Lindsey low of the scotch whisky association talks about protecting their intellectual property overseas. Nov 04, 2014 during my time as director of legal at chivas, i worked with lindesay on numerous cases in which both the scotch whisky association and its members had a shared interest. Lord neuberger, lady hale, lord mance, lord kerr, lord sumption, lord reed, lord hodge. The single cmo formed a complete system, especially as regards price regulation. Brexit always had the scotch whisky industry nervous, even as it gained some. Vietnam free trade boost for scotch whisky bbc news. Food scotland bill scotch whisky association the scotch whisky association swa is the trade body representing over 90% of the scotch whisky industry, including distillers, bottlers, blenders and brokers. Latest whisky news from the whisky industry whisky press. The recent renewal extends the trademark until 2028.
Lindesay low deputy director legal affairs scotch whisky. He discusses how the swa has stopped counterfeiters from infringing their trademark with. The industry is committed to tackling alcohol misuse and promoting responsible drinking. A longtime supporter of the society, he joined the members club in the early 1980s.
Best scotch whisky to sip in 2017 the versatile gent. Campbell evans of the scotch whisky association said. The scotch malt whisky society is the worlds leading whisky club, offering the widest selection of single cask, single malt whisky, always bottled straight from the cask. Alan park has been promoted to the position of director of legal affairs at the scotch whisky association swa, to replace magnus cormack who leaves the organisation he joined 33 years ago. Fsb023 food scotland bill scotch whisky association. A longtime supporter of the society, he joined the members club in the early 1980s, and became a chair of the tasting panel in 1992. Scotch whisky association and others v the lord advocate and the advocate general for scotland. There is very little whisky that is 25, 30, or 40 years old, and it has cachet.
Alcohol minimum pricing appeal begins at supreme court. Scotch whisky should always be enjoyed in moderation. The first scotch whisky trademark agreement with china was reached in 2008. Swa environmental strategy scotch whisky association. The scotch whisky association swa has renewed its collective trademarks scotch whisky and its translation in china until november 2028. 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. Betts, chief executive officer of the scotch whisky association swa. Diageo and swa agree indian whisky changes 06 april 2016 by richard woodard diageo is set to make radical changes to two of its leading indian whisky brands in export markets following talks with the scotch whisky association swa. Indias growing thirst for scotch whisky drives rise in exports.
During my time as director of legal at chivas, i worked with lindesay on numerous cases in which both the scotch whisky association and its members had a shared interest. The scotch whisky association swa believes the proposed legislation contravenes eu regulations, potentially acting as a restriction on the free movement of goods, and argues there are better. The scotch whisky association has said the registration of scotch whisky as a trademark in south africa will make it easier to fight counterfeits in the categorys seventhlargest market by volume. Falkirk, scotlandlondon reuters scotch whisky makers were among the most. Whiskyinvestdirect launched in september last year. Scotch whisky plays a significant role in the food and drink. Oct 29, 2014 lindsey low of the scotch whisky association talks about protecting their intellectual property overseas. Apr 19, 2016 london, 19 april 2016 whiskyinvestdirect, the online marketplace enabling investors to buy and sell scotch whisky as it matures and gains value in the barrel, has appointed former scotch whisky association swa director campbell evans to its board. The scotch whisky association swa will phase out use of plastic straws and stirrers, following similar commitments made by diageo, pernod ricard and bacardi. Scotch whisky transparency rears its head whisky advocate. Our whisky of the year tasting is one of our favourite events, because not only is it a lot of fun, but its also a useful way to find out what our customers think about goodvalue, everyday whiskies.
Scotch whisky rivals set for boom years press and journal. The swa has coordinated efforts with the british embassy and chinese authorities to prohibit locally produced spirits from. Scotch whisky association and others appellants v the. Rich, smoky and peaty, this would fool many an islay lover, with its oily mouthfeel, intense smoky aroma and grassy peat on the finish. Tandem roasters combines film and coffee with double exposure club. Scotch whisky trademark renewed in china for 10 years. Ballechin is the name edradour gives to its peated whisky, and this 10yearold bottling is at the heavily peated end of the scale. Latest news 29 august 2019 pernod ricard builds china whisky distillery. Indias growing thirst for scotch whisky drives rise in.
