Diageo plc is a British multinational alcoholic beverage company, with its headquarters in London, England. It operates from 132 sites around the world. It is a major distributor of Scotch whisky and other spirits. Distilleries owned by Diageo produce 40% of all Scotch whisky with over 24 brands, such as Johnnie Walker, J&B and Old Parr.
Diageo world headquarters in Park Royal, London, England
Diageo received major backlash from the public and the Scottish Government following the controversial decision to close Johnnie Walker production in Kilmarnock, Scotland, the birthplace of the brand's founder and production hub since 1820
Diageo's Gimli Plant in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada, the global supply plant for Crown Royal (the top-selling Canadian whisky in United States)
Caol Ila distillery on the Isle of Islay, Scotland
Scotch whisky is malt whisky or grain whisky, made in Scotland.
Scotch whisky
Greybeard Heather Dew Scotch whisky jug
Scotch whisky labels declare their composition ("Single Malt Scotch Whisky" at top), and in the example above the single distillery of manufacture (The Balvenie). An age statement ("12 years") indicates the maturation time of the youngest whisky used in a particular bottling.
Various Scotch whiskies
