Vladivar

UK: Beam Global exec joins Whyte & Mackay

6 Jan 2009

Whyte & Mackay has poached an executive from Beam Global Spirits & Wine to head up its sales and marketing operations.

UK: Whyte & Mackay readies responsible drinking push for Vladivar

16 Oct 2008

Whyte & Mackay has launched a new GBP1m (US$1.7m) advertising campaign for its Vladivar vodka brand in the UK.

The Losh Cause – Vodka must shift out of neutral

28 Aug 2008

Vodka is soon to take over from Scotch whisky as the most consumed spirit in the UK. But Chris Losh sees its success as a triumph of marketing over substance, and wonders whether consumer interest can be sustained if drinkers, like bartenders, begin looking to spirits with more flavour, product heritage and variety to offer, like gin and rum.

INDIA: United Spirits mulls energy drink launch - report

15 Apr 2008

United Spirits is contemplating a move into the energy drink sector in an effort to boost vodka sales, according to reports.

Pot of Gould – The (brand) name game

27 Nov 2007

There may be many facets to a winning marketing mix, but a strong brand name that captures the consumer’s imagination is clearly fundamental. Patience Gould looks at some notable hits and misses to get to the bottom of what defines successful branding.

UK: Whyte & Mackay to sponsor UK Boat Show

30 Aug 2007

Whyte & Mackay has confirmed it will headline sponsor this year’s Earls Court Boat show in London.

INDIA: United Spirits looks to up vodka profile - report

30 Aug 2007

United Spirits is mulling an expansion of its vodka offering in its home market, according to reports.

UK: Whyte & Mackay cuts FY losses

26 Jul 2007

Whyte & Mackay has reduced its losses in its last fiscal year, according to recently-released accounts.

UK: Whyte & Mackay boss steps down

5 Jul 2007

Scotch whisky firm Whyte & Mackay’s group managing director has resigned.

UK: UB Group closes Whyte & Mackay purchase

16 May 2007

India’s UB Group has finally succeeded in snapping up Whyte & Mackay.

INDIA/UK: UB pursuit of Whyte & Mackay nears conclusion

23 Mar 2007

India’s UB Group is close to finally sealing the takeover of UK distiller Whyte & Mackay, just-drinks understands. UB, headed by Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya, has pursued Whyte & Mackay since starting takeover talks in October.

INDIA/UK: UB begins Whyte & Mackay due diligence

22 Feb 2007

India’s UB Group has embarked on the due diligence of long-time quarry Whyte & Mackay, just-drinks understands.

UK/INDIA: Whyte & Mackay chief denies UB "deal"

19 Feb 2007

Vivian Imerman, chairman and chief executive at UK distiller Whyte & Mackay, has quashed reports that he has agreed a deal to sell the company to India’s UB Group. Imerman issued a robust statement after reports over the weekend claimed he had settled on a deal worth GBP550m (US$1.1bn) with UB chairman Vijay Mallya.

UK: Two Whyte & Mackay directors quit

5 Feb 2007

Two top directors have reportedly quit UK distiller Whyte & Mackay.

INDIA: UB coy on Whyte & Mackay "final offer"

9 Jan 2007

India’s UB Group has refused to confirm reports that it will not raise its bid for Whyte & Mackay ahead of a reported meeting between the two companies to finalise the deal.

INDIA/UK: UB nears Whyte & Mackay deal

20 Dec 2006

India’s UB Group looks to be closing in on the acquisition of UK spirits group Whyte & Mackay after months of negotiations.

UK: Whyte & Mackay says UB talks ongoing

20 Nov 2006

Whyte & Mackay has confirmed it is still in talks with UB Group over a possible sale of the company to the Indian drinks titan.

INDIA: UB "expects" Whyte & Mackay deal

9 Oct 2006

India’s UB Group has said it expects to at least secure a distribution and licencing deal with UK distiller Whyte & Mackay.

UK: Whyte & Mackay dismisses sale talk

9 Oct 2006

Whyte & Mackay has dismissed reports in India that the UK distiller has been sold to UB Group - but admitted that it has received offers for parts of its business.

Vladivar tunes into music scene in bands promo

8 Sep 2006

In a bid to raise its profile with younger urban drinkers, the UK vodka brand Vladivar is looking to assist bands as they seek to make their way in the music business. David Robertson and Ben Cooper report on a marketing initiative which breaks new ground in the already vibrant area of tailored on-premise promotion.

UK: Whyte & Mackay ends Maxxium tie-up

1 Sep 2006

Whyte & Mackay has taken the UK distribution of two key brands in-house after agreeing to end its contract with Maxxium. The UK distiller said today (1 September) that it would take over the UK distribution of Whyte & Mackay Scotch whisky and Vladivar vodka on 1 March next year.

UK: Suitors eye buoyant Whyte & Mackay

16 Aug 2006

Whyte & Mackay MD Bob Brannan has revealed the company has received “a number of approaches” from potential suitors as reports in India claim UB Group is eyeing the UK distiller’s brand portfolio.

UK: Whyte & Mackay chief bullish as own-label prices rise

31 Jul 2006

Whyte & Mackay managing director Bob Brannan has spoken of his confidence in the company’s future after revealing that retail prices of private-label Scotch were rising for the first time in 15 years.

UK: Revamped Vladivar takes irreverent line

31 May 2006

Repackaged vodka brand Vladivar is aiming to communicate its “irreverent and unconventional persona” in a marketing push in the UK market.

UK: Invergordon Distillers sale a step nearer

6 Feb 2006

Several bidders are in the running for Whyte & Mackay’s Invergordon Distillers business and are conducting due diligence on the site, just-drinks understands.

UK: Whyte and Mackay to sell Invergordon site

2 Dec 2005

Whyte and Mackay has said it is open to offers for its Invergordon distillery as it continues to restructure its business.

UK: Whyte & Mackay in major marketing push

16 Nov 2005

UK spirits group Whyte & Mackay is set to invest GBP100m (US$172.5m) behind a global relaunch of its key brands.

INDIA: Whyte & Mackay linked to Shaw Wallace bid

17 Jan 2005

The Scotch whisky group Whyte & Mackay has been named as a third potential bidder for the liquor business of India’s Shaw Wallace by local press.

UK: Whyte & Mackay to launch cocktail RTDs

6 Apr 2004

Whyte and Mackay is to launch a range of ready-to-drink cocktails under the Vladivar brand – in a joint initiative with Independent Distillers. The 4% ABV range which will be launched in two phases includes Vladivar White Russian, Vladivar Black Russian, Vladivar Cosmopolitan and Vladivar Sea Breeze.

INDIA: Absolut to get domestic launch

5 Dec 2003

The Swedish vodka Absolut is to be launched on the Indian market.