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The Scotch Whisky industry has welcomed the Chancellor's decision to freeze duty in the Autumn Statement.

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Scotch Whisky industry welcomes extension of duty freeze

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has welcomed today’s alcohol duty freeze, saying that the decision by the Chancellor to extend the duty freeze until February 2025 shows he has recognised that a rise in duty would be detrimental to the Scotch whisky industry

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Parties urged to show they give a dram about Scotland by ruling out Scotch tax hike

Scotch Whisky Association urges all parties to commit to backing the Scotch Whisky industry ahead of general election and ask they rule out increases in excise duty.

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Scotch Whisky industry launches second year of responsible consumption campaign

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Scotch Whisky exports in first half of 2024 reflect global economic headwinds

SWA calls on UK government to back Scotch Whisky in more difficult times. The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures revealing that exports of Scotch Whisky in the first half of 2024 have fallen by 18% compared to the same period in 2023.

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Key Scottish business organisations call on Chancellor to reduce tax burden on Scotch Whisky

Scotland’s leading business and sector organisations have called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reduce the tax burden on Scotland’s national drink in her first Budget on 30 October.

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Scotch Whisky industry says UK government has broken commitment to ‘back Scotch producers to the hilt’

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has said the Chancellor’s decision to further increase duty on Scotch Whisky has broken the Prime Minister’s commitment to ‘back Scotch producers to the hilt.’

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2024 Export Figures

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released global export figures that show the value of Scotch exports stood at £5.4bn in 2024. The equivalent of 1.4bn 70cl bottles of Scotch Whisky were exported last year, equating to 44 per second.

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Ian Duddy - International Director

The Scotch Whisky Association has welcomed former UK Ambassador Ian Duddy, as its new International Director.

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Zero tariff trade to the US restored for Scotch Whisky

US tariffs on Scotch Whisky have been removed today, 24 July, following the exemption announcement in April this year.

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First Minister backs Scotch Whisky Industry call for excise duty cut in UK Budget

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has publicly called on the UK Government to support the Scotch Whisky sector and its Scottish supply chain, including hospitality venues and consumers with a cut to spirits duty in next month’s Autumn Budget.

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Scotch Whisky Action Fund: 5 year Impact Report

The Scotch Whisky Action Fund impact report looks at the activities and outcomes of the fund, which aims to promote responsible alcohol consumption and tackle alcohol-related harm in Scotland.

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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.

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The legal framework for Scotch Whisky in the UK

Protecting Scotch Whisky from unfair competition is therefore one of our top priorities. Strong legal protection forms the solid foundation on which the industry’s success is built.

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