The Scotch Whisky industry annually contributes almost £5bn to the UK economy, supports more than 40,000 jobs and is the largest net contributor to UK exports, according to new research by the Scotch Whisky Association.
The report – The Economic Impact of Scotch Whisky Production in the UK – finds that the government’s support of Scotch Whisky in recent years has led to a boost in revenue and supported a wave of new distillery openings – 14 since 2013. Up to a further 40 new distilleries are reportedly planned across…
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