Scotch Whisky Association

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Scotch Whisky is one of the leading UK exports worth over £2bn annually. The Scotch Whisky Association is a licenced trade association which represents over 95% of the Scotch whisky producers. The association is headed by an annually elected council of 12-16 members. The council then establishes committees to focus on areas of particular interest to the association's members. The group have offices in Edinburgh and London. According to their website the association aims to:

  • To protect the integrity of Scotch Whisky worldwide
  • To promote responsible attitudes to alcohol consumption
  • To secure fair and equal access to international markets
  • To tackle tax discrimination and secure appropriate regulation of the industry
  • To promote Scotch Whisky as a quality product made from natural raw materials
  • To represent the industry's interests at governmental level both at home and abroad

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Notes

  1. ^ SWA Website About SWA Last Accesed 2nd July 2007
  2. ^ FAME Financial Database Scotch Whisky Association Last Accessed 2nd July 2007 (subscription required)
  3. ^ SWA Website Members Directory Last Accessed 2nd July 2007
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