37. Sloe gin

Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 · European Union

Sloe gin is a liqueur produced by maceration of sloes in gin with the possible addition of sloe juice. The minimum alcoholic strength by volume of sloe gin shall be 25 %. Only natural flavouring substances and preparations as defined in Article 1(2)(b)(i) and Article 1(2)(c) of Directive 88/388/EEC may be used in the preparation of sloe gin. The sales denomination may be supplemented by the term ‘liqueur’.

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