Loch Lomond Group whisky giant announced its acquisition of The New York Distilling Company (NYDC), based in Brooklyn, New York.
NYDC 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.
“As well as the Jaywalk brand which includes Jaywalk straight Rye, bonded Rye and 100% heirloom expressions, the New York Distilling Company is proud to include in its portfolio, Mister Katz Rock & Rye, Dorothy Parker Gin, and Perry Tot’s Navy strength gin,” said the Scottish firm.
Loch Lomond said the deal has been done “with a view to further investing in the distillation, and production capabilities, and the visitor experience in New York” as well as growing the group’s portfolio of brands both in the US and around the world.
“Following quickly on the heels of our announcement of a new build distillery and visitor centre in Luss, Dumbartonshire, Scotland which will be open in late June 2025, we have today confirmed our latest acquisition of the New York Distilling Company and their associated brands,” said Loch Lomond.
“The NYDC range will join a portfolio of award winning brands, including Loch Lomond Single Malt Scotch Whisky (which was the fastest growing single malt globally in 2021 and 2023 according to IWSR); multi-award winning single Malts Glen Scotia & Littlemill, Glens Vodka, (one of the largest retail spirits brands in the UK) Ben Lomond Gin and more recently Champagne Piaff – an award winning champagne with an exciting and contemporary positioning.”
Loch Lomond Group Founder and CEO Colin Matthews said: “This acquisition represents another milestone in the continued growth of The Loch Lomond Group.
“We are looking forward to working closely with the talented and ambitious team at NYDC to invest in the 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 networks, as well as providing our help and expertise in the continued creation of fabulous flavours.
Allen Katz and Tom Potter, Founders of New York Distilling Company, said: “We are excited to work with Colin and the Loch Lomond Group team going forward to help us grow further our fantastic brands around the world.
“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.”