Who owns The Glenlivet?
The Glenlivet is owned by Pernod Ricard (France, EPA: RI), which has owned the brand since 21 December 2001.[1] The Glenlivet was founded in 1824 in Speyside, Scotland and was independent until 2001.
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 (1824–2001)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Speyside, Scotland
- Founded
- 1824
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Whisky & bourbon
- Parent ticker
- EPA: RI
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet was the first distillery licensed in its Speyside parish, taking out a licence in 1824 when most local production was illicit, a decision that made its founder unpopular enough that he carried pistols. So many distilleries appended the name that a court restricted its use in 1884.
Ownership timeline of The Glenlivet
- 2001 – present Pernod Ricard [1] reported
Where The Glenlivet sits in Pernod Ricard
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of The Glenlivet?
The parent company of The Glenlivet is Pernod Ricard, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is The Glenlivet British or French?
The Glenlivet originated in the United Kingdom in 1824, but it is owned today by Pernod Ricard, which is headquartered in France. So The Glenlivet is a British-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Pernod Ricard owned The Glenlivet?
Pernod Ricard has owned The Glenlivet since 21 December 2001.
Who owned The Glenlivet before Pernod Ricard?
The Glenlivet was an independent company from its founding in 1824 in Speyside, Scotland until Pernod Ricard acquired it in 2001.
Is The Glenlivet still owned by Pernod Ricard?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, The Glenlivet 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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