Emperador Inc., a major player in the global whisky market and controlled by tycoon Andrew Tan, is investing P4 billion this year, with the lion’s share earmarked for bolstering its whisky portfolio — a strategic move aligned with rising demand worldwide for premium spirits.
At the center of this investment is the expansion of its Dalmore distillery in Alness, Scotland, slated for completion in the second half of 2025. “We are almost at the completion of the Dalmore distillery expansion,” said Emperador president and chief executive officer Winston Co. “This is envisioned to double the brand’s production capacity while also providing a new visitor experience.”
The Dalmore upgrade is complemented by the major expansion of Emperador’s whisky maturation complex at its Invergordon distillery. The project will double the site’s area from 45.4 hectares to 92 hectares, creating capacity for an additional 1.5 million casks of maturing whisky.
This is one of the most significant investments by Emperador in recent years and underscores its ambition to solidify its global whisky presence.
“All this effort will ensure the capability of the whisky business to meet greater global demand for single malt and blended whiskies in the long term,” Co added.
Emperador, which owns whisky brands under Whyte & Mackay, is the only Philippine-based company listed on both the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange. The dual listing reflects its aspirations to be a serious global player — particularly in the competitive whisky market where brand heritage, scale, and distribution are key differentiators.
