date:Dec 12, 2012
ras, Nicaragua and Panama will lead to tariffs on all EU spirits, except rum, being eliminated over time.
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said it was delighted that the agreements - which include greater legal protection for Scotch - had been ratified.
SWA deputy director of international affairs David Williamson said: We have been pushing hard in favour of these trade agreements with Central America, Peru and Colombia.
'Level playing field'
The agreements will help deliver a more predict