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Scotch Whisky
is sold in 200 markets worldwide. |
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Scotch Whisky uses some
425.000 tonnes of barley and about 542.000 tonnes of
other cereals each year. |
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10% of Scottish agriculture
jobs depend upon the industry. |
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1 in 50 Scottish jobs
rely on the Scotch Whisky industry. |
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Some 18.5 million casks
lie maturing in warehouses in Scotland. |
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The price of a bottle of Scotch whisky
in the UK contains 66% tax (Excise duty + VAT) |
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Greeks drink more Scotch
Whisky per person than any other country. |
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More Scotch is sold in
one month in France than Cognac in a year. |
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In 1994 the 500th anniversary
of whisky production in Scotland was celebrated |
in the year 2004...
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exports generated £2.24
billion for the UK balance of trade |
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the European Union sales
(excl. UK) of £900m. |
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Scotch Whisky is one
of the UK's top five export earners. |
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30 bottles were sold
overseas each second. |
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9,800 employed in the
Scotch Whisky industry - many in economically deprived
areas. |
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£800 million contributed
to the Exchequer in taxes. |
