Malcolm Group

The Malcolm Group is headed by Chris Malcolm. Managed Services company for Chris’ controlling interests in the whisky and other spirits industry. Chris Malcolm is a renowned expert in the spirits and whisky field, providing consulting services to private and public listed companies in the spirits industry. With more than 20 years experience, he uses his strategic insights developing businesses from start ups to taking companies to IPO’s. His success stories so far, have been Lark Distilling Co (formerly Australian Whisky Holdings) and Top Shelf International (Neds Bourbon). His team support his work providing valuable, complimentary skills to further benefit his clients and controlled interests. Our businesses include: Master Cask Pty Ltd - importer of premium American, Spanish and French oak for the Australian spirits and wine industry. Tasmanian Cask Company Pty Ltd - Full Cooperage located in Hobart, services the Tasmanian spirits market. Australian Coopers Pty Ltd - Full Cooperage located in Adelaide, servicing the mainland and heading our research and development; including the Mariposa program. Hidden Lake Pty Ltd - New, premium whisky brand ready for its first release of whisky late 2021. Barrels include White American Oak, barrels filling 5+ years ago under the NANT brand. Malcolm Whisky - Chris Malcolm’s own whisky brand, ready for its 1st release late 2021 / early 2022. A collection of rare barrels sources from around the globe, this premium whisky brand will be well sort after. Driclad Pool Technology Pty Ltd - Although Chris Malcolm sold Clark Rubber in September 2020, he decided to retain the Driclad business. A manufacturer based in Bayswater Victoria, the above ground pool specialists is proud to have the “Australian Made” approval across all its available brands. Selling to independent pool retailers, Driclad is Australia’s trusted pool brand. Their products are available from Clark Rubber, Bunnings and local pool shops.