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Recent diplomatic talks between the United Kingdom and China have led to a concrete outcome: China has announced that it will reduce import tariffs on Scottish whisky from 10% to 5%. According to the British government, this measure represents a potential value of approximately £250 million for the British whisky sector over a period of five years.

The whisky market is currently in a phase of correction and reorientation. While the secondary market is showing signs of stabilization, the primary market remains under pressure with declining exports and reduced production. Interestingly, parallels are emerging with the 1980s, when scarcity laid the foundation for many of today’s most iconic bottlings. For investors, the key lies in selectivity and maintaining a long-term perspective. Scotch Whisky Investments analyzed the latest findings from the Noble & Co Whisky Intelligence Report (Q3 2025).

Considering recent discussions about questionable whisky investment schemes, we’d like to reaffirm what truly sets Scotch Whisky Investments apart. For over two decades, we have been guided by trust, expertise, and operating under license, ensuring every investor can confidently enjoy the rewards of the world’s finest Scotch single malt whisky.

In retaliation to United States (US) tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, the European Union (EU) announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on American whiskey, including bourbon, starting April 1, 2025. This measure is expected to significantly affect US whiskey exports to the EU, which is the largest export market for American spirits. If the US decides to impose counter tariffs on Scotch single malt whisky, how could this impact the overall market?

The recently formed Cask Whisky Association (CWA) strives to establish industry standards for the ownership and sale of cask whisky, with a primary focus on safeguarding consumers and the broader whisky sector. Keith Rennie, the Director of Business in the UK for SWI, holds a position on the executive board of the CWA.

Scotch Whisky Investments (SWI) has heralded a significant investment in Fife, including proposals for the delivery of a new mixed-use development in Falkland, which will incorporate a new iconic corporate headquarters building, and an expansion of a proposed whisky storage facility in Glenrothes.