Expert calls for whisky bottle tax

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Whisky in a glass
Whisky in a glass

A tax should be levied on each bottle of whisky sold to share the industry's riches with the drink's country of origin, economic experts have suggested.


A £1 per bottle tax could boost Holyrood coffers by at least £1 billion, said Professor John Kay, who has served as a government adviser.
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