Scotch Whisky Association

SWA Chief Executive Mark Kent CMG, Deputy Director of Industry Sustainability Peter Clark and Head of Engagement Susanne Cameron-Nielsen, MCIPR met with Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop today for a helpful discussion of #ScotchWhisky industry's experiences with ferry capacity constraints on Islay, Jura and Arran, plans for Scotland's trunk road network, and future-proofing our strategically important infrastructure 🛣️ ⛴️

"So much for backing Scotland - which produces 70% of UK spirits - and setting an example to be followed in our export markets. This is more than a broken promise, to many it will smack of a betrayal. Scotland’s national drink, and the associated investment and jobs, has been actively undermined and discriminated against." 📰 Mark Kent CMG writes in today's The Scotsman, in response to the excise duty rise and increased discrimination of #ScotchWhisky and spirits in on-trade in yesterday's Budget. https://lnkd.in/eHQcq34G

Today's HM Treasury Budget increased duty on #ScotchWhisky, increased the tax discrimination on Scotland's national drink, and broke the Prime Minister’s commitment to ‘back Scotch producers to the hilt.’ Our full reaction from Chief Executive Mark Kent CMG ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBZfXK6r

"The facts speak for themselves – when the tax levels are stable or cut, the sector grows, the number of jobs increases, and the Treasury takes more money in receipts." Andrew Bowie calls the 10.1% duty rise on #ScotchWhisky a "misstep" and urges Rt Hon Rachel Reeves to "learn from the lessons of the past" in tomorrow's HM Treasury Budget 👇

Today’s #SpiritsSpotlight shines on the Scotch Whisky Association, the guardian of Scotland’s most iconic spirit. From advocating for the industry globally to championing sustainability and responsible consumption, the SWA ensures that #ScotchWhisky not only thrives but also honors its rich heritage. Earlier this year, they released an Economic Impact report, demonstrating the measurable impact that Scotch has on the UK economy, from production to people. https://lnkd.in/eEb2mNsk   Raise a glass to the craftsmanship, culture, and dedication behind every bottle! 🥃 #SWA #Sustainability #Heritage #Scotland #WhiskyIndustry #CheersToScotch

Along with UK Spirits Alliance, Irish Whiskey Association and The English Whisky Guild, we have written to Rt Hon Rachel Reeves asking her to back distillers in this week's HM Treasury budget Making the positive choice to #SupportScotch will boost growth, incentivise investment and raise Treasury revenue

On this day 5️⃣ years ago, a 25% tariff on Single Malt #ScotchWhisky was introduced in 🇺🇸 Over 18 months this tariff cost £600m in lost exports Back in May, we visited Washington DC to call for the permanent removal of tariffs to be the top transatlantic trade priority 👇 Ian McKendrick Graeme Littlejohn #CallTimeOnTariffs

We were delighted to welcome a US Congressional delegation to The Port of Leith Distillery in Edinburgh on Monday, to discuss the importance of the historic Scotland-USA relationship and tariff-free trade for #ScotchWhisky producers across the Atlantic 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃 🇺🇸 Learn more about our work on international trade 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUdxyquM Thank you to Alexandra Whittaker, Joshua Snead, Mayur P., Joe Johnson, PhD, Derek Theurer, Sohil Khurana, Kirsty McVicar, Gregor Catto, Rachel Gwyon, Paddy Fletcher Mark Kent CMG, María José Kong, Ian McKendrick, Lindesay Low

#DidYouKnow: that the majority of the #ScotchWhisky industry's barley and wheat requirements are sourced in Scotland? The Scottish climate lends itself to quality barley production and that, combined with good agronomic practice, makes Scottish barley very attractive to distillers 🥃 🌾 Up and down the supply chain, we collaborate with stakeholders, including Scottish Quality Crops, on supply trends, demands for Scotch, evolving quality requirements for cereals varieties, industry best-practice and policy developments. Hear from SQC members, including Peter Nelson (The Glenmorangie Company), who represents the SWA on the SQC board, on how SQC supports farmers and industry 👩🌾 👇

🚨 There is now cross-party consensus on the need to #SupportScotch in the HM Treasury Budget Office bearers of the #ScotchWhisky APPG Wendy Chamberlain, Andrew Bowie, Graham Leadbitter and Douglas McAllister have urged Rt Hon Rachel Reeves to “back one of our great industries” 👇