Publications

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

Scotch Whisky and Tourism Report (PDF, 1.09Mb)

Scotch at a Glance 2010 (PDF, 423Kb) - a brochure with fun facts and figures on the world of Scotch Whisky.

Scotch at a Glance 2010 - simplified Chinese (PDF, 615Kb) - a brochure with fun facts and figures on the world of Scotch Whisky.

Scotch at a Glance 2011 (Spanish) (PDF, 2.03Mb) - a brochure with fun facts and figures on the world of Scotch Whisky.

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

Alcohol Sponsorship Guidelines for Scotland (PDF, 701Kb)

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 2011 (PDF, 2Mb ) - 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, 1.42Mb) (also available in French, German, Spanish and Mandarin) - all you ever wanted to know about Scotch Whisky from how it is made to its long and colourful history.

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 2009 (PDF, 2Mb) - an annual digest of industry statistics.  

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.

Strategy Report 2010 (PDF, 1.21Mb)

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, 772Kb) - 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.

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

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

The UK Duty Burden (PDF, 131Kb)

Export Markets (PDF, 144Kb)

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

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

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 Scotch Whisky: Made in Scotland, enjoyed around the world (£9.60), a short DVD/CD on the making of Scotch Whisky (in English, Mandarin, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Japanese). To obtain a copy, please contact the SWA.