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Episode: Mark Kent | The Future of Scotch Whisky - And Why It’s Under Threat
Description: This Episode Was Made In Partnership With The Scotch Whisky Association.
Check out our 2023 Audio Special with them here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-future-of-scotch-whisky/id1535212212?i=1000596306265
Scotch whisky isn’t just a drink - it’s Britain’s biggest food and drink export, powering over 40,000 UK jobs.
But now it’s under threat.
Mark Kent, CEO of the Scotch Whisky Association and former British ambassador, warns that rising taxes, global tariffs, and climate pressures could derail one of the UK’s most powerful industries.
In this episode, he reveals...