VOICED : In pro-EU Scotland whisky makers quietly cheer Brexit boon

The Scotch whisky industry has experienced a significant short-term boost in exports due to the devaluation of the pound following Brexit. This has led to a 300% increase in inquiries for casks, primarily from international markets. However, the industry also faces challenges such as rising import costs for materials like barrels and uncertainty about the long-term effects of Brexit. The future of Britain's membership in the single European market and trade deals with countries like India and China will be crucial. As Scotch whisky takes years to mature, the full impact of Brexit will only become clear over time.

What has been the immediate effect of the pound's devaluation on the Scottish whisky industry?

• Reduction in production costs

• Increase in international inquiries

• Decrease in local sales

• Rise in domestic demand

Which of the following is a concern for the Scottish whisky industry post-Brexit?

• Rising import costs for barrels

• Lack of skilled labor

• Decrease in whisky quality

• Overproduction of whisky

What is a key consideration for the whisky industry regarding Brexit's long-term impact?

• Access to the single European market

• Expansion of distillery facilities

• Increase in local taxes

• Reduction in global competition

How does the whisky industry view the timeline for understanding Brexit's full impact?

• It will be clear within a few months

• It will take years or decades

• It is already fully understood

• It will never be clear

Which countries are mentioned as potential future trade partners for the whisky industry?

• Brazil and Russia

• India and China

• Japan and South Korea

• South Africa and Nigeria