William Grant & Sons (WG&S) said it successfully completed its acquisition of The Famous Grouse, Naked Malt and affiliated brands from Edrington subsidiary The 1887 Company.

The deal was announced in September 2024.

Glasgow-based Edrington is also the owner of The Macallan, Highland Park and The Glenrothes.

William Grant’s other brands include Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Grant’s, Drambuie and Hendrick’s gin.

“This historic moment for WG&S demonstrates the company’s commitment to the global Scotch whisky category and confidence in the future of the wider spirits industry,” said William Grant & Sons.

“The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt will be joining WG&S’ portfolio alongside iconic spirits brands Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder.

“The Famous Grouse is Scotland’s best-selling whisky and one of the top-selling Scotch whisky brands worldwide, renowned for its quality and heritage, while Naked Malt has garnered a loyal following among whisky enthusiasts and has significant growth potential within the blended malt segment.”

William Grant & Sons CEO Søren Hagh said: “I am delighted to complete this acquisition and welcome The Famous Grouse into our portfolio.

“It is a remarkable Scottish brand with rich history and a strong market position in a number of countries. Over the coming years, we will build on this strong foundation and work to evolve the brand into a true global icon.

“We also see a lot of potential in Naked Malt, which will be a great addition to our portfolio. Together, these brands perfectly complement our vision for growth, and we look forward to investing in their future and sharing their stories with whisky lovers around the world.”