The scotch whisky association swa has appointed karen betts as its new chief executive, taking over from david frost who stepped down from the role late last year to become a special advisor to. Scotch is a significant contributor to rural employment, supporting often fragile local economies. The whisky association as it was known now, was a body that was focused on the issues that concerned whisky production by irish and scottish producers. Looking back at this years sunfilled festival the good, the bad and the downright odd. He discusses how the swa has stopped counterfeiters from. The scotch whisky association swa has successfully renewed its trademark for the scotch whisky trademark in china for 10 years. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
Jan 25, 2018 the swa announces latest round of awards from its scotch whisky action fund the scotch whisky association swa has announced that it has awarded support to fifteen local initiatives fighting alcohol misuse in scotland, as part of the fourth round of awards from its scotch whisky action fund. A comedic series about how the scotch whisky association oversees the scotch whisky industry, and how enforcing the rules is no laughing matter. Alex salmond says scotland is a nation of drunks mail online. Nodeal brexit would be really bad for scotch whisky forbes. The universal whisky experience, the worlds first luxury whisky tasting show, is scheduled for april 5 8, 2017 at encore at wynn las vegas. Tales of the cocktail is exhausting, enthralling and increasingly embracing. The scotch whisky association free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Michael jacksons complete guide to single malt scotch 6th ed. Run in partnership with heriotwatt university and the marine conservation society, this. A scotch whisky association tv movie 2016 quotes on imdb. Diageo and pernod ricard, supported the remain vote back in 2016.
Scotlands whisky distilleries have attracted more visitors than ever before, according to new figures. Scotch whisky association appoints new director of legal affairs alan park promoted from senior legal counsel 23rd april, 2016. In addition, lindesay is extremely passionate about defending the integrity of scotch whisky at home and overseas. The first ministers outspoken attack came as his flagship policy to hike the cost. The swas environmental strategy has already set out plans that by 2020 all product packaging will be 100% recyclable. Its role is to advance the global interests and profile of scotch whisky, our members and of the industry as a. Whisky archives page 61 of 66 scotsman food and drink. They were renamed in 1942 becoming the scotch whisky association, dealing with the aftermath of the second world war had on the industry. The scotch whisky association swa is the trade body for the scotch whisky industry. Dec 10, 2016 celebrating whisky icon richard paterson 50 years in the industry at the nth experience.
Scotch whisky targeted by united states tariffs single malts will face a 25% tariff in response to a row about subsidies for the aircraft maker airbus. Scotch whiskys rivals will enjoy boom times between 2015 and 2020, with growth of nearly 5% per year, according to a new study. As all technical files must be made public the current uks official scotch whisky technical file is available for those wishing to produce and market scotch whisky. David frost, scotch whisky association chief executive, said. As of 2018, there were 3 scotch whisky distilleries operating in scotland all scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley. Diageo and swa agree indian whisky changes scotch whisky. The scotch whisky association firing on all cylinders. Scotch whisky waits for coronavirus policy clarity the. Scotch whisky association names new ceo the drinks business. To progress deep, morag garden, the swas head of sustainability. Sep 02, 20 as all technical files must be made public the current uks official scotch whisky technical file is available for those wishing to produce and market scotch whisky. The uk multinational which, since its 2014 takeover of united spirits usl is the leading player in both the scotch and indian whisky industries has stopped selling bagpiper outside india, with effect from 1 january this year it will make as yet unconfirmed changes to another indian whisky brand, mcdowells no.
The world whiskies awards judges if you look very carefully you can see the top of my head. Events of the past year signal further change is yet to come not least the impact of the vote to leave the eu. Movies insider pop culture decoded the making of the ultimate list. Scotch whisky makers see dram half full over brexit business insider. A diplomat by profession, and has been ambassador to denmark and a director for both. Apr 05, 2016 scotch whiskys rivals will enjoy boom times between 2015 and 2020, with growth of nearly 5% per year, according to a new study. The scotch whisky association has called for the us and uk to prioritise the urgent, early removal of all tariffs on whiskies after the us government decided to maintain the 25% import tax.
