Description
Mackinlay's is a historic brand name in Scotch whisky, first registered by Charles Mackinlay & Co in 1847. Although no longer in production, the name belongs to the Whyte & Mackay group and provides the foundation for its current range of Shackleton whiskies. Charles Mackinlay & Co is a historic blending company that today forms part of the Whyte & Mackay group. The company is notable for its Mackinlay's Old Scotch Whisky, with some variations from the 1970s having a 'guaranteed 5 years' statement. The brand was acquired by Scottish Newcastle Breweries Ltd in 1961, then by Waverley Vintners Ltd in 1974, and later became part of Whyte & Mackay.

