Who owns Brugal?
Brugal is owned by Edrington (the United Kingdom), which has owned the brand since 2008.[1] Brugal was founded in 1888 in Dominican Republic and was independent until 2008.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Edrington Group Limited reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1888–2008)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Glasgow, Scotland
- Origin
- 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic · browse countries
- Founded
- 1888
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Rum
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Brugal
Brugal is the largest rum brand in the Dominican Republic, founded in 1888 by a Catalan who had learned distilling in Cuba, and it is still overseen by his descendants. Edrington acquired a majority stake in 2008. The family retained a substantial minority holding and continues to run the distillery in Puerto Plata on the island's north coast.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Brugal?
The parent company of Brugal is Edrington, a trust-owned company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Brugal Dominican or British?
Brugal originated in Dominican Republic in 1888, but it is owned today by Edrington, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Brugal is a Dominican-origin brand under British ownership.
Since when has Edrington owned Brugal?
Edrington has owned Brugal since 2008.
Who owned Brugal before Edrington?
Brugal was an independent company from its founding in 1888 until Edrington acquired it in 2008.
Is Brugal still owned by Edrington?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Brugal is still owned by Edrington. 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] Edrington — our brands — The Edrington Group Limited, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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