Remy Cointreau Enters Negotiations with Bruichladdich Distillery

Dear Client: Remy Cointreau has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Bruichladdich Distillery Company. It is based on the Isle of Islay in Scotland, and produces a range of single malt Scotch whiskies along with its artisanal gin, The Botanist, which is particularly popular in mixology-type establishments. Although Remy currently distributes a number of Scotch brands in the US - including The Macallan, The Famous Grouse and Highland Park on the behalf of The Edrington Group - this would mark