Health & Safety
Learn more about the Scotch Whisky industry's work to improve health and safety across all areas of production.
Location: /industry-insights/sustainability/health-safety/
Green Tourism
Learn about how the Scotch Whisky industry works with Green Tourism to achieve its sustainability goals.
Location: /industry-insights/sustainability/cop26/who-we-work-with/green-tourism/
NFUS
Learn about how the Scotch Whisky industry works with the National Farmers Union, Scotland to achieve its sustainability goals.
Location: /industry-insights/sustainability/cop26/who-we-work-with/nfus/
Benefits
We offer a unique membership base which represents over 80 member companies, from global spirits producers to family-owned firms, established distillers to start-ups, that accounts for the majority of Scotch Whisky production
Location: /join-us/benefits/
Discover Scotch
Scotch Whisky is for everyone. If you haven't discovered Scotch Whisky yet, we will help you learn more about Scotland's national drink, its history and heritage, the production process, how you can visit a distillery and ways to enjoy Scotch Whisky responsibly.
Location: /discover-scotch/
Story of Scotch
Learn how Scotch Whisky became the world's most popular whisky
Location: /discover-scotch/story-of-scotch/
Scotch Whisky Categories
The UK law defines five categories of Scotch Whisky; each adding to the unique taste experience when combined with the regional elements described above. Discover the categories from Single Malt Scotch Whisky to Blended Scotch Whisky.
Location: /discover-scotch/enjoying-scotch/scotch-whisky-categories/
Scotch Whisky Tasting Toolkit
Use the Scotch Whisky Association's Scotch Whisky Tasting Toolkit to learn how to host a Scotch Whisky tasting, find out how Scotch Whisky is made, and discover great easy Scotch Whisky cocktail recipes to try.
Location: /discover-scotch/enjoying-scotch/scotch-whisky-tasting-toolkit/
FAQs
Learn some answers to common questions about Scotch Whisky, including how it is categories, and is Scotch gluten free.
Location: /discover-scotch/faqs/
Karen Betts' speech to SWA Members' Day
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Location: /newsroom/karen-betts-speech-to-swa-members-day/
Scotch Whisky Technical File Amended
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Location: /newsroom/scotch-whisky-technical-file-amended/
SWA calls for end to damaging trade war as 25% tariff to US comes into force
The SWA is calling for support from the UK government following the imposition of a 25% tariff on US imports of Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Liqueurs.
Location: /newsroom/swa-calls-for-end-to-damaging-trade-war-as-25-tariff-to-us-comes-into-force/
Organisations come together for Scotch Whisky Action Fund learning event
The SWA has this week hosted a learning event featuring projects that received support from the Scotch Whisky Action Fund, which aims to tackle the effects of alcohol misuse.
Location: /newsroom/organisations-come-together-for-scotch-whisky-action-fund-learning-event/
