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Quaich1 Master Of Malts


Joined: 21 Apr 2012 Posts: 5749 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:35 pm Post subject: Scotch whisky gets special protection in Burma |
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"THE Burmese authorities have granted special protection to Scotch whisky in a bid to protect Scotland's national drink against fakes in the growing market".
Full article available at:
http://www.scotsman.com/news/scotland/top-stories/scotch-whisky-gets-special-protection-in-burma-1-3474620 _________________ "Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
W.C. Fields (1880-1946) |
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Mark Master Of Malts

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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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| The SWA are constantly in court around the world protecting Scotch whisky and do a very good job. |
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Brummie Master Of Malts

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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:10 am Post subject: |
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| 65% jump in sales in Burma last year is a lot so it is important that the industry gets this protection in place in a market which is now opening up and will be a target for fakers. |
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