Producer
White & Mackay
Whyte & Mackay is a Scottish producer known for its blended Scotch and a portfolio of single malt brands such as The Dalmore, Jura, Fettercairn and Tamnavulin. It is recognised for the 'triple maturation' process applied to its blends and for an international presence in the spirits market.
- Glasgow · Scotland (Highlands / Speyside) · United Kingdom
- Since 1844
- 1 product
The story
The company dates back to the 19th century in Glasgow and established itself as a producer and bottler of blended Scotch and single malts. Over its history it has acquired and developed multiple brands and production sites across Scotland. In 2014 the group was acquired by the Filipino group Emperador (Alliance Global Group), which has maintained its international operations.
Production philosophy
Focus on consistency and a rounded flavor by selecting aged single malts and grain whiskies, careful blending and a final maturation step that harmonises components to achieve a smooth, rich profile.
Territory
Scotland (rooted and with managerial headquarters in Glasgow) with production activity in Scottish regions such as the Highlands and Speyside; international market presence.
Awards and recognition
Medals and recognitions in international competitions, including International Spirits Competition (Gold 2015), San Francisco World Spirits Competition (gold medal 2012 for some expressions) and IWSC recognitions in recent years.
Production method
Based on blending single malts and grain whisky; practices the so-called triple maturation process which involves separate ageing of components and an additional harmonisation phase in sherry casks ('marrying').
Ageing
Triple maturation: separate ageing of malt and grain whiskies, followed by a 'marrying' period in casks (including sherry casks) to harmonise the blend.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Glasgow
- Categories
- Scotch whisky
- blended Scotch
- single malt
- spirits producer
- Raw materials
- malted barley
- grains (grain whisky)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- sherry casks
- ex-bourbon casks
- Representative products
- Whyte & Mackay (Blended Scotch)
- The Dalmore (single malt)
- Isle of Jura (single malt)
- Fettercairn (single malt)
- Tamnavulin (single malt)
- Whisky White & Mackay 100cl
What makes it distinctive
- Blending method and 'triple maturation' as a distinctive element of the blended range.
- Ownership/management of well-known whisky brands (The Dalmore, Jura, Fettercairn, Tamnavulin).
- Acquired by the Emperador / Alliance Global group (transaction completed in 2014).
- Historic headquarters and heart of operations in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Award-winning products in international competitions.