"We're looking forward to seeing an even greater number of visitors this year with a huge influx of visitors to Scotland, drawn by the delights of whisky." 🥃 At our annual Spirit of Scotland showcase, we spoke to Marc Crothall MBE, Chief Executive at The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), about the ties between #ScotchWhisky & Scottish tourism. Read more about our showcase 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYXCWC_A
Scotch Whisky Association
Beverage Manufacturing
Trade body for #ScotchWhisky. Working to promote and protect our industry and member interests, at home and abroad 🌍🥃
About us
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is the trade body for the Scotch Whisky industry. Its role is to advance the global interests and profile of Scotch Whisky, our members and of the industry as a whole. SWA membership is for companies which are distillers, bottlers, brand owners or brokers of Scotch Whisky. We see the Scotch whisky industry as a significant Scottish and British economic and cultural asset that boosts growth and jobs, that strongly supports the communities with which we work, and that combines the very best of the traditional and the modern. By building strong relationships with all levels of government and opinion-formers and by making a visible impact on public debate we will: • Be a trusted voice in the debate on alcohol and society • Support a competitive, sustainable and fairly taxed industry • Safeguard the Scotch Whisky category • Ensure fair access to all markets worldwide. The SWA can trace its origins back to October 1912. The original organisation, the Wine & Spirit Brand Association changed its name to the Whisky Association in 1917 which in turn became the SWA in 1940.
- Website
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http://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk
External link for Scotch Whisky Association
- Industry
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1912
- Specialties
- Single Malt, Distilling, Brand Protection, Scotch Whisky, Whisky Industry, Blended Whisky, GI Protection, Legal, International Trade, Bottle Labelling, Health & Safety, Political Engagement, and Exporting
Locations
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Primary
Quartemile Two
2 Lister Square
Edinburgh, EH3 9GL, GB
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1 Knightsbridge Green
London, England SW1X 7NE, GB
Employees at Scotch Whisky Association
Updates
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"The figures also show that #ScotchWhisky's success at home and overseas cannot be taken for granted. Support to see the industry through short-term turbulence is necessary to harness the long-term growth opportunities, and that can start with the cut to UK spirits duty in the Budget on 30th October." 💬🥃 Scotch Whisky Association Mark Kent CMG calls on the UK Government to #SupportScotch as 2024 H1 export results are released Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJbPCXsY
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“Keir Starmer has promised to ‘back Scotch producers to the hilt’. These figures are a reminder that the success of #ScotchWhisky cannot be taken for granted and requires government support to ease the industry through short term volatility." Mark Kent CMG calls for support in the HM Treasury Budget as exports fall in first half of 2024 👉 scotch-whisky.co/H1_2024
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One week on, we're looking back to our Spirit Of Scotland showcase, where we brought together senior representatives from across the industry, politicians, & key stakeholders, for a chance to learn more about our dynamic #ScotchWhisky industry 🥃 #DiscoverScotch
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"[#ScotchWhisky] is not just a premium spirit and drink, but it's also our gateway to the world... which is why in the Scottish government, we are strong supporters of the sector." Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes was the guest speaker at our annual Spirit of Scotland showcase, celebrating the contribution Scotch Whisky makes to the national and regional economies. Learn more about Scotch Whisky's contribution here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEb2mNsk
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Delighted to welcome Scottish Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar to The Scotch Whisky Experience today to speak to members of the SWA's Council #ScotchWhisky is central to 'Brand Scotland' - supporting future growth can boost exports and encourage more tourism and inward investment to Scotland 🏴 🥃
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We were delighted to welcome Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to speak at our annual Spirit of Scotland event, showcasing our national drink 🥃 "We have this incredible industry that is historic in its importance, international in its significance and, by it's nature, future thinking. We can achieve a lot together. The government is incredibly supportive of what you will achieve, not just across Scotland but also the world."
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes opened the Scotch Whisky Association's Showcasing event in Edinburgh to outline the importance of whisky in delivering growth. In 2023, whisky exports contributed £5.6 billion to the economy, accounting for 74% of Scotland’s food and drink exports.
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This week marks the start of our #MadeToBeMeasured campaign's sponsorship of Holyrood Sources! 🎙️🥃 Last year, the podcast helped the campaign reach 600,000 people across Scotland, educating consumers on the Chief Medical Officer's low-risk drinking guidelines. Listen out for the next episode to test your knowledge of units of alcohol in popular drinks, and learn more at 👉 https://lnkd.in/dV_2Q7iB
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Congratulations to new #ScotchWhisky APPG Chair Wendy Chamberlain and Vice-Chairs Douglas McAllister, Andrew Bowie & Graham Leadbitter! And thanks to all the MPs from across political parties who came to #SupportScotch at our event to mark the start of a new UK Parliament term
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Do you know how many units of alcohol are in your glass? 🥃 Measuring your #ScotchWhisky with a jigger is the best way to know how many units of alcohol you're consuming at home, and whether your drinking is in line with the Chief Medical Officer's recommendation. A single measure of Scotch (25ml) contains 1 unit of alcohol. It's recommended that you do not regularly exceed 14 units of alcohol a week. Learn more about why #ScotchWhisky is #MadeToBeMeasured 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRANq8rz