Raven Spirits Group Limited, the producer of the ‘HRAFN GIN’ brand, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Lost Loch Spirits Limited, bringing together two of Aberdeenshire’s award-winning spirits producers under a single group from 1 April 2026.
The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, will unite Raven Spirits Group’s expanding spirits portfolio strategy and long-term production ambitions with Lost Loch Spirits’ established distilling facility near Aboyne, and its strong contract distilling expertise.
Both businesses have earned recognition in winning prestigious international spirits awards in recent years and remain committed to sustainable, flavour-led spirits rooted in the north-east of Scotland — qualities increasingly valued in the global premium spirits’ market.
L-R Callum Sim, Peter Sim, Richard Pierce, and Peter Dignan
Under the terms of the agreement, the Lost Loch distillery will continue operating from its Royal Deeside site, maintaining its established spirits range, including Eenoo Gin, Murmichan Absinthe and Haroosh Liqueur, to be joined by Raven Spirits’ portfolio of Hrafn Gins and upcoming 2026 release Vodka and Rum brands.
Raven Spirits Group, founded by brothers Callum and Peter Sim, will relocate its Banchory-based operations to the Lost Loch Spirits’ distilling facility, founded by friends Richard Pierce and Peter Dignan, and focus on expanding both domestic and export markets. The combined operations will strengthen the group’s contract distilling capability, with the Lost Loch distillery forming the cornerstone of the group’s broader production platform in expanding its portfolio of premium spirits.
The acquisition forms part of Raven Spirits Group’s longer-term strategy to build a distinctive north-east based spirits group combining original brand development with specialist distilling expertise.
Interior of Lost Loch Distillery
Callum Sim, Director of Raven Spirits Group, said: “Lost Loch is a distillery we have long admired, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to bring together our distinct yet complementary distilling expertise.
"This agreement reflects a shared vision of building a successful spirits group with creativity and respect for the craft. This isn’t about changing what already works, but protecting it, supporting it, and giving it the platform it deserves to grow — and bringing those remarkable Aberdeenshire spirits to an ever-growing base of customers in both domestic and international markets.”
The acquisition is expected to further strengthen Aberdeenshire’s growing reputation for premium craft distilling, contributing to the north-east’s wider food and drink economy and its appeal as a destination for visitors interested in Scotland’s independent spirits producers.
HRAFN GIN range.
Peter Dignan, Director of Lost Loch Spirits said “Richard and I are immensely proud of what Lost Loch has grown into over the past nine years and grateful to the many people who have supported us along the way.
"Raven Spirits Group shares our commitment to the craft of distilling and to the future of the collective brands. We are confident the distillery will continue to grow and develop under its stewardship.”
Both companies emphasised that customers, stockists and trade partners can expect full continuity, with day-to-day operations and product availability continuing as normal.