Whyte & Mackay 13 y.o. “The Thirteen” 1
The history of this Scottish institution, which just so happens to produce one (and own the distillery of another; Dalmore) of my favourite whiskies, is rather turbulent. The companies roots lie in warehousing, which was its main concern for as long as it went under the name of Allan & Poynter (1843-1882) until it was purchased by Charles Mackay & James Whyte. When they purchased the business, and changed its name, the main source of income came from storing and distributing spirits, primarily whisky. Thus, they decided to start blending, and so Whyte & Mackay whisky came to be.