On the rocks? Scotch distilleries pause production as unsold ‘whisky loch’ grows

Scotland's Scotch distilleries have paused production due to a significant drop in demand for their whisky. This slump in demand has led to a large surplus of unsold whisky, which is being stored in vast warehouses known as "whisky lochs." The industry is facing job cuts and potential closures as a result of the decreased demand, which was previously fueled by a 15-year boom that was accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Scotch whisky demand has slumped, leading to a buildup of unsold stock. This could lead to job cuts and closures in the industry, affecting the local economy.

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