Lafayette Imports

Lafayette Imports, is a family owned spirits importer based in the New York Area and is owned by Biggar and Leith, LLC. Founded in 2021 by Mark Teasdale and Elwyn Gladstone, we import, distribute and market the following brands across 50 States in the USA; Powers Irish Whiskey, Plymouth Gin, Hotel Starlino Aperitivo and Vermouths, Shanky’s Whip Black Irish Whiskey Liqueur, The Gladstone Axe Malt Scotch, Butterfly Cannon Tequilas, Stambecco Amaro, Spytail Rum, Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey and Clontarf Irish Whiskey. For Pernod Ricard, Alexandre Ricard, Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard, said: “Plymouth, Powers, Knappogue Castle and Clontarf have strong potential in growing categories. As we strive to constantly strengthen our brand-building, this dedicated and fit for purpose structure allows these brands to have renewed development and to meet new consumers. The Gin Hub and Irish Distillers global brand companies will work closely with Lafayette Imports to support this innovative approach.” For Lafayette Imports, Mark Teasdale commented: “The Spirits market is driven by innovation and premium high-quality brands with provenance and heritage. We are excited to be bringing our expertise, track-record and know-how to an entirely new company which will house a noteworthy portfolio of brands in exciting categories with huge growth potential.”