SWA wins first case under 2009 Scotch whisky regulations

Reynald & Sons Ltd, a whisky producer in Panama has agreed not to engage in activities that might pass off a spirit as Scotch Whisky when it is not. 

It is the first time legal action has been taken in Scotland using the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009, which now regulate the making, bottling and labelling of Scotch Whisky.

The SWA took action against Reynald & Sons and its director Reynald Grattagliano in the Scottish Court of Session after the company falsely advertised 14 brands of "whisky", including Golden Dollar, St Edwins and Paddington, each bearing the name 'Scottish Spirits', in a manner that suggested the products were genuine Scotch Whisky.

The brands we re bottled by Scottish Spirits Ltd, a Panamanian company consisted of unaged neutral alcohol and flavourings.

Lindesay Low, legal advisor at The Scotch Whisky Association, said: "We are pleased that we have received undertakings preventing any conduct that is likely to lead to a spirit which is not Scotch Whisky being passed off as genuine Scotch.

"Our concern has been that this company was misleading consumers and unfairly trading on Scotch Whisky's reputation.

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