Scotch Whisky Association

Scotch Whisky Association
Abbreviation SWA
Formation April 1942
Legal status Non-profit organisation (limited liability company registered in Edinburgh)
Purpose Scotch whisky in the UK
Location
  • Quartermile 2 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh EH3 9GL
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
57 Scotch whisky producers
Chief Executive
 David Frost CMG
Main organ
 SWA Council
Website SWA

The Scotch Whisky Association is a trade organisation that represents the Scotch whisky industry. The Scotch whisky industry is an important part of the Scottish economy, and particularly the Scottish export market.

Structure

The main office of the SWA is in the city of Edinburgh, in the Quartermile district.

Membership

Members include:

Of these, Diageo and Chivas Brothers are the largest.

Purpose

Its stated purpose is to promote, protect and represent the interests of the whisky industry in Scotland and around the world. Similar to the Portman Group, it also promotes responsible drinking, with campaigns to curb drinking to excess.

History

It was formed on 17 April 1942. It became a limited company in 1960.

The SWA's members represent over 95% of Scotch whisky production, which encompasses over 2,500 brands around the world.

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