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Scotch whisky distiller InchDairnie Distillery has merged with Glasgow-based MacDuff International to form a new company, InchDairnie Whisky.

Effective 1 May, the unified business will be led by Graham Glen as commercial managing director and Scott Sneddon as distilling managing director.

In a statement on LinkedIn, the combined business said: “This strategic move brings together two respected names in Scotch whisky - uniting tradition, innovation and shared ambition under one identity. The merger will streamline operations, strengthen alignment across teams and sharpen our focus on delivering exceptional whisky to a global audience.”

Founded in 2015 by Ian Palmer, InchDairnie launched its first brand in 2023 and has been producing whisky for MacDuff since its inception, including the Islay Mist and Lauder’s brands. Established in 1992, MacDuff also handled international sales and distribution of InchDairnie’s Ryleaw brand.

Glen commented: “Working as one business, with one team and one vision sets us up for long-term success. While the MacDuff name will be retired from active use, it remains a proud part of our legacy.”

Sneddon added: “This is more than a name change, it is a statement of intent. It comes at an exciting time as we prepare to launch our first single malt signature bottling, KinGlassie.”

According to InchDairnie's new website, the company will sell to global markets including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Taiwan and parts of Europe. KinGlassie, a peated single malt, will launch in the coming weeks.