Scotch whisky tourism saw record numbers of visitors in 2017, with 1. Latest whisky news from the whisky industry from 2016. Scotch whisky granted legal protection against fakes in south africa. The scotch whisky association swa promotes, protects and represents the interests of the whisky industry in scotland and around the world. The first half of 2016 was marked by an improving scotch whisky export performance, suggesting a strengthening in global consumer. International wine and spirits researchs latest report into. Deputy director legal affairs at scotch whisky association, accredited. Frost was director for europe, trade and international affairs at bis. Scotch whisky has been a major industry for decades with exports totalling. The 2017 annual survey compiled by the scotch whisky association swa.
The uk scotch market showed continued signs of growth in 2016, but the scotch whisky association swa says more still needs to be done to sustain its recovery, calling on the government yo cut. The scotch whisky association has reached an amicable resolution with the us distillery. The scotch whisky association swa has asked for clarity on some measures announced to combat coronavirus. Over the christmas period, and during the first quarter of this year, i sampled and added some notable bottles to the list. Here, the charismatic whisky expert takes stock of scotch a lot has changed in the 35 years since the scotch malt whisky society smws was founded. Scotch whisky trademark renewed in china for 10 years corsearch. December 10, 2016 news collectible whisky, las vegas, nth, rare whisky, scotch whisky, single malt, universal whisky experience, whisky events, whisky experience.
The strategy was refreshed in 2016 to bring us in line with government ambitions and to cover more of our activities, such as the circular economy and sustainable. When the german based company started making their whisky and called it glen buchenback, the scotch whisky association also known as swa filed a law. An occasional series on whisky reminiscences begins with a tale of film, men and scotch. This months issue sees the scottish government go to the uk supreme. The scotch whisky association firing on all cylinders november 17, 2017 0 comments in news and views by russell ogg news reaches us from industry sources us that the swa has parted company with another two of its longstanding directors. Nov 17, 2017 the scotch whisky association firing on all cylinders november 17, 2017 0 comments in news and views by russell ogg news reaches us from industry sources us that the swa has parted company with another two of its longstanding directors. Whiskey tourism is a sidebenefit with distilleries being the third most visited attractions in scotland, according to the association of leading visitor attractions. In recent weeks, both the scottish and uk governments have revealed packages to help business during a rapid downturn in demand as the outbreak spreads. Scotch whisky is malt whisky or grain whisky made in scotland. As a result, the scotch whisky association declared that a mixture of single. The 7th annual ultimate whisky experience nth 2017 april 5 8, 2017 at encore at wynn las vegas.
A survey by the scotch whisky association swa revealed that more than 1. How scotlands whisky firms are reducing their environmental footprint. Lindesay is a great lawyer detailed, accurate and strategic. Swa 10 year renewal of scotch whisky trademark in china announced during prime minister trade visit. A number of scotch whisky distillers have been recognised in the vibes. Blended scotch whisky exports also experienced value growth of 0. London, 19 april 2016 whiskyinvestdirect, the online marketplace enabling investors to buy and sell scotch whisky as it matures and gains value in the barrel, has appointed former scotch whisky association swa director campbell evans to its board. The whisky world has a proud tradition, and only products that adhere to strict. Photo karen betts, scotch whisky association on islay this week. The scotch whisky association swa has named a serving british ambassador, sarah dickson, as its new director of global affairs, responsible. Scotch whisky association and others v lord advocate and.
Scotch whisky plays a significant role in the food and drink sector representing 85% of scottish food and drink exports. Scotch whisky association beverage business news, company. This first became a point of controversy when john glasers compass box whisky company was informed last year by the scotch whisky association swa that the company had acted illegally by revealing the full recipes on its websiteincluding the distilleries from which whisky. Learn more about the impact and damage this could do to the scotch whisky industry. The scotch whisky associations 70 member companies, including distillers. In may 2012 the scottish parliament passed a bill which became the alcohol minimum pricing scotland act and received royal assent on 29 june 2012. World whiskies awards 2016 the whisky exchange whisky blog. Request for a preliminary ruling from the court of session. A summary of the opinion of the court in the reclaiming motion by the scotch whisky association and others against the lord advocate and the advocate general for scotland. A tariff of 25% has been announced on us imports of scotch whisky. Scotch whisky association and others appellants v the lord advocate and another respondents scotland judgment date. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover lindesays connections and jobs at.
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