Publications

There are a wide range of Scotch Whisky-related publications available from the SWA.

The Economic Impact of Scotch Whisky Production in Scotland (PDF, 2.74Mb)

Code of Practice Audit Report 2008 (PDF, 330Kb) - reporting on the implementation of the Code of Practice.

Scotland: Social Responsibility Standards (PDF, 346Kb)

Distilleries to Visit 2010 (PDF, 1.68Mb) - an annual guide to distilleries which are open to the public.

The World of Scotch Whisky (PDF, Kb917) - a colour map showing the location of every Scotch Whisky distillery and with information on the different whisky regions.

Questions and Answers (PDF, 2.52Mb) (also available in French, German, Italian, Spanish and Mandarin) - all you ever wanted to know about Scotch Whisky from how it is made to its long and colourful history.

Scotch at a Glance 2009 (PDF, 344Kb) - a brochure with fun facts and figures on the world of Scotch Whisky. 

Code of Practice for the Responsible Marketing and Promotion of Scotch Whisky 2009 (PDF, 802Kb) - the rules covering SWA member company commercial communications and details of how to make a complaint to the SWA.

Matured to be enjoyed responsibly (PDF, 1,445Kb) - brochure setting out the wide range of industry initiatives to promote responsible attitudes to alcohol.

Statistical Report 2008 (PDF, 348Kb) - an annual digest of industry statistics.

Alcohol Sponsorship Guidelines for Scotland (PDF, 701Kb)

Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009

Learn more about the Scotch Whisky Regulations setting out how Scotch Whisky must be produced, labelled, packaged and advertised: 

Scotch Whisky Regulations Guidance 2009 (PDF, 2Mb)

A Defining Moment (PDF, 72Kb)

Environment Strategy

Scotch Whisky distillers have agreed to a range of ambitious green commitments up to 2050.

Environment Strategy 2009 (PDF, 265Kb) - industry strategy to promote future sustainability

Water case study (PDF, 252Kb)

Casks case study (PDF, 244Kb)

Fossil Fuel case study (PDF, 257Kb)

Greenhouse Gas case study (PDF, 184Kb)

Packaging case study (PDF, 212Kb)

Supply chain case study (PDF, 212Kb)

Reporting case study (PDF, 205Kb)

Life Cycle Assessment (PDF, 775Kb) - analysis of Scotch Whisky's life cycle

Factsheets

Covering everything from the importance of Scotch Whisky to the economy to the need to introduce fairer alcohol taxation in the UK.

The Duty Burden (PDF, 121Kb)

Scotch Whisky is Crucial to Scotland (PDF, 122Kb)

Scotch Whisky: Investing in Scotland (PDF, 170Kb)

Do You Know What You Are Drinking? (PDF, 94Kb)

Export Markets (PDF, 117 Kb)

Raising a Glass to Whisky Tourism (PDF, 254Kb)

Making Grain Scotch Whisky (PDF, 205Kb)

Making Malt Scotch Whisky (PDF, 144Kb)

The Importance of Blended Scotch Whisky (PDF, 122Kb)

Also available to buy is Spirit of Scotland (£15), a short video/CD on the Scotch Whisky industry (in English, French, Spanish or Japanese). To obtain a copy, please contact the SWA.