Whyte & Mackay

Unveiling The Dalmore Cask Curation Series Port Edition. An exceptional trio of aged Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, born from an exclusive partnership with Symington Family Estates, who grant The Dalmore’s whisky makers exclusive access to the rarest of Graham’s Port casks. The 2024 release is the second chapter in the series that celebrates The Dalmore’s whisky-making artistry and the role played by exquisite casks sourced from the world’s finest winemakers, in the creation of the iconic Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Thank you to our partners at Symington Family Estates and A.B. Florence S.r.l.. It has been a truly special year for the extraordinary Cask Curation Series. Strictly limited to 150 sets. Available worldwide. #TheDalmore #WhyteAndMackay

As whisky makers, we understand our responsibility to limit our environmental impact. We have outlined our commitment to sustainability in the Whyte & Mackay Green Print, which details our journey toward a sustainable future. In line with our goals, the recent delivery of the Jura Biomass Boiler to our Jura Distillery was a remarkable feat that required careful planning, collaboration, and hard work from everyone involved. The crane to lift the substantial boiler was delivered to the site on Friday, May 24th, followed by the boiler on Sunday, May 26th. This delivery schedule was strategically planned to avoid a race on the island on Saturday, showcasing the thoughtful consideration given to local events and activities. The logistics of transporting such a heavy load along the rugged island presented a significant challenge, with the boiler alone weighing over 40 tonnes, not including the vehicle weight.  To cope with these demands, a temporary slipway at the Forest Lodge Estate was developed in the weeks before the offload. Approximately two miles north of Craighouse, the slipway required extensive collaboration, including an agreement with the estate, road preparation, and installing over a mile of trackway to protect the roadway. The successful offload, which took place at high tide, was made possible by favourable weather conditions and an additional breakdown truck that carefully manoeuvred the boiler up the slipway. The arrival of the crane and the boiler was met with warm applause from the locals at the Jura Hotel, highlighting the community's support and enthusiasm. With all equipment on site and the final pressure testing of the boiler on site achieved in September, commissioning will be ongoing in October. We thank all of our suppliers for their work on this project but especially, VYNCKE, STODDART CRANE HIRE LTD. for cranage, BL Contracts Ltd for the temporary slipway and on-site civils, Fostec for integrating the new boiler house with the existing site, and Ferguson Transport & Shipping for the delivery and footage. #Jura #WhyteAndMackay

Imagination, since 1824. Our 200th Anniversary Collection. This breathtaking display cabinet houses six of our rarest bottles of Fettercairn Single Malt Whisky. Brought to life by master craftsman John Galvin, just ten of these handcrafted cabinets have been created to celebrate two centuries of whisky making and our vision for the future. #WhyteAndMackay #LifeAtWhyteAndMackay #Fettercairn

The theme for this week is ‘Impact Matters’, a call-to-action to everyone during #NationalInclusionWeek2024 and beyond. To share why even small steps in the right direction can have a significant impact, we caught up with People Development Lead Sara Duffy. She explains how each of us can make strides to make Whyte & Mackay a more inclusive workplace. #WhyteAndMackay #LifeAtWhyteAndMackay

To celebrate #NationalInclusionWeek2024, we wanted to share and highlight the story of our colleague Louis-Jérôme Barbosa-Doise. The theme for National Inclusion Week 2024 is ‘Impact Matters’, a call-to-action to everyone in your organisation, from leaders, to inclusion professionals through to teams and individuals. #WhyteAndMackay #LifeAtWhyteAndMackay

'Since 1844' sits proudly on each bottle of Whyte & Mackay. Our story began in the heart of Glasgow, on the banks of the River Clyde. (In fact, 1-in-5 ships at the time were built and launched from these docks) That's why our founders, James Whyte and Charles Mackay, decided to create a superior blended whisky for the thriving community of Glasgow. It wasn't just an alternative to the Cognac of the time; it was a way to reward Scottish talent with Scottish spirit. The rest is history, though its intent to reward pride and passion remains today. #WhyteAndMackay #MadeInScotland

Congratulations to our team for their success in this year's Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards. Whyte & Mackay picked up two awards: The BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Award for Excellence in Natural Capital, Climate Change and Sustainable Communities and the Highlands and Islands Enterprise Award for Excellence in Local Supply Chain. We'd like to extend our congratulations to the rest of the winners and thank Prosper for the evening and fantastic ceremony. #WhyteAndMackay

Our Distillery Manager, Stewart Walker, began his career as a warehouse operator with Fettercairn in 1990. “I was born about a mile from Fettercairn Distillery and actually moved onto the same street at the age of eight, so it has always been part of my life. I'm in a position where there isn’t a single job in this distillery that I don’t know how to perform.” #WhyteAndMackay #LifeAtWhyteAndMackay #Fettercairn

Hosted every year during the last week of May, Fèis Ìle is an island-wide festival that celebrates the whisky, music and culture of Jura and Islay. This year, on Friday 31st May, we hosted a collection of guests at our beachside distillery on Jura, sharing our passion for whisky, community and of course a dram or two of our Fèis Ìle Edition. We received fantastic feedback on samples and all sessions with over 350 visitors joining us at the distillery. 📸 : Konrad Borkowski #WhyteAndMackay #JuraWhisky #FeisIle #IslayFestival

Our Supply Chain is a thriving part of Whyte & Mackay, and the opportunity to connect as a function is rare.   We had an amazing time hosting our colleagues at the first of our Connecting for Our Future events at the stunning Hopetoun House on 26 August. Over 250 colleagues gathered to receive updates on our strategy and gain insights into the luxury category from our guest speaker, Kate Waddell.   It was a valuable opportunity for everyone to come together, connect, share the fantastic work taking place, and look ahead. We're excited to continue these events at other great locations for colleagues across the business during September and October.   #WhyteAndMackay