Scotch Whisky Association

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has criticised 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". In her first Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an retail price index (RPI) in

Several of Scotland's business and sector organisations have called on the UK government to reduce the tax burden on Scotland's national drink ahead of the 30 October Budget. The Scottish Chambers of Commerce, UK Hospitality Scotland, Scotland Food and Drink, the Institute of Directors, and the Scot

Scotch Whisky exports have faced a significant decline in the first half of 2024, with an 18% year-on-year, according to figured released by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). Data for H1 2024 shows that the value of Scotch Whisky exports declined when compared with the first half of 2023 - a year

One year after the 10.1% hike in alcohol duty, gin and whisky makers say the boom industry has been stifled. The August 2023 hike, the largest in almost 50 years, saw prices rise significantly. ONS data reveals the average price of red wine increased by 8%, gin by 6%, and fortified wine by 17%, acco

This week (15-17 May) the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) will visit Washington DC and, alongside the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), meet with members of Congress and partners in the United States with 25 months remaining to avoid the reinstatement of the 25% tariff on Sing

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has applauded the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's decision to extend the alcohol duty freeze until February 2025, stating that a duty rise would have been detrimental to the industry, its supply chain, consumers, and the wider economy amidst ongoing efforts to curb infl

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has unveiled a new partnership with Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) to combat underage drinking in key regions across Scotland. The SWA, through its Scotch Whisky Action Fund, will contribute £300,000 over the next three years to establish CAPs in high-

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced that the global export value of Scotch reached £5.6 billion in 2023, equivalent to 1.35 billion 70cl bottles (43 per second). The figures show a decrease on 2022 exports for both volume and value, which the industry says was a “bumper&rdq

The contribution of the Scotch whisky industry to the UK economy reached £7.1 billion in 2022, according to a new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has praised the Chancellor's decision to maintain the current 10.1% alcohol duty rates, providing a much-needed reprieve for the sector, saying that the decision to cancel a further hike provides “much-needed stability” for distillers. The decision sho

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported a rebound in visitor numbers to Scotch Whisky visitor centres across Scotland, reaching over 2 million in 2022, marking a recovery to pre-pandemic levels.

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has secured certification trademark status for 'Scotch Whisky' in Hong Kong, ensuring that only whiskies produced in Scotland following strict guidelines can be labelled as such.

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures demonstrating that exports in the first half of 2023 are continuing to deliver for the UK economy, as consumers drive the global trend for choosing higher quality products such as Scotch Whisky.

The whisky industry has expressed deep concerns over the 10.1% rise in alcohol duty which came into effect on 1 August, warning of potentially severe consequences for Scottish businesses.

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has slammed the decision by the Chancellor to raise duty on Scotch Whisky by 10.1%, in one of the largest tax hikes in recent decades, and further increase the competitive disadvantage faced by spirits. In the budget, the Chancellor increased duty across all four