Scotch Whisky tourism hits record high
Published: 21 June, 2019
Over 2 million tourists visited Scotch Whisky distilleries in 2018, a record number.
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Johnnie Walker master blender awarded OBE
Published: 10 June, 2019
Dr Jim Beveridge, Johnnie Walker’s master blender, has been awarded an OBE for his outstanding service to the Scotch whisky industry.
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Scotch sets out vision for the future
Published: 23 May, 2019
The Scotch Whisky industry plans to combine “future global growth” with “action to ensure the environmental sustainability” of the industry.
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SWA secures trademark for Scotch in South Korea
Published: 07 May, 2019
Scotland’s national drink has secured enhanced legal protection in South Korea after the Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA) application to register “Scotch Whisky” as a Certification Trademark was successful.
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Scotch Whisky fuels the UK by £5.5bn
Published: 30 April, 2019
Scotch Whisky now contributes £5.5billion to the UK economy, up 10% since 2016, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
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Scotch Whisky Association takes action on alcohol misuse
Published: 17 December, 2018
Thirteen projects set up to tackle alcohol misuse in Scotland have been granted awards by the Scotch Whisky Action Fund.
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Edrington sells Cutty Sark to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet
Published: 28 November, 2018
Edrington has sold its Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky brand to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet for an undisclosed sum.
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Double-digit growth for Scotch Whisky exports
Published: 18 October, 2018
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported double-digit growth in exports of Scotch Whisky boosted by an increasing popularity of single malt.
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SWA calls on Chancellor to support Scotch
Published: 11 October, 2018
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called on the government not to increase excise duty in the Autumn Budget.
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Scotch whisky marks today as ‘Duty Paid Day.’
Published: 27 September, 2018
Scotch whisky producers have marked today as ‘Duty Paid Day.’
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Brown-Forman appoints Mangrove as UK distributor for its Scotch Whisky portfolio
Published: 23 August, 2018
Brown-Forman has appointed Mangrove Global as the exclusive UK distributor for its premium Scotch Whisky portfolio.
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Scotch Whisky achieves trademark certification in South Africa
Published: 06 August, 2018
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has successfully registered ‘Scotch Whisky’ as a certification trademark in South Africa.
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Scotch Whisky tourism soars
Published: 01 August, 2018
Scotch Whisky tourism soared in 2017 with a record number of visitors from across the world visiting the country’s distilleries throughout the year.
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SWA calls for zero tariffs on whisky making materials
Published: 29 June, 2018
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has called for zero tariffs on imports of whisky making materials in the Brexit negotiations.
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Scotland's Tomatin distillery reports double-digit growth
Published: 18 June, 2018
Scotland's Tomatin distillery has reported a near 25% jump in turnover.
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SWA appoints director of strategy and communication
Published: 16 May, 2018
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has appointed Gerry McFall as director of strategy and communication.
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Diageo earmarks £150m for investment in its Scotch whisky experience
Published: 17 April, 2018
Diageo has announced it will invest £150 million in its Scotch whisky experience across the next three years.
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SWA secures GI protection for Scotch Whisky in New Zealand
Published: 28 February, 2018
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has secured Geographical Indications (GI) protection for the spirit in New Zealand.
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Scotch Whisky enjoys record-breaking year for exports
Published: 12 February, 2018
Scotch Whisky has enjoyed a record-breaking year for exports with both value and volume sales on the rise.
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Arbikie goes against the grain with Scottish rye whisky
Published: 18 January, 2018
Scotch is one of the UK’s most formidable trademarks, with a global export presence worth £1.8 billion in the first half of 2017, according to HMRC.
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