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Scotch Whisky: protected

Provenance of Scotch protected

By Michelle Perrett

The first legal action brought against a company for falsely advertising and selling its spirits as Scottish has reached a landmark settlement. The SWA successfully brought the action under the new Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009.

Minimum price could cause problems for Scotch Whisky abroad

SWA: minimum pricing is illegal

By Ewan Turney

A minimum price agreement on alcoholic drinks is likely to breach both EU and International Trade law, warns the Scotch Whisky Association.