(KAIR)--Atchison-based MGP Ingredients has acquired a Washington D.C.-based distillery.

According to a news release issued by MGP, acquired is New Columbia Distillers LLC, which produces and markets Greet Hat Gin. It also operates a distillery with a retail tasting room, a bar, and gin garden, in Northeast Washington D.C.

Announcement of the acquisition was made Tuesday.

According to the release, the distillery and its retail operations will continue to operate with the current management team. Its Green Hat Gin styles will be phased into expanded distribution as a new addition to MGP’s portfolio of award-winning brands.

Terms of the acquirement transaction were not disclosed.

New Columbia Distillers was founded in 2011.