Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia: Diversa Takes Over German Distribution from 2027

A new partner for Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia

Two well-known Scottish distilleries are starting a new chapter in Germany. From 1 January 2027, Diversa Spezialitäten GmbH, the sales arm of the Underberg Group based in Rheinberg, will distribute the spirits of the Loch Lomond Group. They include the two single malt brands Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia. Semper idem Underberg AG announced the deal on 11 November 2026.

Diversa will sell the brands to supermarkets, specialist shops, bars and restaurants. Until now another importer handled distribution in Germany.

Loch Lomond: one distillery, many styles

The Loch Lomond Distillery in Alexandria opened in 1964, and production began in 1965. What sets it apart is its equipment: alongside traditional swan neck pot stills (copper stills), it runs the straight neck pot stills typical of Loch Lomond and a Coffey still, a column still. That lets it make both malt and grain whisky on one site.

According to the distillery, two types of pot still, different cuts of the spirit and both peated and unpeated barley give it eight different styles of single malt. Fermentation runs for 92 hours, and the casks are looked after in its own cooperage. Master Blender Michael Henry brings the styles together in the Loch Lomond house style, marked by fruit, sweet honey and soft smoke.

Glen Scotia: a small distillery in Campbeltown

Glen Scotia stands in Campbeltown, once known as the whisky capital of the world. The distillery dates from 1832 and describes itself as one of the smallest in Scotland. Much of it still follows its original design from the 1830s, including the mash tun, the stillroom and the dunnage warehouse. The distillery says its whiskies show tropical fruit, a salty coastal note and a rich, oily texture.

What changes for whisky lovers

With Diversa, the Underberg Group is aiming for wide reach. Tim Nentwig, Marketing Director of Diversa, says the extended portfolio offers attractive entry points into single malt, and that the goal is to win new drinkers for Loch Lomond above all in supermarkets.

Andy Calder, Group Sales Director of the Loch Lomond Group, calls Germany an important market and says the partnership should speed up growth and strengthen the presence of its brands. For whisky lovers, that likely means Loch Lomond on more supermarket shelves. Neither side has said anything yet about prices or new bottlings for Germany.

The group behind the brands

The Loch Lomond Group is an independent spirits producer based in Alexandria. Besides Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia it owns Littlemill, whose history goes back to 1772 and which the group calls Scotland's oldest licensed distillery. The group has also invested in a new gin distillery overlooking Ben Lomond, and it owns the New York Distilling Company, whose brands include Jaywalk Rye Whiskey. Its spirits are sold in 125 markets.

For Underberg, the deal is another step in distributing other producers' brands. In 2024 it added LINIE Aquavit, Malteserkreuz and Aalborg from the ANORA Group, and in 2025 the Austrian brand STROH and products from Gancia.

Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia on Spiritory

If you would like to taste the two styles side by side, Spiritory carries, for example, the Loch Lomond 12 Years Old Perfectly Balanced from Alexandria and the Glen Scotia Double Cask Rich & Spicy from Campbeltown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will distribute Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia in Germany from 2027?

From 1 January 2027, Diversa Spezialitäten GmbH, the sales arm of the Underberg Group based in Rheinberg.

Which brands does the partnership cover?

The Loch Lomond Group's spirits portfolio in Germany, including the two single malt brands Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia.

Where will the whiskies be sold?

Diversa sells them to supermarkets, specialist shops, bars and restaurants.

What is special about the Loch Lomond Distillery?

It runs swan neck pot stills, straight neck pot stills and a Coffey still. That lets it make malt and grain whisky on one site and, according to the distillery, eight different styles of single malt.

Where is Glen Scotia?

In Campbeltown. The distillery dates from 1832 and describes itself as one of the smallest in Scotland.