Loch Lomond Group acquires NY Distilling Company – Daily Business

Whisky and gin company Loch Lomond Group has acquired the New York Distilling Company and its associated brands.   

This deal, for an undisclosed sum, will further enhance and diversify Loch Lomond Group’s portfolio of premium brands.

The New York Distilling Company, based in Brooklyn, 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.   

The NYDC range will join a portfolio that includes Loch Lomond single malt scotch whisky, which was the fastest growing single malt globally in 2021 and 2023 according to IWSR. The range also comprises Glen Scotia and Littlemill, Glen’s Vodka, Ben Lomond Gin and more recently Champagne Piaff.

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… we can’t wait to introduce NYDC’s brands to many of the key whiskey markets over the next period.

The deal comes ahead of the opening of new-build distillery and visitor centre in Luss, Dumbartonshire, next month.