date:Jan 09, 2013
Scotland program Scotched Earth that when compared to markets like South America and Africa, the benefits going to Scotland from whiskey exports are disappointing.
Kay added that a 1 per bottle tax could help the industry by at least 1bn and it will not affect the demand for the spirits in the market if the burden is absorbed by distillers than passing it to drinkers.
Blackett analysis also revealed that previous tax increases has led to a fall of 0.43% for every 1% increase in price.