Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory
For businesses looking to acquire, sell or invest within the industry.
Transactions within the Scotch whisky industry require an understanding of far more than the numbers alone. Speyside Capital provides specialist M&A advisory to businesses, shareholders, private equity firms and other parties looking to acquire, sell or invest within the industry.
Combining commercial insight with technical and operational expertise, we help clients understand the businesses and assets behind a transaction.
Acquisitions
We support the acquisition of distilleries, whisky businesses and related assets, assessing the commercial opportunity alongside whisky stocks, production capabilities, operations and wider industry positioning.
Disposals
For shareholders and businesses considering a sale, we provide sector-specific advice throughout the disposal process, helping position assets appropriately, identify potential counterparties and support negotiations.
Due Diligence
Depending on the transaction, this can include production facilities and capabilities, mature and maturing whisky stocks, cask inventories, liquid quality and operational processes.
Whisky and Asset Valuation
We provide independent assessment of casks, bulk spirit, mature and maturing inventory and other whisky assets, drawing on market knowledge, technical expertise and industry data to support the wider valuation process.
Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships
We advise businesses exploring joint ventures, strategic partnerships and other commercial structures, helping identify opportunities and connect the right organisations where appropriate.
Ian Evans
Technical Director
Ian Evans is a highly respected spirits industry veteran with decades of experience in distillery operations, compliance and production. Throughout his career, he has held senior roles at leading distilleries, breweries, and industry bodies, demonstrating exceptional leadership while upholding the highest standards in production, trade, and regulatory compliance.
- 16 Years with William Grant & Sons
- Previous Production Director at Heineken Group
- Previous Chairman of Scotch Whisky Research Institute (SWRI)