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Nov
SPECIAL SCOTCH WHISKY ANNOUNCED TO MARK COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT OF COP26
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has unveiled a limited edition blended Scotch Whisky to be enjoyed by world leaders, delegates and visitors to the COP26 conference.
The whisky, which has a run of just 900 bottles, represents the Scotch Whisky industry’s commitment to sustainability from grain to glass, and will be presented to negotiators gathering in Glasgow in November.
To mark the 26th annual Conference of the Parties, the COP26 limited edition Scotch Whisky has been blended and bottled in the host city of Glasgow, and is comprised of whiskies produced at 26 distilleries across Scotland’s five Whisky regions.
The bottle made from 97% recycled glass was created by Verallia in their Knottingley factory where reductions in carbon intensity and a switch to 100% renewable electricity will save 33,000 tonnes of CO2 during 2021. The fully recyclable stopper was 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.
A COP26 Spokesperson said: “World leaders coming to Glasgow for COP26 will receive a warm UK welcome which will include the chance to sample a limited edition whisky blend produced sustainably in Scotland, especially for COP.
“The path towards a more sustainable future will only be achieved through collaboration across societies and sectors. The efforts of the Scotch whisky industry, which is world-renowned, to reach net zero is a great example of the change we need to see.”
