By Saskia Koopman The Scotch Whisky Association has called on the government to provide additional support to the industry following a slump in exports. The Scotch Whisky industry is a major contributor to the UK economy. The Scottish Whisky Association (SWA) states that the industry is worth £7.1bn annually and supports 66,000 jobs across the UK, mainly in Scotland. Yet, exports fell to £2.1bn in the first half of 2024 from £2.6bn in the same period last year. Volume also declined, with 36 bottles of whisky sold every second in the first half, compared to 40 bottles in 2023. In the run-up to …