The UK government's consideration to allow English whisky makers to use the term 'single malt' has drawn sharp criticism from Scottish distilleries and politicians. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) contends this change would diminish the value of single malts, as the proposed rules would ease production standards, separating mashing and fermentation from distillation. The SWA argues this proposal threatens the cultural significance and integrity that defines Scotch whisky. Meanwhile, the English Whisky Guild acknowledges the importance of provenance and insists their local partnerships enhance whisky quality.
The SWA argues that enabling English whisky makers to label their spirit as 'single malt' compromises the integrity and reputation of Scotch whisky.
According to SWA's Graham Littlejohn, the English method simplifies the production process and diminishes the geographical and cultural significance of Scotch.
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