Loch Lomond Group, the Scottish drinks company behind brands including the Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia single malts, has expanded its dark spirits portfolio with the acquisition of The New York Distilling Company.
Based in Brooklyn, The New York Distilling Company produces a range of spirits that includes the Jaywalk Rye and Mister Katz’s Rock & Rye brands, as well as the Dorothy Parker and Perry’s Tot gins. It was founded by Allen Katz and Tom Potter in 2011.
Announcing the acquisition, Loch Lomond Group said the US company brings the Scottish business ‘into a new important space for Loch Lomond Group – American whiskey’.
“This acquisition represents another milestone in the continued growth of the Loch Lomond Group,” said Loch Lomond Group founder and CEO, Colin Matthews.
“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.”
In a joint statement, New York Distilling Company founders Katz and Potter 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.”
