Scottish whisky distillery toasts Chinese distribution deal

One of Scotland's oldest whisky producers said it is tapping into the lucrative Chinese thirst for the drink after securing a major distribution deal with one of China's food and beverage giants.

Loch Lomond Group, based in Alexandria in Scotland, has entered into a partnership with China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corp, also known as COFCO.

The Scottish independent distillery full range of whiskies, which include Loch Lomond, Glen Scotia and Littlemill, will be available to customers throughout China.