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Definition: spirits
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Cereal spirit, cereal brandy:
1 A cereal spirit drink is a spirit drink obtained exclusively by distilling a fermented cereal mash, with organoleptic properties derived from the raw materials used.
2 Grain spirit is a grain spirit obtained by distilling fermented grain mash at less than 95% volume, with organoleptic properties derived from the raw materials used.
Juniper spirit drink, gin:
1 Juniper spirit drink is a spirit drink obtained by flavouring ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin, cereal spirit or cereal distillate with juniper berries (Juniperus communis).
2 Other natural or nature-identical flavourings, flavouring preparations or aromatic plants may be used as a supplement. The organoleptic properties of juniper must be perceptible.
3 Gin is a juniper-flavoured spirit drink obtained by flavouring ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin, having the appropriate organoleptic properties, with natural flavourings, flavourings identical to natural flavourings or flavouring preparations. The taste of juniper must be predominant.
4 Distilled gin (e.g. "London Gin") is a juniper-flavoured spirit drink obtained exclusively by redistilling ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin of appropriate quality with the desired organoleptic properties in the presence of juniper berries and other natural botanicals.
5 Distilled gin must meet the following minimum requirements:
a. the product used for distillation must initially have an alcohol content of at least 96% by volume;
b. after redistillation, the taste of juniper must remain predominant;
c. natural flavourings, flavourings identical to natural flavourings or flavouring preparations may also be used as a supplement for flavouring.
2 Other natural or nature-identical flavourings, flavouring preparations or aromatic plants may be used as a supplement. The organoleptic properties of juniper must be perceptible.
3 Gin is a juniper-flavoured spirit drink obtained by flavouring ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin, having the appropriate organoleptic properties, with natural flavourings, flavourings identical to natural flavourings or flavouring preparations. The taste of juniper must be predominant.
4 Distilled gin (e.g. "London Gin") is a juniper-flavoured spirit drink obtained exclusively by redistilling ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin of appropriate quality with the desired organoleptic properties in the presence of juniper berries and other natural botanicals.
5 Distilled gin must meet the following minimum requirements:
a. the product used for distillation must initially have an alcohol content of at least 96% by volume;
b. after redistillation, the taste of juniper must remain predominant;
c. natural flavourings, flavourings identical to natural flavourings or flavouring preparations may also be used as a supplement for flavouring.
Fruit spirit drink:
1 Fruit spirit drinks are obtained by macerating fruit in ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin, distillate of agricultural origin or brandy.
2 Maceration must be carried out using at least 5 kg of fruit per 20 litres of pure alcohol.
3 Flavouring may be supplemented with natural flavourings or flavourings identical to natural flavourings, other than those derived from the fruit used. However, the characteristic taste and colour of the spirit drink must come exclusively from the fruit used.
The Federal Alcohol Board (RFA) is responsible for enforcing alcohol legislation. All spirits, in particular brandies, aperitifs, etc., as well as ethanol (high-proof alcohol) for industrial use, fall under this legislation. However, traditional fermented beverages such as beer, wine and cider are not subject to alcohol legislation. See its website at the link below.