Import and distribution company Marussia Beverages has secured a deal with Constellation Brands to distribute three of its craft spirits brands in the UK.
Brands included in the agreement are: The Real McCoy Rum, Casa Noble Tequila and High West American Whiskey.
“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,” said Sarah Gandy, head of marketing at Marussia Beverages UK.
“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.”
Constellation acquired Casa Noble in 2014. Its portfolio includes the Crystal Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Joven and Single Barrel Extra Añejo and Resposado tequilas.
Meanwhile, High West, a US-based producer of bourbon and rye whiskeys, was bought by Constellation in 2016 in a deal reportedly worth $160 million.
In its most recent quarterly results, Constellation Brands recorded a 2.4% increase in year-on-year net sales, driven by the growth of Modelo Especial beer.
The company’s beer unit – which includes brands such as Corona, Funky Buddha, Four Corners and Ballast Point – was up 7.4%.
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