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.
Location: /policy-campaigns/uk-excise-duty/
SWA Council
The SWA is governed by a Council of 16 members, elected at its Annual General Meeting.
Location: /who-we-are/swa-council/
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.
Location: /industry-insights/protecting-scotch-whisky/personal-investment-in-a-scotch-whisky-cask/
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.
Location: /policy-campaigns/westminster-engagement/uk-excise-duty/
UK-India trade talks
Learn more about the importance of the Indian market for Scotch Whisky, and how the Scotch Whisky industry will benefit from the UK-India trade deal.
Location: /industry-insights/international-trade/uk-india-trade-talks/
Protecting Scotch Whisky
The popularity of Scotch Whisky means that there are many people who want to take advantage of that by selling fake Scotch or trading unfairly on its reputation. Our Legal Affairs team work to protect Scotch Whisky around the world.
Location: /industry-insights/protecting-scotch-whisky/
SWA secures GI protection for Scotch Whisky in Indonesia
Scotland's national drink has secured enhanced legal protection in Indonesia after the Scotch Whisky Association's application to register "Scotch Whisky" as a Geographical Indication (GI) was successful.
Location: /newsroom/swa-secures-gi-protection-for-scotch-whisky-in-indonesia/
SWA Secures Certification Trademark for Scotch Whisky in South Korea
Scotland’s national drink has secured enhanced legal protection in South Korea after the Scotch Whisky Association’s application to register “Scotch Whisky” as a Certification Trademark was successful.
Location: /newsroom/swa-secures-certification-trademark-for-scotch-whisky-in-south-korea/
ICP upholds SWA complaint regarding responsible promotion of Scotch Whisky
Find out more about The SWA’s Code of Practice for Responsible Marketing and Promotion of Scotch Whisky, recently upheld in a decision made by the Independent Complaints Panel.
Location: /newsroom/icp-upholds-swa-complaint-regarding-responsible-promotion-of-scotch-whisky/
Scotch Whisky Action Fund pledges further support for innovative projects
The Scotch Whisky Action Fund has pledged ongoing support to two Scottish projects aimed at tackling the effects of alcohol misuse, as part of the industry's commitment to responsible drinking.
Location: /newsroom/scotch-whisky-action-fund-pledges-further-support-for-innovative-projects/