Scottish spirits company announces move to Glasgow city centre

CBRE concludes deal on behalf of Legal & General following significant refurbishment of Kintyre House on West George Street

Glasgow – Premium Scottish spirits business, CVH Spirits, has relocated to Kintyre House in Glasgow city centre, marking a significant move for the premium spirits business, which is custodian for Bunnahabhain, Deanston and Tobermory distilleries.

Global real estate adviser CBRE acted on behalf of landlord Legal and General (L&G), securing a five-year, 3,024 sq ft lease, which will see CVH relocate its corporate operations from East Kilbride.

The move will see around 30 staff across marketing, finance, HR, IT and commercial functions establish a new central hub in the city centre, while production, bottling, blending and warehousing operations will remain at the company’s East Kilbride site.

Founded in 2023, CVH Spirits was previously part of the Distell Group and earlier operated as Burn Stewart Distillers. Today, the business is an independent premium spirits company and custodian of some of Scotland’s most recognised distilleries and whisky brands, with the company employing around 300 people across the UK, EU and Asia.

The relocation marks a significant investment by CVH Spirits’, underlining its commitment to its Scottish operations and the company’s continued commercial focus following the appointment of Chief Executive Officer Ronan O’Rahilly last year. Establishing a high quality, central headquarters reflects the company’s confidence in its brand portfolio and future opportunity as it continues to build momentum domestically and internationally.

Kintyre House has been recently refurbished to provide modern, efficient workspace with an EPC A energy rating, and offering L&G’s ‘Capsule’ brand of fully fitted office space, including meeting rooms, breakout areas, workstations and pre-installed IT infrastructure. Home to established occupiers including Hiscox and Maven Capital Partners UK LLP, the building sits on West George Street, one of Glasgow’s most recognised business addresses, surrounded by a vibrant mix of restaurants and amenities, and just minutes on foot from both Glasgow Central and Queen Street stations.

Martin Speirs, Director at CBRE Scotland, said: “CVH Spirits’ move to Kintyre House is a clear statement of intent and the latest positive signal for Glasgow city centre. In a competitive market, businesses are being more selective about where and how they occupy space, and Kintyre House offers the quality, efficiency and profile that forward-looking companies are seeking. We were pleased to advise L&G in securing a strong occupier in CVH Spirits for the building.”

Will Kelly, Senior Asset Manager at L&G, said: “We are pleased to welcome CVH Spirits to Kintyre House. Their decision to relocate to the building reflects the strength of the recent refurbishment and the continued appeal of high-quality, well-located office space in the heart of Glasgow.

“Securing a business of this calibre reinforces our confidence in the asset and in the city centre market. We remain committed to investing in our portfolio to ensure it meets the expectations of modern occupiers and supports long term performance.”

Ronan O’Rahilly, Chief Executive Officer at CVH Spirits, said: “Our move into the heart of Glasgow marks an important milestone for CVH Spirits and for the continued development of our world-renowned brands.

“There have been well-documented challenges across the whisky industry over the last 12 months, but we are taking a long-term view and continuing to invest with confidence. This new, refurbished city centre space gives our teams an environment that reflects our forward-thinking, commercially focused approach, commitment to the trade and our ambitions for growth.”

Kintyre House currently has two remaining high-quality, fully-fitted suites available ranging from 2,012 – 5,298 sq ft, providing ready to occupy space for incoming tenants. CBRE and Savills act as joint letting agents for the property.

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SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE RETURNS WITH DISTILLED EVENT 

After a record-breaking year at the Spirit of Speyside Festival, the celebrations continue as tickets go on sale for the 10^th anniversary of Distilled, the popular two-day spirits and craft beer event.

Following a one-year hiatus while Elgin Town Hall undergoes major refurbishment, Distilled returns on Friday 11^th and Saturday 12^th September 2026 at the Alexander Graham Bell Centre at UHI Moray in Elgin, bringing together more than 20 drink producers from across Speyside.

While whisky remains a major attraction in the area, Distilled is about much more than Scotland’s national drink.  The event shines a spotlight on Speyside’s vibrant community of craft producers, allowing visitors to discover everything from whisky and gin to beer and other premium spirits, all under one roof.

Three sessions are available, starting on Friday evening at 6pm, followed by two sessions on the Saturday at 11am and 4pm.  Attendance is limited to just 150 visitors per session, and organisers expect tickets to sell out quickly.

Speyside brands confirmed include The Glenlivet, Aberlour, Gordon & MacPhail, Strathisla, Benriach, The GlenAllachie and Cardhu.

Visitors will be able to choose from 3 passes for each session with the line-up still being finalised.  A Discovery Pass gives access to the event where you can sample from each stand at your own pace.

The Masterclass Pass includes two exclusive 45-minute Masterclasses.  Confirmed brands so far include Glen Moray, Elixir Distillers and Speyburn.  If you prefer a more laid-back experience guests can opt for the Premium Pass with access to a chill-out area and two exclusive pours from Speyside brands.

Henry Angus, Chairman of the festivals, said: “It’s wonderful to be back with Distilled after a break last year.  While the venue has changed, the enthusiasm from Speyside producers remains as strong as ever.

