Whyte & Mackay ‘Surprisingly Smooth’ Ad Challenges Perceptions of Blended Whisky

Whyte & Mackay ‘Surprisingly Smooth’ Ad Challenges Perceptions of Blended Whisky

Whyte & Mackay has teamed up with BJL to highlight its unique triple maturation process after research found that the promise of a richer, smoother taste was a positive motivator for consumers. The ‘Surprisingly Smooth’ campaign features a lion depicted as a gentleman enjoying a dram, showcasing the silky quality of the brand’s flagship drink. […]

Diageo Offers to Sell Most of Whyte & Mackay

Diageo Offers to Sell Most of Whyte & Mackay

Drinks giant Diageo has offered to sell most of its Whyte & Mackay business to address regulators’ concerns over competition in the blended Scotch whisky market. The offer, made to the Office of Fair Trading, followed Diageo’s purchase of a 25% stake in Indian company United Spirits, which owns Whyte & Mackay. The deal prompted […]

The Union Gives Jura Whisky Mystic Refresh

The Union Gives Jura Whisky Mystic Refresh

The Union has created a new look for Jura whisky’s core range, drawing on the landscape and mythology of the Scottish island of Jura. Jura brand owner Whyte & Mackay has worked with The Union on several of its products and approached the consultancy in the hope of better communicating Jura’s flavour profiles and brand […]