# The Scotch Whisky Order 1990, Article 4: Minimum alcoholic strength of Scotch whisky


For the purposes of section 2(1)(b) of the Act there is hereby specified the alcoholic strength of 40 per cent by volume (being also the minimum alcoholic strength by volume prescribed in relation to whisky/whiskey by Article 3(1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks)..

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/998/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scotch-whisky-order-1990/article-4
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