Spirits key numbers
| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth of Scotch exports to China | +165% in value, 2019–2023 | 2024 | Scotch Whisky Association via The Drinks Business |
| Laizhou's share of Chinese whisky production | About 80% | China Daily via The Drinks Business | |
| Investment in The Chuan | RMB 1 billion (about US$150 million) | 2019 | The Drinks Business |
| Minimum oak ageing for malt whisky | 2 years | The Drinks Business |
Key figures on Chinese spirits, with year and source.
Sources
- Why China is imperative to Bruichladdich's growth — The Drinks Business, 2026
- Where next for whisky? — The Drinks Business, 2021
- How China is emerging as a whisky-producing powerhouse — Whisky Magazine