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Scotch Whisky Review Tm Tm SCOTCH WHISKY REVIEW TM TM EDITION 8 AUTMN 1997 A LOAD OF (Ferin)TOSH There is a huge discussion within (and without) the industry about the role of independent bottlings. The matter has recently been in the courts at home and as I write, action is starting in the US. Thankfully, no-one with any influence wants to see the these bottlers removed from the trade but some would have them bound by trade mark considera- tions and with some good argument. In a surprise telephone call, one senior member of the Scotch Whisky Industry asked me if I shared his irritation re- garding a new release of five single malts from Invergordon Distillers. Each a re- gional representitive, three are named after long-gone distilleries; Kincaple, SWAN-UPPING SEASON SUCCESSFUL! Glenluig and Ferintosh—the most his- torical of all Scotch Whisky’s heritage. Speyside’s biggest pots were refurbished during this summer’s silent season. A My caller proposed that where the new swan neck for a wash-still, a new condenser and a still house roof were in- appelation ‘single’ is employed the dis- stalled at Glenfarclas. Stills last about 15-20 years producing about 15 million litres of Glenfarclas in that time. See p8 for a bonzer deal on the 15 & 30yo. tillery of origin should be declared as well as the bottler responsible. As Loch Fyne Whiskies only stocks malts with HOORAY! GLEN GARIOCH: LOWLAND REVIVAL LIKELY the distillery of origin clearly defined our The future of two closed Lowland dis- policy should be clear but I thought it BACK FROM EXTINCTION tilleries looks brighter—thanks to the strange that a major producer with sev- Just in time for its 200th anniversary potential of tourism. eral distilleries under his control should in November 1997, Glen Garioch Dis- Bladnoch will produce ‘tiny’ quantities want to see what is effectively his name tillery has been revived from what was under the new owner with the assistance on an independent bottling over which previously described as ‘permanent’ clo- of United Distillers, who still own the he has no quality control. sure in 1995 after owners Morrison Bladnoch brand. Such quantities will be What do you, the consumer, think? Bowmore Distillers had failed to find a economically viable due to visitor re- This led me to thoughts about the buyer (see SWR4). ceipts and will be sufficient to satisfy the Invergordon five pseudo or bogus whis- After considerable expenditure on the demand as a single malt. See Charlie kies. Apart from the three ancient dis- refurbishment of distilling equipment MacLean’s Diary on page 12. tilleries mentioned, the other two have full production restarted in August. A proposal to revive Rosebank Distill- suitably established names; ‘Craignure’ Morrison’s have recognised that the in- ery is part of a £70m project to restore is the Island representative (Inver- terest in single malts and the desire of the Forth-Clyde canal linking Glasgow gordon own Jura, at Craighouse) and consumers to sample a wide variety of & Edinburgh. “If I have my way, it will ‘Druichan’ from Isaly (presumably per- whiskies make the proposition of pro- happen,” Dr Alan Rutherford, UD’s taining to Bruichladdich, Druich/Bruich duction worthwhile. In 1994/5 the com- Head of Production told LFW. “There is geddit?). pany became wholly owned by Suntory much to be finalised with the British Wa- Invergordon was taken over by Jim of Japan and it was shortly afterwards terways Board concerning land, access, Beam in 1993 in a very hostile battle. that the closure was announced after a planning and finance but all the parties On acquiring the four malt distilleries long period of mothballing. Now it ap- concerned are keen. There is a determi- Beam closed three immediately includ- pears that same overseas investment nation that limited distilling, supported ing the supreme Bruichladdich. has revived the distillery. by a visitor attraction, will happen.” Seems they want the heritage but not See page 8 for a deal on the ‘caber-tosser’ Dr Rutherford announced the closure of the responsibilities. malt, ‘black’ Glen Garioch 29yo. both distilleries in 1993. SCOTCH WHISKY REVIEW — LOCH FYNE WHISKIES, INVERARAY, ARGYLL, PA32 8UD PAGE 1 countries there is a large international LFW: Do you do this all alone? THE LOBBYIST dimension to our work. We liaise very closely with spirit produc- Our top priority is the protection of ers from Europe, America and Canada Scotch Whisky, its geographical origin and, to a lesser extent, with other wine and name. Anywhere in the world you & spirit products with geographical ori- will find products which are packaged gins. Because Scotch is the major traded to look like Scotch but which are