Whisky firm John Dewar & Sons toasts rise in profit
The Aberfeldy whisky firm John Dewar & Sons has recorded a 26% increase in pre-tax profit for the year to March 31 2012.
The company made £30.2m compared with almost £24m in 2011.
The distiller, which is owned by the Bacardi group, said "continued volume growth in emerging markets" had a "positive impact" on its results.
John Dewar said its forecast indicated the trend was likely to continue in future years.
The company's turnover rose by 6% to nearly £117m.
The dividend rose by £1m to £9m.