TOKYO -- Japan's alcohol industry in April will implement a new set of definitions for Japanese whisky as it endeavors to keep foreign-made spirits from being branded as Japanese, a trend that has set off alarms at the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association.
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Japanese whisky to be redefined in April to protect brand
As fake labels set off alarm bells, domestic industry sets parameters
Compared to Scotch and Canadian whisky as well as American and Irish whiskey, Japanese whisky has lacked clear definitions on country of origin, years of production and aging, and alcohol content. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
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