UK-based premium spirits distributor Marussia Beverages has signed a distribution agreement with alcoholic beverages producer Constellation Brands.

Under the agreement, Marussia will distribute three craft-spirit brands of Constellation Brands across the UK in both the on and off-trade.

Marussia Beverages marketing head Sarah Gandy said: “We have a great network of relationships across the whole of the UK in both the on and off-trade, as well as a superb portfolio of spirits

“We are delighted to be working with Constellation Brands’ craft spirits portfolio and incredibly excited to introduce everyone in the UK to The Real McCoy, Casa Noble and High West.”

The craft-spirit brands that will be distributed by Marussia include Real McCoy, Casa Noble and High West.

Produced at Foursquare distillery in Barbados, Real McCoy offers a range of single distilled rums, which are available in three different expressions including three-year, five-year and 12-year.

Furthermore, the triple-distilled organic and kosher tequila Casa Noble has been produced from 100% blue agave and includes Single Barrel Extra Añejo and Resposado expressions.

High West is a craft distillery in Utah, US, engaged in the production of a wide range of whiskey products, with a portfolio including Rendezvous, American Prairie Reserve and Double Rye.

In August, Constellation Brands made a minority investment in North Carolina-based Durham Distillery.

Established in 2013 by Melissa and Lee Katrincic, Durham Distillery produces craft gin, vodka, liqueur and ready-to-drink canned cocktail products.

The investment was made through Constellation Brands Ventures’ Focus on Female Founders programme, focusing on female-established and female-led businesses across alcoholic beverage sector.