Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has described Scotch whisky as an "international success story".
Date:
Fri, 02 Dec 2011
Source:
Scottish Government
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Commenting on the latest export figures ahead of tonight's Scotch Whisky Association dinner, Mr Lochhead said: "Our whisky sector is an international success story with more and more discerning drinkers across the globe enjoying a dram and a little bit of Scotland.
"Whisky is a vitally important contributor to the Scottish economy, with exports up 23% in the first nine months of this year compared to 2010, reaching a record high of almost £3 billion in September. This is excellent news for both the industry and Scotland as a whole.
"We have great ambition for exports from Scotland. Other industries should be learning from the continuing investment of the Scotch Whisky industry.
"The Scottish Government does not take this investment for granted and we fundamentally recognise the contribution that Scotch whisky makes to Scotland - in jobs, tourism and culture."
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