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IAN MACLEOD DISTILLERS LIMITED

Location

Founded

1933-10-01

Website

https://www.ianmacleod.com

Articles

230 Articles

Category

Distilled and Blended Liquors

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverages

Description

We are privileged enough to remain one of the most widely respected Scottish independent family firms in the spirits industry, with four generations of expertise, distilling, blending and bottling to our name. Like a lot of successful family businesses, our story began with someone pouring heart and soul into something they believed passionately in. Our founder, Leonard Russell Snr, pushed at the very limits of his craft and quickly became known for making whisky to exacting standards. Of course, when you make whisky that good, you soon attract interest from those with a similar appreciation for the finer things in life. More than 80 years on, our family has grown, and today we have an enviable portfolio of much-loved world-class premium Scotch whisky, gin, and rum brands. Each may look and taste very different yet is crafted with the same undeniable passion and commitment to quality. Our independence gives us freedom to make our own decisions. Whether that’s steadfastly respecting and honouring the unhurried traditions of the past, or fully embracing bold and innovative methods and exciting flavour combinations. Being unafraid of evolution is what will give us a place at the table for the next 80 years + At the heart of our brands, products and experiences, are our people. We all have stories. They make us who we are. They are our past, our present and our future. Ours humbly begins with family, following four generations of passion for craftsmanship, innovation and quality… without compromise. Steeped in tradition and heritage, but unafraid of evolution, we are all kindred spirits thriving in a constantly evolving, exciting and passionate environment, driven by both individual and team successes. By providing a platform for personal growth, we enable our people to really make their mark. As a family owned company, we are strong believers in looking after our people. After all, everyone should have a workplace that they can call home.

Articles

Scotland Food & Drink hires new chief executive

2022-08-31 (insider.co.uk)

Scotland Food & Drink hires new chief executive

The former whisky industry senior executive takes over from long-term incumbent James Withers

Read more
Whisky exec named Scotland Food & Drink CEO – Daily Business

2022-08-31 (dailybusinessgroup.co.uk)

Whisky exec named Scotland Food & Drink CEO – Daily Business

Iain Baxter, a former senior executive in the whisky industry, is the new chief executive of industry leadership body, Scotland Food & Drink.

Read more
Covid pandemic leaves Ian Macleod Distillers with a hangover

2021-05-21 (thetimes.co.uk)

Covid pandemic leaves Ian Macleod Distillers with a hangover

The owner of Edinburgh Gin and Glengoyne Scotch whisky has suffered a fall in annual turnover of more than 7 per cent and an 18 per cent decline in profit.Ia

Read more
ian macleod distillers | AED Ltd

2018-07-15 (aed.consulting)

ian macleod distillers | AED Ltd

AED have been appointed as structural and civil engineers for a new 10,000 sq. ft. headquarters building for Ian Macleod Distillers in Broxburn. The building will accommodate IMD’s expanding workforce in two wings comprising two floors each, with...

Read more
Leading whisky veteran joins Ian Macleod

2017-06-23 (heraldscotland.com)

Leading whisky veteran joins Ian Macleod

WHISKY industry veteran Bill Farrar has joined the board of Ian MacLeod distillers as a non-executive director.

Read more

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