International
Beverage, who lists Knockdhu (anCnoc),
Old Pulteney, Balblair and Speyburn in
its portfolio, builds its Scottish team
for growth.
 Acclaimed
spirits producer International Beverage
who lists Knockdhu (anCnoc), Old
Pulteney, Balblair and Speyburn in its
portfolio of Scotch malt whisky
distilleries today announced two key
appointments to its Scottish team, as
the business gears up to deliver
ambitious global growth plans across its
award-winning whisky line-up.
Following the retirement of
long-standing Speyburn Distillery
Manager Bobby Anderson in April, former
William Grant Distilleries Process
Leader Euan Henderson has been confirmed
as his successor.
Having started his career at Edradour
Distillery and Allied Distillers, Euan
went on to work for Chivas Brothers at
Aberlour, Tormore, Glenallachie, The
Glenlivet and others in a variety of
operational roles, before moving to
William Grant to work at their Balvenie,
Kininvie and Glenfiddich Distilleries.
Euan said: "It’s an enormous honour to
be taking the reins at Speyburn, after
the long and distinguished service of
Bobby Anderson. As well as being one of
Scotland’s most picturesque
distilleries, it produces a whisky of
incredible character and quality, which
has been justly rewarded around the
world over the years. These are big
shoes to fill, but I’ll be honouring
Bobby’s legacy of craftsmanship and
sustainability, working with the
wonderful distillery team to hatch some
exciting plans as we celebrate our 125th
anniversary in 2022."
The business was also bolstered
earlier this year with the arrival of
Sean Priestly as Group Distilleries
Manager. His remit is to oversee
operations at the company's distilleries, which produce Old
Pulteney, Speyburn, Balblair and anCnoc
single malt whiskies, Hankey Bannister
blended whisky and Caorunn Gin.
With a background in pharmaceuticals and
10 years’ experience at Diageo under his
belt working in distilling and the malts
team at Clynelish, Lagavulin and Caol
Ila Distilleries, Sean is focusing on
growth, people and sustainability in his
new role.
He commented: ‘In my first few months
with International Beverage I’ve been so
impressed with the quality of their
spirits, and also how ahead they are in
terms of sustainability – a field in
which they’re well on their way to being
leaders in the sector. It’s very
exciting to be part of business that
doesn’t just talk, and isn’t afraid to
innovate and take proper action to
improve energy efficiency and reduce
environmental impact, particularly at a
time when consumers are looking for
products made with the minimum impact on
the environment.
‘International Beverage also understands
the value of people, and in doing things
with passion and authenticity to make
great products and brands. It’s a real
privilege to be working with their team
of talented and committed distillery
managers to achieve some exciting plans
together.
International Beverage is also boosting
its flourishing graduate and apprentice
programme with an additional four roles
currently being filled across its
distilleries and at its Airdrie
headquarters.
You will find Inter-Bev's range of
single malt whiskies including anCnoc,
Old Pulteney, Balblair and Speyburn as
well their Hankey Bannister blended
whisky available from specialist online whisky retailers
such as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop
and
Master of Malt
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