βI am firmly backing the SWAβs calls for the UK Government to address this disparity and inherent unfairness in the forthcoming Budget.β
Welcome backing for our ask for a #dutyfreeze and action on the unfairness of the UK duty system by
@johnswinney.bsky.social
14.09.2025 16:20 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
A significant moment that will reduce the tariff barrier and enable more people in India to enjoy #ScotchWhisky. π₯ π
06.05.2025 17:34 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Lucky enough to be scheduled to make it out of T5 on time tonight. One of only seven flights this evening! #Heathrow.
21.03.2025 19:26 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
You can't have two definitions of 'Single Malt' in the UK. You can't undermine the reputation built up by #ScotchWhisky. This must be rethought.
19.02.2025 17:02 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
π¨ #ICYMI: Our 2024 #ScotchWhisky export figures are out, as the industry calls on UK and Scottish Governments to provide more support at home amid 'turbulent' global trading conditions and growing domestic pressures.
Read the full release at π₯ scotch-whisky.co/2024-exports
17.02.2025 15:42 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
A pleasure to attend and support the Prime Ministerβs Burnβs Night reception. #ScotchWhisky is a key part of Scotlandβs global brand, plays a key role in the UK economy, and welcome to showcase some of the industryβs exceptional distilleries tonight.
22.01.2025 19:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Treasury 'lost Β£500,000 a day' since tax hike on Scotch
Industry association calls on UK Government to raise duty no further on whisky during this Parliament
The Treasury has lost out half a million pounds a day in tax revenue since excise duty on Scotch whisky and other spirits was increased by 10.1% in August 2023, according to @scotchwhiskyswa.bsky.social www.insider.co.uk/news/treasur...
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A welcome and brave move. People deserve to be able to die with dignity.
29.11.2024 16:51 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Love a train window seat. Such a beautiful part of the country.
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