Who owns Beefeater?
Beefeater is owned by Pernod Ricard (France, EPA: RI), which has owned the brand since 26 July 2005.[1] Beefeater was founded in 1863 in London and was independent until 2005.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Pernod Ricard SA reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1863–2005)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Founded
- 1863
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Gin
- Parent ticker
- EPA: RI
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Beefeater
Beefeater is the largest gin still distilled within London, made to a recipe from 1863 by James Burrough, a pharmacist who bought a small distillery. The botanicals are steeped for 24 hours before distillation, and the brand takes its name from the Yeomen Warders of the Tower of London.
Ownership timeline of Beefeater
- 2005 – present Pernod Ricard [1] reported
Where Beefeater sits in Pernod Ricard
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Beefeater?
The parent company of Beefeater is Pernod Ricard, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Beefeater British or French?
Beefeater originated in the United Kingdom in 1863, but it is owned today by Pernod Ricard, which is headquartered in France. So Beefeater is a British-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Pernod Ricard owned Beefeater?
Pernod Ricard has owned Beefeater since 26 July 2005.
Who owned Beefeater before Pernod Ricard?
Beefeater was an independent company from its founding in 1863 in London until Pernod Ricard acquired it in 2005.
Is Beefeater still owned by Pernod Ricard?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Beefeater is still owned by Pernod Ricard. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Pernod Ricard Universal Registration Document 2024/25 — Pernod Ricard SA, Annual report, published 1 October 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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