Highland Distillers was founded in 1887 by the Robertson family. In 1970 Highland purchased Matthew Gloag & Son, producers of the Famous Grouse blended whisky and acquired The Macallan single malt Scotch producers in Speyside, in 1996.[1] Highland also produced the Highland Park brand whisky. Highland Distillers was purchased by the Edrington Group in 1999. William Grant & Sons and the Edrington Group took Highland Distillers private in 2000.
References
- ↑ "The Macallan Distillers Ltd. History". Funding Universe.
Further reading
- "Merger may be end of road for Highland Distillers chief Industry source believes that Edrington deal with partner overshadows executives' unique chemistry". Herald Scotland. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
- "Highland Distillers Weighs Local Arm". Business Standard. 20 December 2001. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
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