Scottish spirits company Edrington has acquired a minority stake in US-based bourbon producer Wyoming Whiskey to expand its spirits portfolio to the US whisky category.

Edrington’s CEO Ian Curle said: “We’re pleased to be partnering with the Mead family to bring Wyoming Whiskey into the Edrington portfolio.

“This deal is a further step towards becoming the world’s leading premium spirits company and adds to a brilliant year, which has seen us open our award-winning distillery and brand home for The Macallan.”

“With Edrington, Wyoming Whiskey will be offered opportunities that we could not have achieved on our own.”

Under the deal, US whisky brand Wyoming Whiskey will become part of Edrington Americas’ portfolio, which includes spirits brands such as The Macallan, Highland Park, The Glenrothes, Brugal, The Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark, Snow Leopard vodka and Tequila Partida.

Wyoming Whiskey will be part of Edrington Americas’ nationwide distribution network, and the Scottish spirits company will assume all sales, marketing and distribution of Wyoming Whiskey products.

Wyoming Whiskey founder and president Brad Mead said: “To see Wyoming Whiskey alongside The Macallan, Highland Park and the entire line-up at Edrington Americas’ headquarters in New York is just fantastic, but I know we’ve earned it.

“With Edrington, Wyoming Whiskey will be offered opportunities that we could not have achieved on our own. This partnership will allow our brand to grow without the practical limitations that we faced as a standalone distiller.”