China hands down first jail sentence over bootleg Scotch Although Chinese authorities have imposed fines in the past and individual companies have secured successful convictions for trademark theft, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) believes the case of Ms Li will send a strong message to other retailers . Lindesay Low, the SWA legal adviser responsible for China, said: "This conviction of someone selling fake 'Scotch Whisky" should be an example to others involved in this dangerous business which is damaging for both consumers and the legitimate drinks industry."