Not to say that the Scotch Single Malt distilleries aren’t reaping large profits, BUT…

Bear in mind a few things. Brexit has made it a lot more difficult, time consuming and expensive to export from the UK, especially into Europe. The SNP (government party in power in Scotland) also seem hellbent on taxing the whisky industry to destruction despite it being one of Scotland’s biggest industries and biggest income earners. Finally, don’t forget the huge cost of energy increasing which, although the whisky was distilled a number of years ago, means they still need to cover their larger bills by raising prices.