William Grant & Sons acquired Tuthilltown Spirits, New York State’s first distillery since Prohibition. The acquisition includes the entire 36-acre Tuthilltown facility, including the distillery that produces Hudson Whiskey, which Grant acquired in 2010, and a variety of other local craft spirits brands, a gourmet restaurant, visitor center and scenic grounds with riverfront views.
Terms weren’t disclosed.
Grant said the acquisition will expand the its reach into craft American whiskey distilling for the first time.
William Grant & Sons’ Chief Executive Officer, Simon Hunt commented, “In 2010, William Grant & Sons bought the Hudson Whiskey brand as we were not only attracted to the possibilities within the American whiskey category but in particular, the authenticity of the Hudson brand and the excellence of the whiskey; the same is true of the distillery. The entire team at Tuthilltown bring an incredible passion to what they do and possess an entrepreneurial spirit that we will whole heartedly encourage.”
Ralph Erenzo, a founder of Tuthilltown, “will still be very much involved in the business on a day to day basis collaborating and experimenting with our team of distillery experts and Master Blenders,” Hunt said.