Scotch Whisky
Balmoore Scotch Whisky is a distinguished spirit aged for three years, originating from the heart of Scotland. Embodying the essence of its Scottish heritage, Balmoore is renowned for its exceptional quality and rich flavor profile.
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Company History
1933: THE BEGINNING
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1933. Ian Macleod & Company Ltd was established. Leonard Russell Senior founded his own whisky broking company in 1936. He died in 1956.
1963: A MOMENTOUS DECISION
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1963. The Russell family acquired Ian Macleod & Co Ltd. Peter Russell was Managing Director.
1964: FAMILY & WHISKY BOND
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1964. David Russell, Peter’s younger brother joined the company, retiring in 2000.
1989: LEONARD RUSSELL
JANUARY 1, 1989. Leonard Russell, Peter’s son, joined the company as Business Development Manager.
2003: GLENGOYNE DISTILLERY AND THE LANGS BRANDS
APRIL 1, 2003. Ian Macleod & Co Ltd changed its name to Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd following the acquisition of Glengoyne Distillery and the Langs brands.
2016: SPENCERFIELD SPIRITS
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016. Acquisition of Spencerfield Spirits including Edinburgh Gin, Pig’s Nose, Sheep Dip and Feathery whiskies.
2017: ROSEBANK REBORN
OCTOBER 1, 2017. Acquisition of Rosebank Distillery, one of Scotland’s most cherished distilleries and most sought-after single malts in the world. An extraordinary opportunity to bring back to life an iconic distillery and quintessential Lowland single malt.
2019: ROSEBANK - THE REVIVAL
Work begins on the crumbling old distillery to prevent it becoming a historical footnote. Our aim is to revive the distillery once Falkirk’s beating heart, bringing jobs and tourism back to the town.