The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has unveiled a
limited-edition blended Scotch whisky, produced by the industry to mark the COP26
conference in November.
COP26 Limited Edition (40% ABV) which is comprised of
whiskies produced at 26 distilleries across Scotland’s five Whisky regions, is
said to represent the Scotch whisky industry’s commitment to sustainability
from grain to glass.
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| COP26 Limited Edition |
The limited run of 900 bottles, which will be presented to negotiators gathering for COP26 in Glasgow in November, are made from 97% recycled glass, with a fully recyclable stopper created from natural cork, recycled wood and recycled cork particles. The label paper contains 55% post-consumer recycled fibres, including leftover barley from the production process, and the carton is made from 100% recycled fibres.
Commenting on the news, Karen Betts, Chief Executive of the
Scotch Whisky Association, said: “The Scotch whisky industry is renowned for
its collaboration, and it’s been great to see distillers come together to
create this unique whisky for COP26. The creation of our COP26 limited edition
Scotch Whisky only goes to illustrate how well our sector is working together
to tackle the climate crisis and to reduce our environmental impact. Companies are deeply committed to this
endeavour – which is critical to the industry’s future – and to sharing
expertise and innovation as they do so.“
Karen, went onto say: “Based as we are across rural areas
and in some of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes, we know we have a real responsibility
to the future of the communities within which we work, and to the landscapes
from which we draw the wholly natural ingredients that Scotch Whisky is made
from. That is why we are investing so much in environmental sustainability, and
why we are determined to reach the point where the Scotch Whisky industry and
our supply chain have a net positive impact on the environment around us.”
While the COP26 Limited Edition Scotch whisky is not
available for sale, a bottle will be on public display at the Scotch Whisky
Experience in Edinburgh, until the end of the year.
Posted by Steve Rush