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Whisky companies rapped for polluting rivers
Two whisky companies have been reprimanded by the Scottish Government’s environmental watchdog after leaks which breached legal limits and polluted rivers.
French owner of Scots whisky distilleries backs down over Russia exports
Pernod Ricard — headquartered in Paris — is the ultimate owner of famous malts such as The Glenlivet, Aberlour, Strathisla and Glentauchers.
Drinks giants, fashion tycoons, and the world’s richest man: who owns Scotland’s whisky?
Nearly 70 per cent of malt distilleries are ultimately owned by companies outside Scotland with wealthy people linked to the whisky industry.
Pollution watchdog using polluters to help hire staff
Scotland’s environmental watchdog has been accused of being “in bed” with big companies after inviting the whisky industry to help appoint a pollution regulator.