Ian Macleod Distilleries debuts Glengoyne – “The Real Taste of Malt”, “Smokehead Islay” and “King Robert II” Scotch Brands in India

Appoints Veekay Group as the sole distributor of the award winning Single Malt and Blended scotch brands in Haryana
22nd July 2010 – Ian Macleod India Pvt. Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of independent Family owned Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd, one of the world’s largest and most respected companies in the spirits industry, today, announced the launch of its flagship brands – Glengoyne Single Highland Malt Whisky, Smokehead Islay Malt Whisky and King Robert II Blended Scotch Whisky in India. The whisky brands will be initially available in the Northern States of the country primarily in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.
The company also has appointed Veekay & Company, one of the leading distributors in the spirits industry in Haryana as the sole distributors of the brands in the state. Veekay & Co will be promoting sales of Ian Macleod's brands in the state of Haryana in traditional retail, modern retail outlets, hotels, restaurants and clubs.
The Glengoyne Single Highland Malt Whisky, which is distilled, aged and matured at Scotland’s most beautiful distillery, is know for its distinct authentic taste of Malt Whisky, which is untainted by peat smoke. Glengoyne is one of the leading premium unpeated malt whiskies in the world. As an award winning malt, it's the product of an unconventional process, remarkable ingredients and the pride and passion of its people. The Single Highland Malt Whiskey will be available in India in the following variants; 10 Year Old (750ml), 17 Year Old (750ml) and 21 Year Old (700ml).
Whereas the Smokehead Islay Single Malt is a rich, sea-weedy and intensely peaty whisky. The flavour is fresh, fruity and immense, with notes of sherry, iodine, toffee, smoke and sea salt all fighting for recognition. This brand will be available in 700 ml bottle size.
The King Robert II Scotch Whisky, which is a consistent and complex blend of “first class” grain and malt whiskies, is the Ian Macleod’s best selling range of spirits with worldwide sales of 800,000 cases per year. The King Robert II Blended Scotch Whisky is the largest selling blended Scotch whisky in its segment in the Indian airports’ duty free shops and is most sought after amongst the Indian consumers. King Roberts II brand will be available in bottle sizes of 750 ml, 350 ml, 200 ml and 50 ml.
During the launch of the brands, Mr. Jonathan Scott, Area Director, Ian Macleod Distillers, India said “In a marketplace increasingly dominated by a few multi-national companies with global brands, our focus is on the traditional values of quality, value and customer service. Our aim is to offer our customers a choice of top quality spirit brands at right prices. We are therefore investing in our portfolio in India and are in the process to build a range of strong, niche brands, creating long term value for both ourselves and our distributors in the country”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Jatin Veermani, CEO, Veekay & Company said “We are proud to be associated with one of the most reputed distilleries and brands in the world. Our longstanding experience of the North India market and the quality and value ethos that Ian Macleod’s brands represent, creates a unique combination that will deliver remarkable value to our customers.”
Ian Macleod Distillers India Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd, was set up initially to import and distribute own brands and the brands of associate companies in the country . It has plans to bring some of it other leading brands and spirits to India during the course of this year.

About Ian Macleod Distilleries
Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd, is one of the largest and most widely respected independent family owned companies within the spirits industry. Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd are the brand proprietors of Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky, Lang's Blended Scotch Whisky,Hedges & Butler, King Robert II, London Hill Gin, The Chieftain's and Dun Bheagan Ranges, Smokehead Islay Single Malt, Six Isles Island Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Wincarnis Tonic Wines and Macleod's Single Malt Whiskies. Ian Macleod currently produces and sells over 15 million bottles of spirits per year.
About Veekay & Company
Veekay & Company holds the L-1 BF license to supply to all duty paid outlets in Haryana. The company is the first one to have the Custom Bonded warehouse to deal with the Duty free outlets & has a presence in the retail sector as well in Modern retail (L-10B) chain named Global Wines & Spirits in Haryana. Apart from this, Veekay & company (L-1 BF) has its presence at almost all the duty paid outlets in Haryana. It is the official distributors for almost 25-30 companies for Haryana and supplies to more than 87% of the outlets in Haryana.

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