Loch Lomond Group (LLG) has acquired The New York Distilling Company (NYDC) based in Brooklyn, with a view to further investing in the distillation, production capabilities and visitor experience in New York, as well as growing its portfolio of brands both in the US and around the world.
This deal will further enhance and diversify Loch Lomond Group’s portfolio of premium brands which will now include American Whiskey in addition to the group’s other premium spirits.
The NYDC range will join a portfolio of brands including Loch Lomond Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Single Malts Glen Scotia and Littlemill, Glen’s Vodka, Ben Lomond Gin and Champagne Piaff.
The New York Distilling Company produces a range of American Whiskey brands in multiple categories, with its signature “Jaywalk Rye Whiskey” brand being the centre piece of the brand portfolio. Jaywalk Rye has a number of different expressions, with all of them containing the coveted Horton Heirloom Rye brought to the new world from Europe in the 17th century.
Colin Matthews, founder and CEO of Loch Lomond Group, said: “This acquisition represents another milestone in the continued growth of the Loch Lomond Group.
“We look forward to working closely with the talented and ambitious team at NYDC to invest in both the facilities and products, while supercharging its growth both domestically in the US and around the world through the existing Loch Lomond Group distribution network as well as providing our help and expertise in the continued creation of fabulous flavours.”
Allen Katz and Tom Potter, founders of the New York Distilling Company, said: “We are excited to work with Colin and the Loch Lomond Group team to help us further grow our fantastic brands around the world.
“Loch Lomond Group has a strong track record of success, winning multiple major awards over many years for its whisky brands of Loch Lomond Whiskies, Glen Scotia, Littlemill and High Commissioner and with sales in over 120 countries around the world, we can’t wait to introduce NYDC’s brands to many of the key whiskey markets over the next period.”