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Radio 4,29 Dec 2024,28 mins

Whisky Galore No More?

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The Scotch whisky industry is facing growing pressure, both domestically and internationally. The golden elixir accounts for over 70% of Scotland's food and drink exports, and is a major tourist draw across the country. But with increasing production costs, changing drinking habits, and a challenging international market, have the good times run dry? Kirsty Wark visits the makers and sellers of Scotland's national drink, investigates the concern of whisky lochs, and asks "what is the future of the dram?" Presented by Kirsty Wark Produced by Emily Esson A BBC Audio Scotland production.

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