Inver House Distillers Limited
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Inver House Distillers Limited is a Scottish malt whisky distiller, based in Airdrie
, North Lanarkshire
. The company is now a subsidiary of Thai Beverages
, one of the largest alcoholic-beverage companies in South East Asia, with a market capitalisation in excess of US$4bn.
Inver House Distillers is a leading distiller of single malt whisky, owning and operating five distilleries: Old Pulteney Distillery, The Speyburn-Glenlivet Distillery
, Balblair Distillery
, Knockdhu Distillery
and Balmenach Distillery
.
in 1956. However, as a result of industry demand, there were not sufficient stocks to meet sales.
Under the chairmanship of Mr S. S. Neuman, a site was acquired at Airdrie
in March 1964, and a fully integrated complex was constructed, including a malt
distillery--Glenflagler
and Killyloch
--and a grain
distillery Garnheath
.
Following the death of the founder, there was a period of decline in the fortunes of the company, and the operation became the subject of a management buyout in January 1988. The company was then sold by the management to Thai Beverages
in 2001.
Airdrie, North Lanarkshire
Airdrie is a town within North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It lies on a plateau roughly 400 ft above sea level, and is approximately 12 miles east of Glasgow city centre. Airdrie forms part of a conurbation with its neighbour Coatbridge, in the former district known as the Monklands. As of 2006,...
, North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire is one of 32 council areas in Scotland. It borders onto the northeast of the City of Glasgow and contains much of Glasgow's suburbs and commuter towns and villages. It also borders Stirling, Falkirk, East Dunbartonshire, West Lothian and South Lanarkshire...
. The company is now a subsidiary of Thai Beverages
Thai Beverages
Thai Beverage is Thailand's largest and one of the largest beverage alcohol companies in South East Asia with distilleries in Thailand, Scotland, Poland, Ireland, China, and France...
, one of the largest alcoholic-beverage companies in South East Asia, with a market capitalisation in excess of US$4bn.
Inver House Distillers is a leading distiller of single malt whisky, owning and operating five distilleries: Old Pulteney Distillery, The Speyburn-Glenlivet Distillery
The Speyburn-Glenlivet Distillery
The Speyburn-Glenlivet Distillery was founded in 1897 by John Hopkins & Company for the sum of £17,000. The site was chosen by John Hopkins himself for its unpolluted water supply from the Granty Burn, one of the major tributaries to the River Spey...
, Balblair Distillery
Balblair Distillery
right|thumb|250px|View of Balblair DistilleryBalblair Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery located in Edderton, Ross-shire, Scotland.Originally founded in 1790, the distillery was rebuilt in 1895 by the designer Charles C Doig to be closer to the Edderton Railway Station on the Inverness and...
, Knockdhu Distillery
Knockdhu Distillery
Knockdhu Distillery was established in 1893 by John Morrison.John Morrison had purchased the Knock estate from the Duke of Fife and shortly afterwards discovered several springs of fine water rising on the southern slopes of the Knock Hill. So taken by the quality of the water was Morrison that he...
and Balmenach Distillery
Balmenach Distillery
Balmenach Distillery was established in 1824 by James MacGregor, from a family of farmers and illicit distillers who resided in Tomintoul.- History :...
.
History
The company was established in 1964 as a subsidiary of the American company, Publicker Industries of Philadelphia. Publicker Industries had successfully launched Inver House Rare, a brand of blended Scotch whiskyScotch whisky
Scotch whisky is whisky made in Scotland.Scotch whisky is divided into five distinct categories: Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Single Grain Scotch Whisky, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky , Blended Grain Scotch Whisky, and Blended Scotch Whisky.All Scotch whisky must be aged in oak barrels for at least three...
in 1956. However, as a result of industry demand, there were not sufficient stocks to meet sales.
Under the chairmanship of Mr S. S. Neuman, a site was acquired at Airdrie
Airdrie, North Lanarkshire
Airdrie is a town within North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It lies on a plateau roughly 400 ft above sea level, and is approximately 12 miles east of Glasgow city centre. Airdrie forms part of a conurbation with its neighbour Coatbridge, in the former district known as the Monklands. As of 2006,...
in March 1964, and a fully integrated complex was constructed, including a malt
Malt
Malt is germinated cereal grains that have been dried in a process known as "malting". The grains are made to germinate by soaking in water, and are then halted from germinating further by drying with hot air...
distillery--Glenflagler
Glenflagler
Glenflagler Distillery, located in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, has a history dating back to 1892 and produces the whisky Glen Flagler. In its modern form Glen Flagler distillation commenced on the 25 February 1965...
and Killyloch
Killyloch
Killyloch is a malt whisky which was distilled at the Glenflagler Malt Distillery and was first distilled and bonded in February 1965. Killyloch was subsequently closed and demolished by Inver House Distillers Limited in July 1985....
--and a grain
Cereal
Cereals are grasses cultivated for the edible components of their grain , composed of the endosperm, germ, and bran...
distillery Garnheath
Garnheath
Garnheath was a grain distillery founded in 1964, with distillation commencing in February 1965. The annual capacity was 15,000,000 proof gallons.The Garnheath Distillery was closed and demolished by Inver House Distillers Limited in July 1986....
.
Following the death of the founder, there was a period of decline in the fortunes of the company, and the operation became the subject of a management buyout in January 1988. The company was then sold by the management to Thai Beverages
Thai Beverages
Thai Beverage is Thailand's largest and one of the largest beverage alcohol companies in South East Asia with distilleries in Thailand, Scotland, Poland, Ireland, China, and France...
in 2001.