The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is geared up to sign a cooperation agreement with the Consejo Regulador del Tequila – the Tequila Regulatory Council in Mexico.

As per the agreed terms, both the agencies will partner to improve market access for both spirits and protect quality.

According to SWA, Mexico is the UK’s second largest trading partner in Latin America and is a key strategic market for the UK, while Scotch whisky is one of the UK’s fastest growing exports to Mexico.

SWA chief executive David Frost said that the cooperation agreement with the regulatory body for tequila will help Scotch whiskey and tequila work together to improve market access for both spirits and protect their reputation for quality.

"Mexico is an increasingly important market for Scotch Whisky – exports reached £110 million last year and it is now a top ten market," added Frost.

Mexico Majesty’s Ambassador Duncan Taylor said, "Scotch whisky is one of the UK’s fastest growing exports to Mexico, and I am delighted to see this cooperation between the Scotch whisky and tequila industries, which I am confident will lead to further growth in trade between our two countries."

In addition, Frost will also discuss the benefits of Scotch whisky’s status as a Geographical Indication, which means, Scotch can only be made in Scotland from cereals, water and yeast according to strict legal requirements, by law.