William Grant & Sons has acquired Tuthilltown Spirits’ 36-acre facility in the Hudson Valley, New York.

Tuthilltown has been producing a range of craft spirits including Hudson Whiskey, which was acquired by the Scottish distiller in 2010.

The newly acquired facility includes a distillery that produces Hudson whisky, along with other local craft spirits brands, and features a gourmet restaurant and visitor centre.

William Grant & Sons' chief executive officer (CEO) Simon Hunt said: “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 brings an incredible passion to what they do and possess an entrepreneurial spirit that we will wholeheartedly encourage."

“The entire team at Tuthilltown brings an incredible passion to what they do and possess an entrepreneurial spirit that we will wholeheartedly encourage.”

Tuthilltown's spirit co-founder Ralph Erenzo said: “William Grant & Sons is a company that holds true family values and is home to a number of spirits brands we respect and admire.

“We’ve been working with William Grant & Sons for a number of years and look forward to building on that relationship to help Tuthilltown fully achieve its potential.”

Ralph will continue to work at the distillery, engaging in day-to-day business activities and collaborating with William Grant & Sons' team of distillery experts and master blenders.

Image: The facility includes a distillery that produces Hudson whisky and features a gourmet restaurant. Photo: courtesy of William Grant & Sons Holdings