Whistlepig sells minority stake 17th December, 2020 by Nicola Carruthers Vermont-based rye whiskey producer Whistlepig has sold a minority stake to Moët Hennessy in a bid to help the brand expand internationally. Whistlepig’s range includes the six-year-old Piggyback whiskey The new partnership between Whistlepig and Belvedere vodka producer Moët Hennessy will see the company focus on building the whiskey brand outside of North America. Financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. It is the first route-to-market spirits partnership for Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of LVMH. “The arrangement with Moët Hennessy marks a significant moment for Whistlepig,” said Jeff Kozak, Whistlepig CEO. “We could not be more pleased to align our brand with the leader in luxury wines and spirits and are excited about the future collaboration with Moët Hennessy’s team in the international market.”