More than 170 jobs at risk at major whisky giant behind major Scottish distilleries

Diageo witnessed weaker sales volumes of scotch and rum (Andrew Milligan/PA)

MORE than 170 jobs are at risk as a drinks giant behind a number of prominent Scottish whisky distilleries is reportedly set to axe staff.

Diageo, which owns 31 Scottish distilleries, has announced that 172 distillery workers are at risk of redundancy – warning that 38 of those roles could potentially progress to job losses.