Inver House Distillers Blended Scotch Whisky

Inver House Distillers was established in 1964 as a subsidiary of the American company, Publicker Industries.

In the 1970’s the Scotch whisky industry faced competition from other spirit categories and coupled with the death of its American Chairman, Publicker Industries did not focus its business interests in its Scottish subsidiaries. As a result of this, the malt and grain distilleries at the Scottish site in Airdrie (Moffat originally known as Garheath) became surplus to requirements and were closed in 1985 and 1986. On the complex was the Glen Flagler and Killyloch pot stills

Between 1973 and 1983 Inver House also owned the Bladnoch (Lowland) Distillery

The substantial warehousing, blending and office facilities all remained, and do so to this day, as do the state of the art Gin, Vodka and Cream Production Facilities.

However, following the takeover by the management team in 1988, and the revival of the Scotch whisky industry, Inver House Distillers purchased 5 highly regarded malt distilleries over a period of 9 years. These were the AnCnoc (1988), Balblair (1996), Balmenach (1997), Old Pulteney(1995) and Speyburn (1992), distilleries.

Since then Inver House has gone from strength to strength in its commitment to a worldwide market. This continued commitment was recognised in 1992 with the granting of the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement.

In October 2001, Inver House entered a new chapter when it was purchased by Pacific Spirit (U.K.) Ltd, now International Beverage Holdings Limited (InterBev) - the international arm of Asia's leading drinks business, the Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) with an outstanding portfolio of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wine and beer categories.

Being part of a larger group ensures the company's continued success in an increasingly competitive market place.

Inver House Scotch Whisky Blends

Catto’s Blended Scotch Whisky

James Catto, a highly regarded and world famous merchant and Scotch whisky blending pioneer based in Aberdeen, first produced Catto’s Blended Scotch Whisky in 1861

Hankey Bannister Blended Scotch Whisky

Messrs Hankey & Bannister formed the Hankey Bannister partnership in 1757. Hankey & Bannister became established as one of the finest suppliers of wines and spirits in the UK with a customer base, which boasted royalty such as Prince Regent, William IV and the Dukes of Norfolk & Queensberry.

They began marketing their own blended whisky in the 1890’s

Saccone & Speed an old well established wine merchant bought Hankey & Bannister in 1932. This company had long associations with the armed forces and diplomatic core and were very successful in introducing the brand to army messes, naval ward rooms and British embassies.

Hankey Bannister also enjoyed an elevated position in Downing Street as a favourite drink of Sir Winston Churchill, the famous wartime Prime Minister.

Inverhouse Green Plaid Blended Scotch Whisky

First launched in the USA in 1956. Since its introduction it has achieved excellent growth worldwide with key markets now including Europe and Latin America as well as the USA, where it sits in the top 10 blended Scotch whisky brands.

MacArthur's Blended Scotch Whisky

Has been held in high esteem since 1877 and invokes some of the splendour and tradition associated with the ancient Clan MacArthur.

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