Scotch Whisky Association company news 
Comment - Spirits - All That Glisters is not Gold for Scotch Whisky
10 April 2012
The recent release of export numbers for Scotch whisky appeared to be cause to celebrate for the category. But, as Ian Buxton warns, the devil is in the detail.
UK: FY Scotch whisky exports hit record high
27 March 2012
Scotch Whisky exports hit a record GBP4.2bn (US$6.7m) in shipment value last year, up 23% on 2010, latest figures have revealed.
INDIA: Imported alcohol duty resolution still a way off
26 March 2012
The head of the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has warned that the thorny issue of imported alcohol duty is no nearer to being resolved.
Comment - UK PM's Moral Move on Pricing a Change of Heart
23 March 2012
A policy that is probably illegal, will make UK supermarkets richer and disgruntle voters. Now that’s what I call a bold move.
UK/SCOTLAND: Health committee quashes dissent to back minimum pricing bill
7 March 2012
A Parliamentary committee has backed a bill to introduce a minimum price on alcoholic drinks in Scotland, despite concerns among some of its members.
Comment - Spirits - Is Rap Music the Future for Whisk(e)y Innovation?
9 February 2012
Having recently returned from his travels, Ian Buxton reports back on some of the more outlandish attempts to innovate in the notoriously traditionalist world of whisk(e)y.
INDIA: EU free trade talks to mature slowly
9 February 2012
A free trade agreement between India and the European Union, which could include lower import tariffs on wines and spirits, could still be some way off as the two sides prepare to meet in New Delhi.
just The Preview - Diageo H1 and Q2
7 February 2012
Diageo is set to release its H1 and Q2 results on Thursday (9 February). Below, we take a look at the highs and lows for the company in the three months to the end of December.
Comment - Spirits - What Will (Not) Happen in 2012
17 January 2012
This week is prediction week on just-drinks. On Thursday, Chris Losh will give us his annual, tongue-in-cheek forecasts for the coming year. Today, however, Ian Buxton, consider what might happen in brown spirits in 2012.
EUROPE: India may lower wine, spirits tariffs for trade deal
3 January 2012
India will likely have to agree to lower import tariffs on wine and spirits if it wants to secure a free trade agreement with the European Union.
INDIA: Wine, spirits import duties to be cut
23 December 2011
India's Government is set to reduce the import duty on wine and spirits from 150% to 50%.
INDIA: Scotch Whisky Association secures injunction
22 December 2011
The Scotch Whisky Association has secured a temporary injunction in India against two companies accused of passing off their local whisky as Scotch.
UK: Scotch whisky exports push FY record, again
2 December 2011
Scotch whisky exports are on-course to register a sixth consecutive record year in value terms, following a strong showing in the first nine months of 2011.
UK: Diageo's Walsh steps down from SWA chair for Edrington Group's Curle
2 December 2011
The Scotch Whisky Association has lined up the chief executive of The Edrington Group to replace Diageo's CEO as its chairman.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
25 November 2011
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
EUROPE: SWA chief exec to head up European Spirits Organisation (CEPS)
23 November 2011
The European Spirits Organisation (CEPS) has confirmed a change of president, with the chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association assuming the role.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
18 November 2011
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
INDIA: Scotch Whisky Association on lobbying mission
15 November 2011
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has embarked on a lobbying mission to India as the prospect of a reduction in key import tariff barriers draws nearer.
RUSSIA: Spirits producers line Russia's path to WTO club
8 November 2011
European spirits trade body, CEPS, has welcomed the likely accession of Russia to the World Trade Organisation.
UK: Scotland proposes minimum pricing, to drinks industry ire
1 November 2011
Scotland's Government has launched a new Alcohol Bill that seeks to impose a minimum price on alcohol in the country, to the continuing chagrin of many in the drinks industry.
just the Round-Up - The week in drinks
16 September 2011
The top ten stories published on just-drinks last week:
just the Facts - Scotch Whisky Exports in H1
13 September 2011
Exports of Scotch whisky rose by 22% in value and 19% in volume in the first half of 2011. Here, just-drinks brings you a data display to show the largest markets for Scotch around the world.
Comment - Scotch Whisky Wins New Admirers
12 September 2011
Thirst for Scotch whisky shows no sign of abating thanks to its new-found friends in Asia and Latin America.
GLOBAL: Scotch whisky exports jump in H1
12 September 2011
Exports of Scotch whisky leapt by around a fifth in the first half of 2011, owing to strong demand from emerging markets and also consumers in the US, the Scotch Whisky Association has said.
Comment - Spirits - The Thorn in Scotch Whisky's Side?
2 August 2011
This month, we welcome another regular commentator to the just-drinks fold. Augmenting our spirits coverage, Ian Buxton will be casting his eye over the brown side of the sector. To kick off, this month Ian looks at a character who is ruffling the feathers of many in the Scotch whisky industry.
ASIA: Scotch whisky gets S Korea, India boost
1 July 2011
Scotch whisky exports to Asia are expected to benefit from new trade deals in two of the industry's most important emerging markets, South Korea and India.
Drinks Retail – Part III: Controlled Versus Free Markets
30 June 2011
The penultimate part of this month's management briefing, looking at the retail landscape for drinks companies, considers the differences - and varied opportunities - between controlled and freer markets around the world.
Drinks Retail – Part IV: The Data
30 June 2011
To round off this month's management briefing on the retail landscape for drinks, we have a wealth of data for you to enjoy.
PHILIPPINES: EU, US set to declare victory on spirits tax
28 June 2011
The World Trade Organisation is believed to have sided with the US and EU over their claims of an illegal tax on imported spirits in the Philippines.
UK: Diageo to expand Scotch whisky capacity
27 June 2011
Diageo is to expand its Scotch whisky production capacity as part of a GBP20m (US$31.8m) investment in its facilities.
Related research
Global market review of blended Scotch whisky – forecasts to 2014
This report provides market volumes of blended whisky sales in the top ten markets for: Johnnie Walker, J and B, Buchanan's, Chivas Regal, Ballantines, Famous Grouse, Teachers, Cutty Sark, Dewars and Grants.There are few categories that are as international in scope as Scotch whisky. At over 30,000 words and including over 100 data tables, this report is the definitive guide to the global blended Scotch market. It provides a complete review of the major markets, offers forecast data out to 2014, interviews the leading brand players and discusses the major issues that affect this key brown spirits category.
Spirits and Liqueurs
Over the last 5 years, each individual sector within the spirits and liqueurs market has observed various changes, with the biggest alterations involving vodka and Scotch whisky. In Spirits & Liqueurs, this new market report says that sales of vodka increased by 16.8% over the review period (from 2005 to 2009) and currently account for 32.4% of the entire spirits and liqueurs market. Conversely, the Scotch whisky sector has seen a massive decrease of more than 23.3% over the last 5 years and currently accounts for 24.3% of the market, down from the 31% share that it held in 2005. The majority of sectors saw some loss over the review period, with consumer preferences shifting away from more traditional spirits and towards more fashionable and popular alcoholic drinks, such as vodka.
