Loch Lomond Group of Alexandria, Scotland, this week announced its acquisition of Brooklyn, New York-based New York Distilling Co. The deal aims to expand distillation and production in New York while strengthening the group’s portfolio in the U.S. and globally.
Loch Lomond Group’s portfolio of premium brands will now include American whiskey, in addition to the group’s other spirits.
New York Distilling Co. produces a range of American whiskey brands in multiple categories, with its signature Jaywalk Rye Whiskey brand being the center piece of the 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.
Horton Rye was extensively used in the 17th and 18th century in the New York area for making rye but had subsequently almost completely died out.
The New York Distilling Co. portfolio also includes Mister Katz Rock & Rye, Dorothy Parker Gin and Perry Tot’s Navy strength gin.
“We are excited to work with Colin [Matthews, Loch Lomond founder and CEO] and the Loch Lomond Group team to help us grow further our fantastic brands around the world,” said New York Distilling Co. founders Allen Katz and Tom Potter in a joint statement. “LLG has a strong track record of success, winning multiple major awards over many years for their whisky brands of Loch Lomond, Glen Scotia, Littlemill & 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.”
Added Colin Matthews, founder and CEO of Loch Lomond Group: “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 U.S. 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 flavors.”
The news follows Loch Lomond Group’s recent announcement of a new build distillery and visitor center in Scotland, which will open in June.