Scotch Whisky chief raises glass to Botswana

By SCOTT REID
Published 3rd Jul 2015, 01:00 BST
SWA boss David Frost hailed the 'protected geographical status' ruling in Botswana. Picture: ContributedSWA boss David Frost hailed the 'protected geographical status' ruling in Botswana. Picture: Contributed
SWA boss David Frost hailed the 'protected geographical status' ruling in Botswana. Picture: Contributed
Scotch whisky has been given protected geographical status in Africa for the first time, industry bosses said yesterday.

David Frost, chief execuitve of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), said it was “ground-breaking” that the drink had been recognised as a “geographical indication” by Botswana.

The move means only whisky that has been made in Scotland can legally be sold as Scotch in the country.

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