When is a Cornish pasty not a Cornish pasty? The answer is… when it’s produced outside of Cornwall. It’s just one of 88 British food and drink products that have been granted geographical protected status – meaning they must have been made in a specific area, sometimes using a particular, often traditional, method. On the other hand, Lincolnshire sausages and Cheddar cheese, voted the nation’s favourite, don’t have such legal protection, and can come from anywhere. So, what other popular British classics have protected status? Here are a few…
Irish Whiskey
It’s said that the ‘e’ was added to the spelling of ‘whisky’ to distinguish the Irish drink from its rivals. Whatever the truth, Irish whiskey is one of the oldest spirit drinks in Europe, having been made since the 6th century. Irish whiskies are limited to whiskey produced on the island of Ireland, one of the most famous distilleries being Bushmills in County Antrim.
Jersey Royal Potatoes
Outside Jersey, mainland Britain is the only place where you can buy these delicious new potatoes. They were discovered back in 1878 by a Jersey farmer when he bought two potatoes on display in his local store. Now, the month of May sees production reach its peak, when up to 1,500 tonnes are exported from the island every day.
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