“Distilled creates a fantastic opportunity for visitors to have the chance to meet the people behind the brands, sample fantastic products and experience the incredible diversity of drinks production across the region.”

TICKET INFORMATION –

Tickets for Distilled 2026 go on sale from 12pm on Friday 26th June with an Early Bird special discounted price for Friday evening of £35 for the Discovery Pass until 24^th July.  After that, tickets will go on sale at £40.  All tickets include a Glencairn Crystal glass with a lanyard.

There will only be 25 Premium Passes available at £60, which gives access to the Premium Lounge where there will be exclusive pours during each session.  A limited number of Early Bird tickets will be available on Friday evening at £55, subject to availability.

Again, to make it very exclusive, there will only be 25 Masterclass Passes at £70 and includes a deeper insight into the drams and heritage behind the brands.  Again, a limited number of Early Bird tickets will be available at £65, subject to availability.

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Spirit of Speyside: Distilled

The team behind the annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival brings another fantastic event to the sampling table – Spirit of Speyside: Distilled. Where the world’s best whisky distillers unite under one roof on their own doorstep. At the festival, Speyside’s whisky distillers are accompanied by award-winning brewers, gin crafters and there will be lots of local food on offer.

Spirit of Speyside

Spirit of Speyside organises some of the world’s premier whisky events, welcoming visitors to the beauty of Speyside from across the globe each year. The organisation is responsible for the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival each year with hundreds of events incorporating the Whisky School and Whisky Awards. The same team also hosts Spirit of Speyside: Distilled, exclusively for whisky distillers.

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival

First launched in 1999, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival’s annual celebration of Scotland’s national drink has developed into one of the largest events of its kind anywhere in the world. This year it will celebrate its 27^th anniversary with a programme of around 500+ whisky-inspired events over 6 days.  The Festival is a true mecca for the curious beginner and the whisky connoisseur alike. Festival events take place throughout Speyside, the biggest whisky-producing region in Scotland, located in the Moray area in the north-east of the country between Aberdeen and Inverness. Over the years, the Festival has developed close links with many Speyside businesses and communities who help to fund the festival. It is a true team effort to deliver an ever-improving range of events and services to make the six days of the festival a truly unforgettable experience.

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Introducing the new A. D. Rattray Cask Islay 10 Year Old – Special Edition.

Building on the success of our acclaimed 2019 Cask Islay Sherry Edition, this new release elevates the experience with a 10-year age statement and a richer, more pronounced sherry influence. This exceptional expression takes everything you love about our Classic Cask Islay and turns up the depth, richness and intensity. Matured in a combination of 1st fill Oloroso sherry butts and 1st fill Oloroso sherry barriques, it delivers a powerful marriage of bold smoky Islay character and sweet sherry influence. Enjoy flavours of: Coastal smoke, Orange, Raisin Praline. Bottled at cask strength of 57.3%, non-chill filtered and natural colour.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Deep Amber

Nose: Blood orange, blackberry and rich coastal smoke.

Palate: Dark cherry, tangy marmalade and caramelised nut praline.

Finish: Long and warming, with spiced bramble jam over gentle ash.

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BONHAMS HONG KONG SETS

NEW WORLD AUCTION RECORD

FOR A BOTTLE OF JAPANESE WHISKY

A Unique Yamazaki 50-Year-Old, Created for Club Natsume

Achieves HK$8,250,000 (US$1,050,000)

 Karuizawa 52-Year-Old Cask #5627, 1960 – Treasure Ship

Sells for HK$6,250,000 (US$797,000)

Sharon Chan hammering down the Yamazaki 50-Year-Old – Exclusively Created for Club Natsume to set a new world auction record for a bottle of Japanese whisky

Yamazaki 50-Year-Old Exclusively Created for Club Natsume

Hong Kong — Bonhams set a new benchmark today at The Legendary Japanese Whisky sale, where a unique Yamazaki 50‑Year‑Old created exclusively for Club Natsume soared to HK$8,250,000 (approx. US$1,050,000), nearly doubling its high estimate (estimate: HK$2,800,000 – 4,200,000) and setting a new world auction record for a bottle of Japanese whisky. Alongside the Karuizawa 52‑Year‑Old Cask #5627, 1960 – Treasure Ship, which realised HK$6,250,000 (approx. US$797,000; estimate: HK$2,200,000 – 3,200,000), the two rare ultra-aged bottles together achieved HK$14.5 million. Bonhams now holds the top three prices ever achieved at international auction for a bottle of Japanese whisky, affirming its unrivalled leadership in the category.

The Yamazaki 50-Year-Old ignited fierce competition in Bonhams’ Hong Kong saleroom. After intense bidding by three determined collectors in the room and on the phones, the bottle achieved a record-breaking HK$8,250,000. The spirited contest eclipsed the previous record of HK$6,200,000 (approx. US$790,000), set at Bonhams Hong Kong in 2020 for a Yamazaki 55-Year-Old, underscoring strong demand for ultra-rare Japanese whiskies.

