List of geographical designations for spirit drinks in the European Union
NB! This article has an historical value only as since January 2008 there has been effected a new regulation EC 110/2008
The geographical designations which may be applied to spirits are defined in the "Regulation laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks" (No 1576/89), as amended by the two Acts of Accession which have enlarged the European Union since 1989.
Designations marked with an asterisk may be associated with qualifying phrases: see articles for more details.
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