The June 12, 2012 issue of the Scotsman reports “Whisky exports grew 23 per cent in 2011 to £4.2bn, with the Brazilian market leaping 48 per cent, and Singapore, which acts as a distribution hub for Asia, rising 44 per cent. Johnnie Walker, the world’s best-selling blend, grew sales by 15 per cent.”
To tap more of the growing demand, Daigeo reportedly is considering further mergers and “plans to expand output from its existing malt distilleries by 50 per cent”… (read more)