not. If spirit both in terms of value and number we became like “cheddar” cheese and you of countries exported to, we are either could make “Scotch” anywhere the in- in the lead or well to the front. dustry would be in very real difficulties. LFW: Where next? We use the laws of the countries to pro- Taiwan has been giving us all consider- tect what are in fact our intellectual able concern, but now the Taiwan gov- property rights. ernment has agreed to change the tax LFW: Is that a legal or a political regime so all spirits are taxed at the battle? same rate and will introduce product In countries that have laws on intellec- definitions for the protection of geo- tual property rights we use the laws of graphical origin. They are aiming for that country. In countries that haven’t implementation of these laws by July adopted laws about geographical origins next year but I shall only relax when it or type definition for product, we try to is a done deal. get them to establish the law and then India introduced a ban about 30 years we go after infringers using that law. ago on a large range of goods, including We have a powerful legal department in Scotch, under provision for a country to Hugh Morrison is a crucial member house but when we are pursuing cases ban or restrict imports in order to pro- of the Scotch Whisky Industry. around the world we need local agents tect its balance of payments. India per- and lawyers. suaded GATT that it needed this kind LFW: What is your job? Major recent successes are that now the of protection. Since then it has developed I am Director General of the Scotch US recognises the EU definition of massively and now the WTO (GATT’s Whisky Association and have been for Scotch Whisky, in return the European successor) has told India that this kind four years. Prior to that I was a civil Union recognises the American defini- of protection is no longer justified and servant with the Scottish Office work- tion of Bourbon. As of last year the Aus- they must liberalise. ing in international trade, inward in- tralians have adopted the minimum One Indian official told me there is as vestment, economic development and re- European strength for whisky of 40%. much ‘Scotch’ consumed in India as is gional policy—all highly relevant to my Our principal political work is in trying produced in Scotland! That illustrates current position with the SWA. This to reduce trade barriers. In about 140 the other problem—there is a lot of coun- background is useful given that much countries that we export to there are terfeiting. Scotch is regarded by Indian of my work involves discussion with gov- restrictions of one kind or another rang- consumers as the pinnacle of status, and ernments and officials. ing from tax discrimination to labelling India is a massive spirits market with LFW: Tell us about the Association. regulations that only apply to Scotch, great potential. The Association was formed in 1917 as such as health warnings or strip stamps After India, China and Eastern Europe The Whisky Association based in Lon- which enable customs to hold things up are next on our list. China is an appli- don with branches in Scotland and Ire- on the quayside. Some countries have cant for membership of the WTO and we land. In 1943 it became the Scotch substantial tariff discrimination or mo- are arguing with the EU that China Whisky Association. nopolies which can restrict circulation must liberalise its spirits market as a The SWA is the trade association which of a product. It is constraints such as condition of entry. It is potentially a represents 95% of Scotch Whisky pro- these that we go for. massive market, and I’ve recently been ducers, wholesalers and brokers. We LFW: Is tax the main issue? in China talking to officials about the have 66 members, representing 26 cor- Yes. Last year we finally won success in requirements for liberalisation. In East- porate entities. Japan, where the tax rate on the local ern Europe those applicants for mem- A levy is raised from members, calcu- product shochu was seven times less bership of the European Union will have lated according to size and turnover so than the rate on Scotch whisky. This was to liberalise their spirits markets in or- the big boys pay more than the small. quite clearly contrary to world trade der to join. We have a Council with 18 members. At rules and we had the World Trade Or- LFW; You must be very pleased. the AGM it is one member one vote but ganisation set up a panel which insisted We have been making good progress on I’ve never seen a vote required. that Japan harmonise its tax on all spir- discrimination within spirits but there I have a staff of 36 in Edinburgh and 2 its.
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