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200th anniversary of The Glenlivet single malt whisky

EDM (Early Day Motion) 203: tabled on 07 October 2024

Tabled in the 2024-25 session.

This motion has been signed by 7 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House celebrates the 200th anniversary of The Glenlivet single malt Scotch whisky; notes that The Glenlivet is one of Scotland’s most renowned single malts and is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland having operated continuously since 1824; welcomes the growth in global popularity of The Glenlivet, with sales in the US alone around £215 million annually; also welcomes the recent £20 million investment in the distillery by Chivas Brothers and its award-winning visitor centre; commends Chivas Brothers for their industry-leading work to make The Glenlivet and the distillation of all their whiskies carbon neutral by the end of 2026; and congratulates this iconic brand on this impressive milestone.