Distiller John Dewar and Sons has posted profits of £23.8 million for the year to end of March 2011 according to figures lodged with Companies House.

This represents a nine per cent rise in proftts on the previous year, while sale increased by ten per cent for the same period.

Their annual report credited the growth on success in overseas markets, reports Business7.com.

“Continued volume growth in emerging markets has had a positive impact on results,” it read.

“Forecasts indicate that this trend is likely to continue in future years and further capital investments are planned to support growth.”