Our wine and spirits business was established in Londons West End in 1757 and saw the pioneering pair Beaumont Hankey and Hugh Bannister set out together in the pursuit of a single goal that of providing the very finest wines and spirits to satisfy the rapidly developing tastes of Londons connoisseurs.Beaumont Hankey was a sophisticated socialite a man of distinction with a flamboyant personality who loved to charm the aristocracy. In contrast, Hugh Bannister was an astute businessman, considered, exacting and a great complement to his more gregarious partner.This blend of charisma and acumen led to the creation of Hankey Bannister Blended Scotch Whisky, which still reflects the duality of its founders substance and style.Hankey Bannisters captivating elegance and outstanding reputation has attracted a prestigious array of devotees down the centuries - and its history is threaded through with a seal of royal approval. From Prince Regent William IV to George V from whom it received a royal warrant our inimitable blended Scotch whisky has moved in illustrious circles.Within such circles could be found the Dukes of Norfolk and Queensberry, while Hankey Bannisters impeccable credentials also found favour with Winston Churchill and literary icon Evelyn Waugh.Long cherished by devotees, Hankey Bannister reflects an enduring blend of refinement and delicacy - yet is readily embraced by new generations of Scotch whisky lovers.