Scotch Whisky Association
| Abbreviation | SWA |
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| Formation | April 1942 |
| Legal status | Non-profit organisation (limited liability company registered in Edinburgh) |
| Purpose | Scotch whisky in the UK |
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Region served
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Worldwide |
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Membership
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57 Scotch whisky producers |
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Chief Executive
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David Frost CMG |
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Main organ
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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.
The main office of the SWA is in the city of Edinburgh, in the Quartermile district.
Members include:
Of these, Diageo and Chivas Brothers are the largest.
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.
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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