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While visiting the Scottish Liqueur Centre, the Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said he had laid regulations to exempt distillery visitor centres and premises that promote the history and unique qualities of Scottish drinks from the regulations.
The move is recognition that the regulations – intended to stop off-sales displaying alcohol at multiple points in the store to encourage impulse buying – would have a detrimental effect on the visitor experience at Scotland’s distilleries.
Alcohol regulations - exemptions for distilleries
Visitor attractions such as distilleries and breweries will be exempt from regulations that would have introduced restrictions on how they could display alcohol.While visiting the Scottish Liqueur Centre, the Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said he had laid regulations to exempt distillery visitor centres and premises that promote the history and unique qualities of Scottish drinks from the regulations.
The move is recognition that the regulations – intended to stop off-sales displaying alcohol at multiple points in the store to encourage impulse buying – would have a detrimental effect on the visitor experience at Scotland’s distilleries.
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