Skip to the content Scotch Whisky Association Newsroom Insights Join Us Discover Who We Are Contact us Member login Home Insights Insights Delve a little deeper into the work of the SWA FEATURED INSIGHT A Responsible Industry We would like people to enjoy drinking Scotch Whisky, but it is important they do so responsibly. Find out how SWA initiatives are working to help reduce harmful drinking. Read more Coronavirus The latest updates from the Scotch Whisky industry on the current coronavirus outbreak, including information on distillery visitor centre closures and our hand-sanitiser portal Read more US Tariffs on Scotch Whisky The SWA is asking whisky fans to write to their MPs and #CallTimeOnTariffs Read more Brexit Learn about how the Scotch Whisky industry is adjusting to post-Brexit trading. Read more A Responsible Industry We would like people to enjoy drinking Scotch Whisky, but it is important they do so responsibly. Find out how SWA initiatives are working to help reduce harmful drinking. Read more Protecting Scotch Whisky Learn more about how SWA protects Scotch Whisky from those who want to take advantage of its popularity by selling fake Scotch or trading unfairly on its reputation. Read more International Trade Scotch Whisky is the world's No 1 internationally traded spirit drink and the SWA works to ensure that it continues to have fair access to all markets worldwide. Read more Engagement Ensuring that views across the industry are understood and taken into consideration by Governments and policy makers across the world Read more Facts & Figures Read more Join our campaign for fair tax for Scotch Whisky Tax on Scotch in the UK currently stands at 70%, meaning around £3 in every £4 spent on Scotch Whisky in the UK goes to the HM Treasury in excise and VAT. But it doesn't have to be this way. Read more Skills and Inclusion The Scotch Whisky industry is committed to building the skills and careers of our people, and working to achieve a more diverse and inclusive global workforce. Read more Sustainability Strategy Find out what sustainability means for Scotch Whisky - and how Scotch is becoming more sustainable from grain to glass. Read more Scotch Whisky at COP26 Find out more about the Scotch Whisky industry at COP26 in Glasgow this November. Read more About the SWA Who we are Members Directory Contact Get in touch Privacy Policy Subscribe to mailing list Sign-up The Scotch Whisky Association Edinburgh HQ: Quartermile Two, 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh EH3 9GL E: info@swa.org.uk | T: (+44) 131 222 9200 Follow us twitter linkedin instagram Cookie Notice Find out more about how Accept Cookies