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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Alasdair Ferguson

Scotch whisky protected by Argentina marks first anniversary of historic agreement

Stock image of bottles of Scotch whisky on display (Image: Logan Weaver on Unsplash)

THE first anniversary of Scotch whisky becoming the first-ever international product to be protected with special Geographical Indication (GI) status in Argentina has been celebrated.

In the South American nation, GI status is a legal label and a mark of quality or reputation which is closely tied to a geographic area and means that Scotch whisky products in Argentina must meet strict production standards.

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