Edrington has reported a 43% rise in pre-tax profit to £387.7m, while achieving more than £1bn in core revenue for the first time.
The Glasgow-based whisky group said performance during the year showed “outstanding growth and investment”, with income from spirit brands rising by a quarter for the full year.
Edrington’s leading brand, The Macallan, continued to drive overall performance, with high demand for premium products including The Macallan James Bond Collection, The Red Collection 77-year-old and The Macallan M series.