured in oak casks. New casks as well as casks which may have been previously used to store other alcoholic beverages, for example Madeira, Sherry, Port or Bourbon can be used as part of the maturation process. The use of seasoned casks means that the spirit is not overpowered by excessive wood extracts and tannins. Bourbon and Tennessee whiskeys from American must be matured in charred new oak casks. There are currently 16 whiskey distilleries on the island of lreland with many different brands being marketed by each distillery, each with their own character. Ali of these Irish Whiskey brands whether malt, pot still, grain or a blend of different whiskies share the characteristics of Irish Whiskey, which sets them apart from whiskey produced in other countries. For the effect of the geographical environment and natural factors on the character and quality of Irish Whiskey, please see "link with geographical environment or the geographical origin" section below. For the effect of the stills and expertise of the maltster, distiller, stillman and blender on the character and quality of Irish Whiskey, please see "link with geographical environment or the geographical origin" section below. Classifications of "Irish Whiskey/ lrish Whisky / Uisce Beatha Eireannach ": The name "Irish Whiskey/ lrish Whisky / Uisce Beatha Eireannach " applies to spirits distilled and matured in lreland including Northern lreland and which complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 and the requirements of the Irish Whiskey Act 1980 and its amendments. Adherence to these stipulations enables such spirits to comply with the requisite category whisky/whiskey, i.e. Product Category 2 Annex Il of the Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 and merit the Geographic lndicator: "lrish Whiskey/ lrish Whisky / Uisce Beatha Eireannach " as outlined in Annex Ill of the Regulation EC) No 110/2008. The general classification "Irish Whiskey / lrish Whisky / Uisce Beatha Eireannach " aise contains the following three varieties, each with their own specific technical specifications, namely "Pot Still Irish Whiskey / lrish Pot Still Whiskey", "Malt Irish Whiskey / lrish Malt Whiskey" and "Grain Irish Whiskey / lrish Grain Whiskey". Where the variety name is used to describe an "Irish Whiskey / Irish Whisky / Uisce Beatha Eireannach " then the production method for this whiskey must strictly adhere to the technical specification defined for that whiskey. The production processes for each of the varieties are given in Section 4 and use of the varietal labelling
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