2008 News Releases

3 December 2008: Scotch is toast of Washington

26 November 2008: Distillers welcome excise duty change

24 November 2008: Whisky tax hiked again

8 October 2008: Alcohol Workplace Policy launched

29 August 2008: Whisky marketing passes responsibility audit

15 August 2008: China moves to protect a dram (PDF, 80Kb)

19 June 2008: Joined-up thinking on food & drink welcomed

17 June 2008: Time to Scotch alcohol misuse say distillers

9 June 2008: Whisky tourism in high spirits as visitor numbers grow

30 April 2008: Global demand for Scotch at record high

7 April 2008: Canadian court refuses Glen Breton trademark application

12 March 2008: 9% duty rise condemned by whisky distillers (PDF, 71Kb)

20 February 2008: Distillers call for duty freeze on Budget day

7 February 2008: Distillers call for partnership to tackle misuse

27 January 2008: WTO talks on Thai customs rules welcomed

10 January 2008: Paul Walsh appointed SWA Chairman (PDF, 62Kb)