Current Updates
Our latest service updates.
Germany Update
We can only ship to Germany if the recipient resides there and is able to provide proof of residency if required. This means we are no longer able to ship to hotels or freight forwarders in Germany.
Non UK/EU Card Payments
Due to increased running costs as of the 30th of May 2025 there will be a 3% charge for non UK/EU credit card transactions.
US Shipping Update
Please be advised US government tariffs now apply and these are charged at different rates depending on the country of origin of the whisky. There is also a small admin fee charged by our US Handlers of approximate 0.5%. There are no tariffs on USA produced goods, for example USA whisky / bourbon.
Unfortunately we cannot currently ship to Massachusetts or Maine in the USA.
Please note that we cannot ship Cuban Rum or any Cuban-origin alcohol to the United States.
PAYMENT UPDATE
Due to increasing levels of fraud we are no longer able to accept JCB cards as a method of payment. We will also no longer make payments using Paypal, we are happy to offer alternative payment methods please contact us if you are unsure of the options available.
Singapore - GST
Singapore based customers please note GST of 9% will now apply to buyers premium for non-gst registered customers, No VAT applies on the hammer price of your bottles and local customs tax and fees continue to be payable upon import based on your commercial invoice. Please ensure you update your tax information from within your My SWA account.
FUEL CHARGES/SHIPPING FEES
Please note that in response to increasing fuel costs couriers may charge additional fees for European and world-wide shipments, where this is this case this will be advised on your custom quote for your shipment. Please review our updated shipping costs here.
Important information
Due to import regulations we cannot currently ship to Sweden, Italy, Poland, Croatia, Latvia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Hungary, Spain and Estonia. There also continues to be potential difficulties shipping to a handful of countries within Europe so please check your local customs regulations and rules on alcohol imports prior to bidding. If you have an outstanding order here with us please contact us to discuss your options.
We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available please check back often for updates.
Best wishes from all at Team SWA.