Loch Lomond Group pronounces acquisition of The New York Distilling Firm
Loch Lomond Group (LLG) has in the present day introduced its acquisition of The New York Distilling Firm (NYDC) based mostly in Brooklyn, New York, USA with a view to additional investing within the distillation, manufacturing capabilities and customer expertise in New York, in addition to rising its portfolio of award-winning manufacturers each within the US and around the globe.
Following the latest announcement of a brand new construct distillery and customer centre in Luss, Dumbartonshire, Scotland which can open in June 2025, the Loch Lomond Group has in the present day confirmed its newest acquisition of the New York Distilling Firm and its related manufacturers.
This deal will additional improve and diversify Loch Lomond Group’s portfolio of premium manufacturers which can now importantly embody American Whiskey along with the group’s different premium spirits.
The NYDC vary will be part of a portfolio of award profitable manufacturers, together with Loch Lomond Single Malt Scotch Whisky (which was the quickest rising single malt globally in 2021 and 2023 in keeping with IWSR); multi-award profitable Single Malts Glen Scotia and Littlemill, Glen’s Vodka, (one of many largest retail spirits manufacturers within the UK), Ben Lomond Gin and extra just lately Champagne Piaff – an award profitable champagne with an thrilling and modern positioning.
The New York Distilling Firm produces a variety of American Whiskey manufacturers in a number of classes with its signature “Jaywalk Rye Whiskey” model being the centre piece of the model portfolio. Jaywalk Rye has a variety of completely different expressions, with all of them containing the coveted Horton Heirloom Rye dropped at the brand new world from Europe within the seventeenth century.
Horton Rye was extensively used within the seventeenth and 18th centuries within the New York space for making Rye however had subsequently nearly utterly died out. The staff at The New York Distilling Firm was initially gifted 10 seeds from the historic “seed financial institution” at Cornell College in 2015 and has now revived this historic Rye selection by efficiently rising and cultivating this “heirloom rye” with their associate farmers in Seneca Falls, New York and subsequently distilling the profitable harvests in New York to creating some actually unimaginable whiskeys.
These looking for the a lot wanted Jaywalk Rye Whiskey are actually capable of style the incredible flavours of the previous and “the unique” Rye selection that has not been loved for 150 years.
In addition to the Jaywalk model which incorporates Jaywalk straight Rye, bonded Rye and 100% heirloom expressions The New York Distilling Firm is proud to incorporate in its portfolio, Mister Katz Rock & Rye, Dorothy Parker Gin and Perry Tot’s Navy power gin.
The New York Distilling Firm is predicated in Brooklyn, New York which is a really dynamic neighbourhood identified for its vibrant arts scene, numerous inhabitants, and mixture of historic and trendy structure. It’s a hub for inventive people, that includes avenue artwork, transformed industrial areas, vigorous nightlife and is the right residence for NYDC and Jaywalk Rye.
NYDC’s manufacturers are impressed by the spirit and angle of Brooklyn and New York – daring, self-confident, and unapologetically single minded. Rooted in custom but pushed by function, the model embodies a self-confident ethos, breaking typical guidelines. Jaywalk Rye Whiskey has began a robust revival of the actual heritage of conventional rye whiskey whereas pushing boundaries to create one thing distinctly trendy with distinctive flavours. It’s a model that honours the previous whereas all the time trying ahead, embodying a stressed vitality that’s as daring as the town that impressed it. The Jaywalk model has the self-confidence and angle to tread its personal path – ‘Born in Brooklyn, Made in New York’.
This acquisition matches completely with the prevailing Loch Lomond Group portfolio of premium spirits and expands the portfolio into a brand new vital area for Loch Lomond Group – American Whiskey.
Colin Matthews, Founder and CEO of Loch Lomond Group, stated:
“This acquisition represents one other milestone within the continued development of the Loch Lomond Group. We sit up for working carefully with the proficient and bold staff at NYDC to put money into each the amenities and merchandise, whereas supercharging its development each domestically within the US and around the globe by the prevailing Loch Lomond Group distribution community in addition to offering our assist and experience within the continued creation of fabulous flavours.”
Allen Katz and Tom Potter, Founders of the New York Distilling Firm, stated:
“We’re excited to work with Colin and the Loch Lomond Group staff to assist us additional develop our incredible manufacturers around the globe. Loch Lomond Group has a robust monitor report of success, profitable a number of main awards over a few years for its whisky manufacturers of Loch Lomond Whiskies, Glen Scotia, Littlemill and Excessive Commissioner and with gross sales in over 120 international locations around the globe, we will’t wait to introduce NYDC’s manufacturers to lots of the key whiskey markets over the subsequent interval.”
This announcement follows a interval of sturdy development and innovation worldwide for the Loch Lomond Group’s manufacturers and furthers its high-profile trade awards with 5 merchandise shortlisted for Finest in Class on the San Francisco Wines and Spirits Competitors together with two 99/100 scores for Glen Scotia 25 Yr Previous and Loch Lomond Whiskies Outstanding Stills Alchemy expression.
Each Loch Lomond Whiskies and Ben Lomond Gin are the Official “Spirits of The Open”, the world’s most prestigious golf championship.
For extra details about the Loch Lomond Group, go to www.lochlomondgroup.com
For extra details about The New York Distilling Firm, go to www.nydistilling.com
Concerning the Loch Lomond Group
Loch Lomond Group is an unbiased distiller based mostly in Alexandria and is residence to a number of award-winning manufacturers which are offered in additional than 125 international locations worldwide. Loch Lomond distillery has been producing the best single malt whiskies since 1814.
