Douglas Laings

Established in 1948 by founder, Fred Douglas Laing, Douglas Laing & Co. remains one of just a few Whisky firms in Scotland that remains independently owned. Over 70 years on from humble beginnings, our company is now in its third generation and remains as committed to our original goal: to create only the most exceptional Whisky. After serving with the Royal Air Force throughout World War Two, Fred Douglas Laing works with an American friend largely to develop the King of Scots brand to sell throughout Europe and the USA.


Fred Jr. feels the call of White Horse Distillers and within further apprenticeship develops his blending skills further under the watchful eye of Gardiner Ferrier.

Douglas Laing & Co. bottles the first of Billy Connolly’s Nippy Sweeties – a tribute to a Glasgow icon, known locally as The Big Yin.


Fred Laing meets Her Majesty The Queen to accept The Queen’s Award for Export, a particular honour with the award celebrating its 25th anniversary.
A landmark year, Douglas Laing and Co. unveils the plans to build a new Whisky Distillery on the banks of the River Clyde. The final Remarkable Regional Malts family member is also unveiled – The Gauldrons from Campbeltown.
2018 marks the 70th anniversary of Douglas Laing & Co. To celebrate seven decades of Whisky making, the company releases a number of commemorative bottlings including XOP Platinum.