MGP Ingredients has acquired New Columbia Distillers, makers of Green Hat Gin. The distillery was founded in Washington D.C. in 2011 by Michael Lowe and John Uselton. Its facilities include a distillery, tasting room, bar, and gin garden.
The distillery will continue to be run by its current management team, but Green Hat Gin will join MGP’s distribution network and portfolio of brands.
Additionally, John Uselton will join MGP Brands as a regional sales director, supporting the continued success of Green Hat Gin in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. markets.
Source: Beverage Dynamics, March 2020