AI Evaluation Notes

The prediction anticipated revenue growth in FY25 driven by reduced duties on Scotch imports. However, search results indicate that widespread reduced duties did not materialize in major markets during FY25. In the United States, existing tariffs continued to impact the industry, and a definitive easing of these tariffs was still uncertain as of late 2025. Furthermore, China reportedly increased import duties on whisky in early 2025. Consequently, the core condition for the predicted revenue growth from reduced duties was largely not met for the industry.