New Zealand develops guidelines for single malt whiskey

Which you are in Japan We recently informed you about the established rules according to which Japanese whiskey can be called this way. Now she also has Distilled New Zealand spirits (DSA), New Zealand Distilleries Interests Group, a binding set of rules for New Zealand whiskey A group like The Whiskey Wash from the USA Writes.

The rules are similar in many respects to those in other countries, but differ greatly in some respects. The most important point is that for New Zealand single malt whiskeys two years of ripening time in a barrel (to a maximum of 700 liters) is sufficient, not three years, as is the case elsewhere.

Other rules worth noting One malt whiskey from New Zealand:

• A copper drip tray should be used for distillation
• If cereal other than malt is used, this should be clearly stated on the bottle (such as single malt whiskey)
• There are no additional enzymes allowed in this process
• Highest permissible alcohol resistance after distillation: 94.8% volume.
• Only E150a can be used as a dye
• 40% minimum packing force volume
• The most recent whiskey used should be used on the bottle to determine the age
• All value added from distillation to packaging must take place in New Zealand

about New Zealand whiskey (This also includes blends or pills):

• Even with mixed and blended malt, only New Zealand whiskey can be used
• Fermented sugar must be obtained from the grains, and additional enzymes are allowed in the process
• Highest permissible alcohol resistance after distillation: 94.8% volume.
• Only E150a can be used as a dye
• 40% minimum packing force volume
• The most recent whiskey used should be used on the bottle to determine the age
• All value added from distillation to packaging must take place in New Zealand

Anyone who does not adhere to the rules, for example, who uses prohibited additives such as malt extract, flavoring agents such as honey, sherry or liquid smoke in whiskey, or puts wood chips in barrels for faster ripening, loses the right to use the appellation of origin “whiskey” New Zealand “No images or symbols referring to New Zealand may be used in marketing.