The UK-based company that makes Glenfiddich whisky, The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch whisky, and Stolichnaya vodka has bought the Hudson Valley line of spirits made by Tuthilltown Spirits. The company, William Grant & Sons, now owns a suite of Tuthilltown's most iconic creations, including Hudson Baby Bourbon.
The plan, according to a press release posted today on Tuthilltown's Facebook page, is for Grant & Sons to begin marketing and distributing its new American spirit line while keeping Tuthilltown's independence intact:
"We are extremely happy to be working with a family company that shares our philosophy," said Ralph Erenzo, distiller and partner for Tuthilltown Spirits.
Chuck Cowdery, who seems to have broken the news of the deal on Thursday on his blog, wrote that the sale marks the beginning of a new era of American craft distilling: Read more
