WHYTE AND MACKAY LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
61Fair
0.7vs last year
#3065 in UK
#34 in Food And Drink
#138 in Scotland

Company Information

Company Number
SC014456
Registered Address
4th Floor St. Vincent Plaza, 319 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 5RG
Status
Active
Employee Count
626
Turnover
£295,020,000
EBITDA
£87,394,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
20 January 1927
Nature of Business
11010 - Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits
Industries
Food And Drink
Region
Scotland

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
41 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
41%
31-60 Days
47%
After 60 Days
12%
Not Paid Within Terms10%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-01-13
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202507 Jul 20254338%50%12%11%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202413 Jan 20254141%47%12%10%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202403 Jul 20244437%46%17%9%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202305 Jan 20244533%50%17%8%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202225 Jan 20234531%53%16%10%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202211 Jul 20224532%53%15%13%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202105 Jan 20224825%55%20%15%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202112 Jul 20215023%51%26%23%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202006 Jan 20215026%50%24%22%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201915 Jul 20195229%50%21%13%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201822 Jan 20194932%54%14%6%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201824 Jul 20185034%52%14%8%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

60 days from date of invoice or 14 days from receipt whichever is later. Main exceptions are noted below.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Exceptions to the standard 60 day terms may be agreed: - Payment of invoices for customer retros would typically match their own payment terms to us, e.g. 30 days. - We may agree shorter payment terms where there is a significant upfront cash outlay from the supplier for an event, etc.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

All queries regarding payment of invoices should be emailed to the Accounts Payable Department at: purchase.invoices@whyteandmackay.com and should be responded to within 2/3 working days.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Whyte and Mackay Limited is a Scottish company that specializes in producing and distributing premium spirits, including whisky, gin, and vodka. The company was founded in 1844 and is currently headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland.

Their sustainability program, called "Greenprint," focuses on reducing their environmental impact through initiatives such as using renewable energy sources, reducing water usage, and minimizing waste. They also prioritize sustainable sourcing of ingredients and materials for their products.

Some of their popular products include Whyte and Mackay blended Scotch whisky, The Dalmore single malt whisky, and Vladivar vodka. They also offer a range of premium gins, including Wildcat and Pinkster.

The key people at Whyte and Mackay Limited include their Chairman and CEO, Bryan Donaghey, and their Master Blender, Richard Paterson. Donaghey has been with the company for over 20 years, while Paterson has over 50 years of experience in the whisky industry.

For more information on their products and sustainability efforts, you can visit their website at www.whyteandmackay.com. Their registered office address is 310 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5RG, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,314,000
Net Worth
£684,925,000
Total Current Assets
£726,009,000
Total Current Liabilities
£127,310,000

Company Location