Embassy Club (Embassy Club) is a brand of blended Scotch whiskey produced by Inver House Distillers. The name of the drink in translation means “embassy club”. The brand is owned by Thai Beverage Public Limited Company, a major producer of alcohol, beer and soft drinks in Southeast Asia. The company’s products are represented in 85 countries around the world.
Historical information
Inver House Distillers Limited was founded in 1964 as a subsidiary of the American company Publicker Industries, headquartered in Philadelphia. The first production site was opened in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland. The industrial complex was built on the site of an abandoned paper mill, a distillery and a whiskey factory were located on the territory. By the end of the 60s, the company became a leader among European manufacturers in the industry.
By the early 80s, global demand for whiskey had plummeted. The death of the head of Publicker Industries complicated the situation. American owners have lost interest in developing business in Scotland. The company was in decline for a long time, until in 1988 the local management managed to buy the company from the owners. Despite the difficult times, most of the production and storage facilities were saved.
In 2001, the company was acquired by the Thai Beverage Public Limited Company. The assortment was replenished with varieties aimed at buyers from Southeast Asia, and sales significantly exceeded previous volumes. Inver House Distillers produces whiskey at five distilleries located in different parts of Scotland.
Whiskey Embassy Club belongs to the category of traditional Scottish blends. The blend consists of grain and malt spirits aged in oak barrels for at least three years. To achieve a deeper color, caramelized sugar and natural dye are added to the composition. There are no artificial additives and flavorings in the drink. The manufacturer positions the product as whiskey for any occasion.
Interesting Facts
In 2016, the modernization of one of the company’s plants called Speyburn was completed. The company has become one of the most environmentally friendly in Scotland and was recognized as the best in the world competition of alcoholic beverages in New York.
Thai Beverage Public Limited Company sponsored the official wedding celebration of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The event was held in the Indian city of Chanakya in May 2018. The celebration included a tasting of premium single malt Scotch whiskey produced by Inver House Distillers.
Characteristics of whiskey Embassy Club, 40%
The drink is golden-amber in color with a fresh malt aroma, in which notes of citrus stand out. Leaves oily “tears” on the walls of the glass. In undiluted whiskey, pronounced woody and smoky shades are felt, when water is added, orange and vanilla tones appear. The aftertaste is pleasant, of medium duration. Alcohol aggression is practically absent. An open bottle is recommended to be stored in a cool place, under this condition, the organoleptic qualities of the drink are preserved for at least five years.
