UB Finally Snaps Up UK Whisky Group India's UB Group has finally succeeded in snapping up Whyte & Mackay. The Indian company, headed by billionaire Dr Vijay Mallya, confirmed recently that its United Spirits subsidiary has completed the purchase for £595m (US$1.18bn). United Spirits will take complete control of Whyte & Mackay's brands including The Dalmore, Isle of Jura, Glayva, Fettercairn, Vladivar vodka and its eponymous blended Scotch