The road to 100% Brexit-proof whisky runs through Shanghai

Edinburgh

IT'S not just the pagoda roof turret that gives the Annandale Distillery in Scotland an Asian feel.

On the stone buildings, pointing the way to everything from the copper stills producing Scotch whisky to the toilets and gift store, signs are in three languages: English, Scottish Gaelic and Mandarin.

"It's got to work in Shanghai," said Annandale co-owner David Thomson, 62, reflecting on markets that have taken on new significance for exporters since Britain voted to leave the European Union.

Scotch whisky makers like Mr Thomson opposed Brexit, though you'd think the industry would be exactly the kind that might relish the opportunities described by the United Kingdon government from custom-fit trade ag…