§ Mr. Strangasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many gallons of bulk malt are used on average to produce 1 million gallons of bottled blended Scotch whisky; and what is the corresponding figure for bottled malt whisky.
§ Mr. WigginFollowing is information received from the industry
Standard bottled Scotch whisky blends contain malt and grain whiskies in the average ratio of 3:7. Both blended whisky and pure malt whisky have water added to bring the strength in bottle down to 40 or 43 per cent. by volume depending on the market.
§ Mr. Strangasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, at current prices, what is the approximate value of 1 million proof gallons of bottled blended whisky, bottled malt whisky, bulk blended whisky and bulk malt whisky, respectively.
§ Mr. WigginMy Department does not maintain records of prices such as those requested by the hon. Member. He may, however, be able to obtain the information he seeks direct from the distilling industry.