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    International Beverage

    International Beverage

    Updated July 2025.

    About International Beverage

    Company Overview
    International Beverage is one of the industry’s most dynamic global drinks businesses. We specialise in developing distinctive, premium local brands with global appeal, led by a portfolio of exceptional spirits enjoyed in over 90 markets worldwide. What truly sets us apart is our people — their passion, creativity, and commitment drive everything we do and make us who we are.
    Company Size 305 UK-based Employees
    (Large)
    INDUSTRY Manufacturing & Production
    CONNECT
    International Beverage Head Office
    Airdrie, North Lanarkshire
    Scotland, United Kingdom

    Employee Demographics

    Tenure
    • <2 years - 30%
    • 2-5 years - 25%
    • 6-10 years - 14%
    • 11-15 years - 9%
    • 16-20 years - 9%
    • Over 20 years - 13%

    Company Culture at International Beverage

    The employee experience below at International Beverage, compared to a typical company.

    69% of employees at International Beverage say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
    International Beverage
    69%
    Typical Company
    54%
    *Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

    93%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

    93%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

    90%

    When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.

    89%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their gender.

    87%

    This is a physically safe place to work.

    Working at International Beverage

    Malcolm Leask, Managing Director and our Leader.
    Sam Kirk, HC Director. Leader of our People, morale compass and ensures people are at the heart of everything we do.
    Our up and coming talent. Celebrating our apprentices on National Apprenticeship Week.
    Desiree Reid, Managing Director of our Cardrona Distillery in New Zealand.
    Marketing team working alongside Malcolm Waring, our Distillery Manager at Pulteney, to Build Our Brands at an event.
    Charitable partners Moira Anderson Foundation receiving our Spirit of the Community Award and a share of £20,000.
    Our people enjoying themselves at Conference 2024.
    Crafting excellence, one drop at a time - the dedicated team behind Caorunn Gin.
    Rahul Colaco, Chief Spirits, visiting Larsen, our historic Cognac House.
    Early Careers: a dedicated programme equipping young talent with skills to grow and thrive in their careers.
    Conference 2024: honouring success, inspiring ideas, and planning for a bold future.
    Sam Kirk, HC Director — our people champion, morale compass, and heart behind everything we do
    Malcolm Leask, Managing Director - our visionary leader, guiding growth and inspiring excellence every day
    Our football team in action - proudly fundraising for causes close to our hearts, led by the passion of our people

    Getting the list of awards....

    Best Workplaces Lists

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