Established as a grocery business in 1895 by James Gordon and John Alexander MacPhail used their centrical and commodious premises' to showcase local produce and curate exotic commodities from around the world. 

From an eponymously named South Street retail shop, we have expanded into a multi-faceted international business: retailer, international trade partner, distiller, and of course, single malt maturation experts.

Malt maturation experts

Malt maturation experts

For more than 125 years, our Speyside family business has carved out a unique niche for itself in the Scotch malt whisky market as experts in the understanding of matching the cask to spirit.

Our philosophy

Our philosophy

The wood makes the whisky

Our spiritual home

Our spiritual home

Proudly trading since 1895, the Elgin South Street retail shop is the genesis of the company today.

International business

International business

Our exceptional single malt Scotch whiskies are enjoyed around the world.

Our distillery

Our distillery

In 1998, the company fulfilled a long held family ambition to open and operate their own distillery, Benromach.

Our gin

Our gin

In 2018, the company opened the doors to Red Door Gin, named after the distinctive red doors at Benromach Distillery.

Careers with us

Careers with us

We are the proud employer of a dynamic, dedicated, and determined staff.

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