Unlocking dynamic capabilities in the Scotch whisky industry, 1945–present

In this article we examine the development of Scotch whisky industry since 1945 through lens dynamic capabilities. We explain how sui generis acts—novel initiatives outwith established repertoire practices a firm or industry—by external actors joining helped unlock capabilities at level in which turn drove change across sector after series takeovers. detail key structural changes and demonstrate important can be effecting by extending connecting our analysis to existing debates business history strategy research.