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Scotch Whisky Secures Trademark Protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is now one of more than 100 global territories which have officially recognised Scotch as a Scottish product, produced according to traditional methods, and deserving of special protection.

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Scotch Whisky boosts UK economy by £7.1bn

The Scotch Whisky Association has released a new report detailing the industry's contribution to the UK and Scottish economies.

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Scotch Whisky industry seeks Budget lifeline as over 1,000 jobs shed

With over 1,000 direct Scotch industry jobs lost since last Budget, sector bosses say to the PM: "now is the time" to back Scotch Whisky.

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Rita Greenwood of William Grant & Sons assumes Chair of the Scotch Whisky Association Council

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Rita Greenwood, Chief Investment Officer at William Grant & Sons, as the new Chair of the SWA Council.

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Personal Investment in a Scotch Whisky Cask

Produced by the Scotch Whisky Association, this page gives guidance to consumers of what to consider when investing in Scotch Whisky casks and addresses the most common questions that arise when considering cask ownership.

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Scotch Whisky Regions

There are five Scotch Whisky regions - Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside. Each offers a different perspective on Scotch Whisky.

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UK Excise Duty

Spirits like Scotch Whisky make up a third of sales behind the bar, but duty hikes from the Treasury have seen the price of a bottle of Scotch Whisky rise significantly following a cumulative 14% duty increase in just two years. Input costs to produce our world-class spirit are rising, including employment costs, raw materials, and the additional burden of Extended Producer Responsibility fees.

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Scotch Whisky exports surge amidst backdrop of tariff uncertainty

Find out how much Scotch Whisky exports were worth last year, and how many bottles of Scotch Whisky were shipped in 2019.

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Scotch Whisky Tariff Losses in US Reach Half Billion Pounds

Scotch Whisky exports have fallen by half a billion pounds since the US tariff on single malt was imposed in 2019. Learn more about why the Scotch Whisky industry is caught up in a trade dispute.

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Scotch Whisky Action Fund 2022

The Scotch Whisky Action Fund has committed over £115k of support to projects tackling alcohol harm throughout Scotland.

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Scotch Whisky Exports 2022

Exports of Scotch Whisky have reached £6.2bn in value for the first time ever, according to 2022 figures released by the Scotch Whisky Association.

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Scotch Whisky Hit with ‘Historic Blow’ After Tax Increase

The Scotch Whisky industry says that the Chancellor’s Spring Budget breaks the government’s pledge to “ensure the tax system is supporting Scottish whisky”

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Scotch Whisky is Made To Be Measured in New Responsible Drinking Campaign

Learn more about the Scotch Whisky industry's new responsible drinking campaign, Made to be Measured.

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SWA Showcases a World of Spirited Careers in Scotch

The SWA has launched a new website for anyone looking for jobs in Scotch Whisky.

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Scotch Whisky visitor centres become top visitor attraction in Scotland

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has revealed that visitor numbers to Scotch Whisky visitor centres throughout Scotland have once again topped 2 million in 2022.

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