Sustainability
Learn more about what sustainability means for Scotch Whisky - and how Scotch is becoming more sustainable from grain to glass.
Location: /industry-insights/sustainability/
First Minister joins SWA in Washington DC to press for zero tariff trade
With just over a week to go before President Trump’s State Visit to the UK, the First Minister has joined a delegation from the Scotch Whisky Association. They will jointly engage with representatives of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) to advocate for a better deal including, ideally, zero-for-zero tariffs on spirits as part of the ongoing UK-USA trade negotiations.
Location: /newsroom/first-minister-joins-swa-in-washington-dc-to-press-for-zero-tariff-trade/
Tours, Trails and Tourism
Learn more about distillery tours in Scotland, including which Scotch Whisky distilleries are open from July 2020.
Location: /discover-scotch/tours-trails-and-tourism/
Responsible Drinking
Like any other form of alcohol, Scotch Whisky should be consumed in moderation. When consumed responsibly by adults, alcohol can be part of a balanced, healthy lifestyle and play a positive role in social occasions and celebrations.
Location: /industry-insights/a-responsible-industry/responsible-drinking/
CAP and the Scotch Whisky Action Fund
In 2013, the SWA established a fund to tackle alcohol-related harm as an extension of our commitment to address harmful use of alcohol and promote responsible drinking.
Location: /industry-insights/a-responsible-industry/cap-and-the-scotch-whisky-action-fund/
Protecting Scotch Whisky worldwide
As a registered "Geographical Indication" (GI) in many overseas markets including the EU, Scotch Whisky is protected from misuse, imitation, evocation and any other practice liable to mislead consumers.
Location: /industry-insights/protecting-scotch-whisky/protecting-scotch-whisky-worldwide/
Health & Safety
Learn more about the Scotch Whisky industry's work to improve health and safety across all areas of production.
Location: /industry-insights/sustainability/health-safety/
Burns Night
Wherever you are in the world, you'll be able to find some Scots celebrating the life and poems of the Bard on the evening of January 25th.
Location: /discover-scotch/story-of-scotch/burns-night/