A CREATIVE JOURNEY
BEYOND ORDINARY
Hey, I'm Calum, the founder and creator behind a number of amazing spirits brands. This site is a collection of all the brands I've worked on in the past (mainly during my time as Head of Innovation at Loch Lomond Group) and the exciting new ones I'm building now.
From rule-breaking Scotch whisky to flavour-packed rum and ready-to-drink innovations, each brand reflects my passion for creativity and doing things my way.
Dive in and explore my world with me!
Spearhead Whisky - distilled in a Coffey-style still from 100% malted barley, aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in a combination of fire and infrared-toasted virgin American oak barrels for a boldly sweet spirit.
Created at Loch Lomond Group.
Noble Rebel - a blended malt Scotch whisky unlike any other. Distilled, blended and matured under the expert eye of Michael Henry, resulting in a series of blends of familiar flavours with an unexpected twist.
Created at Loch Lomond Group.
Plant Hunter Rum - an adventurous blend of Caribbean rums from Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Indonesia; infused with four key botanicals to create a liquid that’s unique and mixes perfectly.
Created at Loch Lomond Group.
In November 2024, I launched Living Souls with two close friends, united by a belief that the most remarkable whiskies are often those that wander off the beaten track. Founded in Glasgow, Living Souls was created to uncover overlooked and unconventional spirits, add our own creative touch, and bring their stories to life through a world of small batch masterpieces.
Our first releases included a 40-year-old Blended Scotch, a 19-year-old ‘Kildalton’, an 18-year-old Ledaig Single Malt, and a 15-year-old Blended Scotch from our Solera System. Each release was chosen for its individuality and transformed to express its full character. We bottle with purpose, not for prestige, focusing on drinkability, craft and storytelling.
Now live in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and Italy, we aim to release four small batches each year, guided by flavour, not fame. This is just the beginning of our journey, and we look forward to sharing Living Souls with whisky lovers across the world.
Launched November 2024
Living Souls
In May 2025, I launched Alumni Whisky alongside five co-founders based in both Scotland and the US, united by a passion for Scotch and a deep connection to the American university experience. Alumni Whisky is the first brand dedicated to sharing exceptional Scotch whisky with the alumni of America, one university at a time, through limited edition releases that celebrate school spirit and fine single malts.
We have partnered with Pacific Edge as our exclusive US importer and Bevstack to facilitate online sales to 45 states. Our bottles are also proudly available across Texas in Spec’s Liquor Stores. With each release, we aim to bring alumni communities together over a shared appreciation for heritage, craftsmanship, and the stories that shaped them.
This is just the beginning, and we look forward to raising a glass and sharing Scotch whisky with the Alumni of America.
Launched May 2025