Ballantine, George, & Son Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Barclay & McKinlay
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, Scotland
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, Scotland
- Glasgow, City of Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, Scotland
Sectors:
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Beverage production
Distilling & blending
Notes:
Traces origins to 1827 when established in Edinburgh by George Ballantine, d1891, as a grocery business selling in particular whiskies. Opened a second but larger establishment at Glasgow in 1865 which focused on selling wines and spirits. Started whisky blending with success leading to exports. Incorporated in c1880s. 1919 acquired by Barclay & McKinlay and in 1937 sold on to Hiram Walker of Canada who expanded business by acquiring and building distilleries. Post 1945 emerged as a top selling brand. Subsequently other owners and continues
Publications:
- History of George Ballantine & Son by Mantle, Jonathan
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Barclay & McKinlay
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, Scotland
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, Scotland
- Glasgow, City of Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, Scotland
Sectors:
- Beverage production Distilling & blending
Notes:
Traces origins to 1827 when established in Edinburgh by George Ballantine, d1891, as a grocery business selling in particular whiskies. Opened a second but larger establishment at Glasgow in 1865 which focused on selling wines and spirits. Started whisky blending with success leading to exports. Incorporated in c1880s. 1919 acquired by Barclay & McKinlay and in 1937 sold on to Hiram Walker of Canada who expanded business by acquiring and building distilleries. Post 1945 emerged as a top selling brand. Subsequently other owners and continuesPublications:
- History of George Ballantine & Son by Mantle, Jonathan