Abbreviation | SWA |
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Formation | April 1942 |
Legal status | Non-profit organisation (limited liability company registered in Edinburgh) |
Purpose | Promoting and protecting the Scotch whisky industry |
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Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | 138 Scotch whisky producers |
Chairman | Scott McCroskie |
Chief Executive | Mark Kent |
Main organ | SWA Council |
Website | www |
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) 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.