William Lawson's

William Lawson's

HighlandsUnited Kingdom

William Lawson's is a distinctive Scotch whisky brand under the Bacardi portfolio. Founded in 1888 by William Lawson in Dundee, Scotland, the brand em...

William Lawson's

William Lawson's

HighlandsUnited Kingdom
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William Lawson's is a distinctive Scotch whisky brand under the Bacardi portfolio. Founded in 1888 by William Lawson in Dundee, Scotland, the brand embodies an unconventional spirit with its tagline 'No Rules. Great Scotch.' This blended Scotch whisky combines carefully selected malt and grain whiskies to create a uniquely smooth and accessible flavor profile. Known for breaking traditional whisky conventions, William Lawson's has become particularly popular in European markets, especially Spain and France. The brand serves as the official whisky partner of Chelsea Football Club, reflecting its bold and contemporary character that appeals to modern whisky drinkers seeking quality without pretension.

Founder:
William Lawson

Timeline

1888

William Lawson founded the brand

1923

The blending and bottling operations of William Lawson's whisky brand were relocated from Dublin to Liverpool

1963

Clan Munro Whisky Limited (part of Martini & Rossi Limited) purchased the William Lawson brand

1972

William Lawson Duthie Group was established, controlling all equity in Martini & Rossi whisky. And acquired Macduff distillery in the same year

1993

Bacardi Limited acquired Martini & Rossi Group, also gaining the William Lawson brand

2014

William Lawson's became the world's sixth-largest Scotch whisky brand