De Monnik Dranken has entered into a partnership for the distribution of the Scotch whisky of Douglas Laing & Co in the Netherlands.

Douglas Laing’s Remarkable Regional Malts and Exceptional Single Casks brands will join Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Hayman’s Gin, amongst many other luxury spirits brands in the De Monnik portfolio.

Further, the Dutch importers will distribute The Glenturret Single Malt Scotch Whisky, which is an Edrington-owned distillery brand distributed by Douglas Laing & Co in several global markets.

"It is with great pleasure that we announce this new partnership between our family business and that of De Monnik."

Douglas Laing commercial director Chris Leggat said: “Douglas Laing & Co is a progressive beast, and it is with great pleasure that we announce this new partnership between our family business and that of De Monnik, another step in our quest to become the number one specialist craft Scotch Whisky company globally.

"The passion and experience displayed by the De Monnik team is second to none, and we have every confidence that our new Dutch cohorts will drive our brands onwards and upwards in the Netherlands throughout 2016 and beyond.

“The firm has already demonstrated values closely aligned with ours, and we have every confidence that this new relationship will prove rewarding for both parties.”

De Monnik Dranken marketing and field sales manager Luuk olde Monnikh said: “We are very excited about the fact that we will integrate the brands of Douglas Laing in our portfolio.

“There is a growing demand in the Dutch market when it comes to craft spirits and special whiskies in particular.

“The brands of Douglas Laing will help us to fulfill the needs of these growing groups of highly demanding whisky connoisseurs in the Netherlands. Given the brand building experience we have in this segment we are confident that we can bring the brands to the next level.”

De Monnik will officially begin distribution of Douglas Laing’s drinks from this month.