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India-UK trade deal rollout in May: What zero-duty exports and cheaper whisky mean
While India has opened its market to various consumer goods, including chocolates, biscuits, and cosmetics, it will gain greater access to export products, such as textiles, footwear, gems and jewellery, sports goods, and toys. The post India-UK trade deal rollout in May: What zero-duty exports and cheaper whisky mean appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .
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The Scotch Whisky export figures for 2025
Form is temporary, but class is permanent… the industry’s great resilience means that our long-term potential for continued growth is clear. The post The Scotch Whisky export figures for 2025 appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .
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India-UK FTA Set To Begin In April, Tariffs On Whisky And Cars To Ease
India and the United Kingdom are on track to put their long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) into effect as early as April 2026 according to the sources. The post India-UK FTA Set To Begin In April, Tariffs On Whisky And Cars To Ease appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .
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China cuts tariffs on Scotch whisky
China has agreed to halve its import tariffs on Scotch whisky, offering export gains for UK distillers. At home, however, a new rise in excise duty has reignited industry anger over taxation and lost growth. The post China cuts tariffs on Scotch whisky appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .
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10 Scotch Whisky Trends Every Drinker Should Know In 2026
Recent data from the SWA shows that India has already reclaimed the top spot from France as the largest market for Scotch whisky by volume, with nearly 192 million bottles shipped. The post 10 Scotch Whisky Trends Every Drinker Should Know In 2026 appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .
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Why the 2025 Budget Is the Wake-Up Call Investors Didn’t Want — And How Whisky Casks Could Be the Biggest Beneficiary
The 2025 UK Budget has landed — and with it comes one of the most significant increases in the UK tax burden in modern history. The post Why the 2025 Budget Is the Wake-Up Call Investors Didn’t Want — And How Whisky Casks Could Be the Biggest Beneficiary appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .
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Why the Smart Money Is Moving from Traditional Pensions into Whisky Casks?
With the Autumn Budget 2025 looming, it’s becoming increasingly clear that traditional pension routes are under pressure. The post Why the Smart Money Is Moving from Traditional Pensions into Whisky Casks? appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .
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Why Now is the Time to Strengthen Your Whisky Cask Portfolio Ahead of the Autumn Budget
With the Autumn Budget fast approaching on 26 November 2025, investors across the UK are bracing themselves for what is shaping up to be one of the most consequential financial statements in recent years. The post Why Now is the Time to Strengthen Your Whisky Cask Portfolio Ahead of the Autumn Budget appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .
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SWA Chief Predicts India Will Lead Global Scotch Whisky Market In Next Few Years; Here’s What He Said
Recent data from the SWA shows that India has already reclaimed the top spot from France as the largest market for Scotch whisky by volume, with nearly 192 million bottles shipped. The post SWA Chief Predicts India Will Lead Global Scotch Whisky Market In Next Few Years; Here’s What He Said appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .
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Isle of Harris launches whisky with Sunspel
The Isle of Harris Distillery has partnered with British luxury clothing brand Sunspel on a limited edition whisky. The post Isle of Harris launches whisky with Sunspel appeared first on Vintage Acquisitions .