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ABOUT US

Rooted in tradition, driven by craft, and united by purpose

At CVH Spirits, we are proud custodians of some of Scotland’s most iconic distilleries and whisky brands. Our premium portfolio includes renowned single malts Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory, and Ledaig alongside celebrated blended Scotch whiskies Black Bottle and Scottish Leader. With roots that run deep in Scotland’s whisky-making heritage, our brands are enjoyed across more than 60 global markets, reflecting our commitment to craft, character, and world-class quality.

Our whiskies are shaped by the places they come from — rooted in communities where whisky-making has long been a way of life. Each distillery stands as a testament to the generations who have worked with care, skill, and pride to craft spirits of lasting character. That legacy lives on today, blending deep tradition with a forward-looking approach that ensures our whiskies continue to resonate around the world.

As a full-service producer, CVH Spirits also offers end-to-end bottling, blending, and packaging capabilities from our advanced facility in East Kilbride. With the capacity and flexibility to handle single malts, blends, rum, gin, and vodka, we support our own brands and valued partners with equal care delivering precision, traceability, and consistency at every stage. Our site is certified to the highest standards, including BRC AA+, Organic, and Kosher, and features everything from cask filling and maturation to luxury packaging under one roof.

Rows of oak whisky barrels stacked on wooden racks inside a warehouse, with cask ends labeled with dates and markings from 2011 and 2018, bathed in soft natural light.
A hand pouring whisky from a dark bottle labeled "Est. 1881" into a Glencairn glass on a wooden surface, with a softly blurred background.

In addition to our owned brands, we proudly serve as the UK distributor for select world-class spirits, including Angostura bitters and rums and Satryna tequila — further reflecting the strength and diversity of our premium portfolio.

CVH Spirits was established in 2023 following the acquisition of Distell by Heineken. Our brands, formerly part of Distell International, became part of CVH — an independent business majority-owned by Remgro, a respected global investment group. With Remgro’s continued backing, we remain focused on building a portfolio of exceptional spirits rooted in authenticity and driven by ambition. Rooted in tradition, driven by craft, and united by purpose — we’re lifting spirits and creating connections, one bottle at a time.

OUR TEAM

Executive Leadership Team

Ronan O’Rahilly

Chief Executive Officer

Werner Nolte

Chief Financial Officer

Julian Patton

Supply Chain Director

Paul Scanlon

Global Head of Commercial (ex-Asia-Pacific)

Chiara Giovanacci

Head of Marketing

Rambo Chang

Managing Director: Asia-Pacific

Alison Craig

Head of HR