date:Jul 14, 2012
warding the retailer NZ$3,120 in costs.
Walden said in her decision that the adoption of a Scottish name for an alcoholic beverage would not be enough to mislead consumers, she said. She also remarked that while MacGowan could be a Scottish or Irish surname, it was not indicative of national identity, as there were many Kiwis with Scottish or Irish surnames. As such, the name likely referred to a person, not country, she said.
The fact that Scotch whisky always appears with the whisky brand na