CS James And Sons
Producer of the Islay Storm single malt, owned by the Highlands & Islands Scotch Whisky Co.
Old Montrose Profile
Blended Scotch Whisky
Old Montrose was a brand of blended Scotch established in the 1970s. Expressions included a De Luxe and Pure Malt (vatted) bottling. The brand is still owned by Montrose Scotch Whisky Company Ltd, although is no longer produced.
Old Montrose History
Old Montrose was first produced during the 1970s by the Dolvers, a London-based German family which blended and bottled a variety of whiskies including Pipe Major and Glen Kindie.
In 2006, East Kilbride blender JG Distillers Ltd, part of Campbell Meyer & Co Ltd, acquired the company and its brands.
Timeline
- 1973 The Montrose Scotch Whisky Company is incorporated, wholly owned by Gunter and Iwona Dolvers
- 2006 The Montrose Whisky Company and Old Montrose are acquired by JG Distillers Ltd, which files a trademark for Old Montrose
- 2008 The Old Montrose trademark is assigned to John Maclaren & Sons Ltd, a subsidiary of Campbell Meyer & Co Ltd.
- 2016 The Old Montrose trademark is renewed
Owner
Current owner
See also
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Blender
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Brand
Islay Storm
Independently bottled Islay single malt Scotch whisky with an upfront peaty profile.
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Distiller
Morrison Glasgow Distillers
Holding company overseeing the construction and operation of the Clydeside distillery in Glasgow.
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Brand
Black Ship
Blended Scotch whisky produced by Marussia Beverages that was named after a great Scottish warship.