As consultant, he will work with ABD’s leadership and technical teams to support the development and long-term direction of its single malt business
Allied Blenders and Distillers or ABD, a domestic spirits company, has appointed Scotch whisky specialist Martin Leonard as Consultant. In this role, he is advising the company on commissioning of the malt distillery and on its single malt whisky initiative.
The company stated that Leonard brings over three decades of experience in the global Scotch whisky industry, covering distillation, maturation, blending, bottling and supply chain operations. He most recently served as Managing Director of Inver House Distillers, where he led five single malt distilleries in Scotland and oversaw large-scale whisky operations, including inventories of more than 6,00,000 casks.
As consultant, he will work with ABD’s leadership and technical teams to support the development and long-term direction of its single malt business, with a focus on strengthening manufacturing capability and process quality.
“As we move into the next phase of our single malt journey, Martin’s role will be critical in strengthening our technical depth and operational capabilities. His extensive experience across malt whisky production, maturation, and largescale operations brings valuable expertise to our team,” stated Alok Gupta, Managing Director, ABD.
Currently, the construction of the single malt distillery is in progress and is expected to be commissioned by the fourth quarter of FY26. This is part of the already notified backward integration investment programs, including pet bottle manufacturing, which has already been commissioned in Telangana in September 2025.
“I am pleased to be associated with Allied Blenders and Distillers at this key stage of its growth strategy. I look forward to working closely with the leadership and technical teams to contribute my experience in malt whisky production and operations. I see a strong opportunity to support the development of a high-quality and sustainable single malt business at ABD,” highlighted Martin Leonard, Consultant, ABD.
