Scotch Whisky Association

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Publications

May 10 2013

Distilleries to Visit 2013

A comprehensive guide providing full details of our members' distilleries and visitor centres that are open to the public. The leaflet provides full information on opening times, special tours and visitor centre facilities.
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May 7 2013

Legal Report 2012

This is the first time the Association has made available to a wider audience a report on the work of its Legal Affairs Department.
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May 7 2013

Annual Review 2012

A review of the Scotch Whisky Association's highlights, successes and challenges during 2012 as it celebrated 100 years.
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May 3 2013

Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) of alcohol – Court of Session decision

The Scotch Whisky Association's reaction to Court of Session decision on Minimum Unit Pricing.
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Apr 30 2013

Scotch Whisky Briefing 2013

Scotch Whisky is a British success revered around the world that can only be made in Scotland. That success has a positive effect on employment, the economy and local communities and plays a key role in the country’s economic growth.
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Apr 30 2013

Duty escalator depresses sales of Scotch Whisky in its home market

Scotch Whisky sales have declined by 12% in the UK over the last five years since the introduction of the alcohol duty escalator.
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Apr 9 2013

Major Scotch Whisky exhibition comes to Glasgow

An exhibition exploring the rich heritage of Scotland’s national drink will be on display in the main hall of Glasgow’s Mitchell Library from the end of May.
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Apr 2 2013

Scotch Whisky Exports Hit Record Level

Scotch Whisky exports hit a record £4.3 billion in 2012, an increase of 87% in the last 10 years.
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Mar 20 2013

Excise Duty Rise Is An Unfair and Incomprehensible Blow To Scotch Whisky

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said the Chancellor’s decision to increase duty on spirits, while cutting beer duty, is unfair, incomprehensible and undermines one of Britain’s major industries in its home market.
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Jan 9 2013

Scotch Whisky and Scotland’s Economy - A 100 Year Old Blend

During 2012 the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) celebrates its centenary year, having formed in 1912. 4-consulting was commissioned by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) to undertake a study of the contribution that Scotch Whisky has made to Scotland’s economy.
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