# A Slumping Market for Scotch Whisky?

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Podcast: [WhiskyCast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/whiskycast-538427)
Published: 2026-02-15T23:37:00+00:00
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The Scotch Whisky Association released new export data this week showing a second straight year of global sales declines, with a softening economy and tariffs getting much of the blame. We'll go through the numbers with SWA chief executive Mark Kent on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, another new report this week says one in five Scotch Whisky distilleries is in financial distress. Crown Royal avoids a boycott in Ontario, and there's no change in the receivership at Uncle Nearest.

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