Wines and spirits producer The Rémy Cointreau Group has acquired single malt whisky distilleries Domaine des Hautes Glace and Westland Distillery.

The former company is based in France, whereas the latter is based in the US, while both companies produce single malt whiskies.

US-based company Constellation Brands has purchased a minority stake in Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, which intends to invest the proceeds to expand its production capacity.

Also based in the US, the target company is a craft distillery, which produces gin, brandy and award-winning 100% rye single-barrel whisky.