Ian Macleod Distillers

Founded in 1933 as Ian Macleod & Co. Ltd. and acquired by the Russell family in 1963, Ian Macleod Distillers is an independent, family-owned spirits company renowned for its premium Scotch whisky offerings. Operating a state-of-the-art bottling facility at Broxburn Bottlers, the firm also boasts ownership of Glengoyne Highland Distillery, Tamdhu Speyside Distillery, the Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Rosebank Distillery, complementing its wider portfolio of quality spirits. Among Ian Macleod Distillers’ celebrated whisky brands are The Dun Bheagan, Chieftain’s, and Smokehead—each reflecting the company’s long-standing commitment to craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation in the world of Scottish spirits.