Data published by the Scotch Whisky Association this week, exports to India increased by 44.4% to over GBP 56 mn followed by China, which was up by 34.8% to GBP 36.3 mn
Scotland, the world's biggest whisky seller, exports more than 1 billion bottles a year
Ten years ago there were only 3 distillers in Tasmania. Now there are 22, and with sales growing by more than 50% in the two years to June 2015
Scotch whisky exports rose 3.1% in the first six months of 2016
The industry body also called on urgent action from the UK government to help realise the full potential of the Indian market