Hand-Sanitiser Portal

A portal to help Scotch Whisky producers connect with related industry suppliers to provide high-strength alcohol and/or produce hand-sanitiser to help combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus

The latest updates from the Scotch Whisky industry on the current coronavirus outbreak, including information on distillery visitor centre closures and our hand-sanitiser portal

28 May 2020

Scotch Whisky Industry Continues to Make Progress Towards a Low-Carbon Economy

07 May 2020

SWA Calls for Tariff Elimination as US-UK Free Trade Talks Begin

28 April 2020

Scotch Whisky Action Fund announces further support to projects across Scotland

US Tariffs on Scotch Whisky

A tariff of 25% has been announced on US imports of Scotch Whisky. Learn more about the impact and damage this could do to the Scotch Whisky industry.

Brexit

Brexit could have a fundamental impact on our industry and one which our members are working hard to plan and adjust for.

Protecting Scotch Whisky

Learn more about how SWA protects Scotch Whisky from those who want to take advantage of its popularity by selling fake Scotch or trading unfairly on its reputation.

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Scotch Whisky distillery map

Scotland is home to over 130 malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world

Story of Scotch

Uisge beatha | The Water of Life | Scotch Whisky... Whatever you call Scotland’s national drink, and whichever Scotch you discover, you know that it is a product of quality, crafted in Scotland, with a unique heritage stretching back more than 500 years.