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Scotch Whisky exports surge amidst backdrop of tariff uncertainty

Find out how much Scotch Whisky exports were worth last year, and how many bottles of Scotch Whisky were shipped in 2019.

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Scotch Whisky Tariff Losses in US Reach Half Billion Pounds

Scotch Whisky exports have fallen by half a billion pounds since the US tariff on single malt was imposed in 2019. Learn more about why the Scotch Whisky industry is caught up in a trade dispute.

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Scotch Whisky Secures Trademark Protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is now one of more than 100 global territories which have officially recognised Scotch as a Scottish product, produced according to traditional methods, and deserving of special protection.

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Scotch Whisky boosts UK economy by £7.1bn

The Scotch Whisky Association has released a new report detailing the industry's contribution to the UK and Scottish economies.

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Scotch Whisky industry seeks Budget lifeline as over 1,000 jobs shed

With over 1,000 direct Scotch industry jobs lost since last Budget, sector bosses say to the PM: "now is the time" to back Scotch Whisky.

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Rita Greenwood of William Grant & Sons assumes Chair of the Scotch Whisky Association Council

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Rita Greenwood, Chief Investment Officer at William Grant & Sons, as the new Chair of the SWA Council.

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Personal Investment in a Scotch Whisky Cask

Produced by the Scotch Whisky Association, this page gives guidance to consumers of what to consider when investing in Scotch Whisky casks and addresses the most common questions that arise when considering cask ownership.

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Scotch Whisky Regions

There are five Scotch Whisky regions - Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside. Each offers a different perspective on Scotch Whisky.

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UK Excise Duty

Spirits like Scotch Whisky make up a third of sales behind the bar, but duty hikes from the Treasury have seen the price of a bottle of Scotch Whisky rise significantly following a cumulative 14% duty increase in just two years. Input costs to produce our world-class spirit are rising, including employment costs, raw materials, and the additional burden of Extended Producer Responsibility fees.

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SWA secures GI protection for Scotch Whisky in Indonesia

Scotland's national drink has secured enhanced legal protection in Indonesia after the Scotch Whisky Association's application to register "Scotch Whisky" as a Geographical Indication (GI) was successful.

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SWA Secures Certification Trademark for Scotch Whisky in South Korea

Scotland’s national drink has secured enhanced legal protection in South Korea after the Scotch Whisky Association’s application to register “Scotch Whisky” as a Certification Trademark was successful.

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ICP upholds SWA complaint regarding responsible promotion of Scotch Whisky

Find out more about The SWA’s Code of Practice for Responsible Marketing and Promotion of Scotch Whisky, recently upheld in a decision made by the Independent Complaints Panel.

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Scotch Whisky Action Fund pledges further support for innovative projects

The Scotch Whisky Action Fund has pledged ongoing support to two Scottish projects aimed at tackling the effects of alcohol misuse, as part of the industry's commitment to responsible drinking.

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Scotch Whisky Association welcomes new International Director

Ian McKendrick has joined the leadership team at the Scotch Whisky Association as International Director.

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SWA Calls for End to Trade Uncertainty as Half-Year Exports Show Growth

Scotch Whisky Association analysis of official HMRC figures shows that the value of Scotch Whisky exports increased by 10.8% to £2.19bn in the first half of 2019.

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