Who owns Kahlúa?
Kahlúa is owned by Pernod Ricard (France, EPA: RI), which has owned the brand since 26 July 2005.[1] Kahlúa was founded in 1936 in Mexico 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 (1936–2005)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Origin
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- Founded
- 1936
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Liqueurs & aperitifs
- Parent ticker
- EPA: RI
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Kahlúa
Kahlúa is a Mexican coffee liqueur created in 1936, made from arabica coffee and rum, and the essential ingredient of the White Russian and the espresso martini. Pernod Ricard acquired it with Allied Domecq in 2005, and it is the largest coffee liqueur brand in the world.
Ownership timeline of Kahlúa
- 2005 – present Pernod Ricard [1] reported
Where Kahlúa sits in Pernod Ricard
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Kahlúa?
The parent company of Kahlúa is Pernod Ricard, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Kahlúa Mexican or French?
Kahlúa originated in Mexico in 1936, but it is owned today by Pernod Ricard, which is headquartered in France. So Kahlúa is a Mexican-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Pernod Ricard owned Kahlúa?
Pernod Ricard has owned Kahlúa since 26 July 2005.
Who owned Kahlúa before Pernod Ricard?
Kahlúa was an independent company from its founding in 1936 until Pernod Ricard acquired it in 2005.
Is Kahlúa still owned by Pernod Ricard?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Kahlúa 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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