Amayès Aouli, Global Head of Wine & Spirits, Bonhams, comments: “Breaking the world record for a Japanese whisky at auction is an important milestone. I would like to thank our passionate bidders, the consignor and all the Bonhams teams involved. It is also another powerful signal of Bonhams’ commitment to shaping the future of fine wine and spirits auctions. We are not simply responding to market demand; we are redefining it through expertise, authenticity and a truly international platform. This record underscores our ambition: to be the trusted global reference in our field and to keep elevating the category to new heights.”

(Left) Karuizawa 52-Year-Old Cask #5627, 1960 – Treasure Ship; (Right) Yamazaki 50-Year-Old Exclusively Created for Club Natsume

Among the rarest Japanese whiskies in existence, the Yamazaki 50‑Year‑Old is the distillery’s second‑oldest expression, released only in 2005, 2007 and 2011. This singular example stands apart for its exceptional provenance: created exclusively for Club Natsume in Nagoya to commemorate the club’s 50^th anniversary, distinguished by a washi label and signed by Suntory’s Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo.

The Legendary Japanese Whisky sale followed the “white-glove sale” of Masterpiece Cellar of a Prescient Collector – Finest & Rarest Wines earlier today. In a packed saleroom, all 350 lots were sold for a total of over HK$23 million (approx. US$2,930,000), surpassing the pre-sale high estimate.

Building on these two successful live auctions, three online sales are also underway. Icons of Elegance: The Private Wine Collection of Marie‑France Van Damme (closing on 3 June), Wine Icons from Distinguished Private Collections (closing on 4 June), together with A Dialogue of Time: Finest and Rarest Spirits (closing on 4 June), offer collectors further opportunities to acquire exceptional bottles.

About Bonhams

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is one of the world’s leading auction houses — defined by connection, and home to the curious.

With over 230 years of expertise, Bonhams operates a global network of trusted specialists across 24 countries, including flagship salerooms in London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong. Across more than 60 specialist categories, Bonhams serves collectors of every kind — from emerging to established — with the objects, stories and expertise that define their collecting journey.

Beyond auctions, Bonhams is both a destination for discovery and for industry-leading services and support. Its rotating programme of exhibitions and public programming is free and open to all, reflecting a longstanding commitment to curiosity, cultural conversation and the enduring power of objects.

For forthcoming auctions and details of specialist departments, visit Bonhams.com. Bonhams: A house built on knowledge. Defined by connection. Home to the curious.  

We all have it – that one Tasting Note that’s just a bit out there, but also perfectly encapsulates your experience of the whisky:  “New cotton clothes and holding a glass of white wine, we perused a flower shop’s wares,” or “Fat peat smoke, anchovy paste, medicinal tinctures, iodine, malt vinegar and freshly dried laundry by the sea.”

Intrigued? These Tasting Notes are from our June Outturn, which is live NOW. 

We’re continuing with the roll out of the Society’s new flavour profiles. The original twelve flavour profiles have evolved into eight mouthwatering categories – each with a new name, colour and character. This is a refinement and a refocus on flavour based on our historical archive of Tasting Notes and member feedback. Discover more here.

More of the new profiles will be introduced over time as we slowly retire the old profiles.

HARMONIOUSLY BALANCED

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AGE:  14 years

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AGE:  14 years

CASK:  1st fill ex-bourbon hogshead

DELIGHTFUL DEVELOPMENT

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AGE:  11 years

CASK:  2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel

TAKING TAFFY TO SICILY

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AGE:  9 years

CASK:  1st fill ex-bourbon barrel

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AGE:  17 years

CASK:  1st fill hogshead heavy char #4

RUFTY TUFTY

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AGE:  11 years

CASK:  Refill ex-bourbon hogshead

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Dumbarton 60 Years Old ULTRA

ABV: 42.3% 70 cL

After years in the making, we are proud to introduce NECTERE – the latest addition to the Lindores Abbey core range, and the first bottle to feature our updated design.

NECTERE is our fully Sherry-matured single malt: rooted in place, shaped by history, and brought to life by the people who make it. The name comes from the Latin conectere – to link, to bind, to connect. It unites the pioneering craft of the monks who first distilled at Lindores Abbey in 1494 with the living tradition of Sherry production in Jerez. And yes, it delivers what the name promises: pure nectar.

THE CASKS
Nectere is matured exclusively across four classic Sherry styles – Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, Amontillado and Palo Cortado. Each contributes its own layer of character: dark fruit, warm spice, nuttiness and depth that only the finest Sherry wood can give. Using all four together in a single expression is uncommon in the industry. Finding the balance between them is the craft.

THE LIQUID
Mahogany in colour. The nose opens with sweet treacle, red apples, vanilla custard cream and cinnamon. On the palate, mellow molasses, chocolate raisins, nutty macaroons, toffee and warming spices unfold with a velvety, beautifully balanced complexity. The finish is long and creamy, with nutmeg and cinnamon lingering at the back of the palate.

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Nectere launches in the UK on Thursday 25th June. You can pre-order your bottle today, and it will be shipped to you on launch day!

We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it.

With thanks,
The Lindores Abbey Distillery Team

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