Who owns Westland?
Westland is owned by Rémy Cointreau (France, EPA: RCO), which has owned the brand since 1 December 2016.[1] Westland was founded in 2010 in Seattle, Washington and was independent until 2016.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Rémy Cointreau SA reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2010–2016)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Cognac
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Seattle, Washington
- Founded
- 2010
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Whisky & bourbon
- Parent ticker
- EPA: RCO
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Westland
Westland is a Seattle distillery making single malt whiskey from Pacific Northwest barley, founded in 2010 to argue that American single malt should be a category in its own right. Rémy Cointreau acquired it in 2016. American single malt was formally recognised as a distinct category by United States regulators in 2024.
Ownership timeline of Westland
- 2016 – present Rémy Cointreau [1] reported
Where Westland sits in Rémy Cointreau
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Westland?
The parent company of Westland is Rémy Cointreau, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Westland American or French?
Westland originated in the United States in 2010, but it is owned today by Rémy Cointreau, which is headquartered in France. So Westland is an American-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Rémy Cointreau owned Westland?
Rémy Cointreau has owned Westland since 1 December 2016.
Who owned Westland before Rémy Cointreau?
Westland was an independent company from its founding in 2010 in Seattle, Washington until Rémy Cointreau acquired it in 2016.
Is Westland still owned by Rémy Cointreau?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Westland is still owned by Rémy Cointreau. 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] Rémy Cointreau Universal Registration Document 2024/25 — Rémy Cointreau SA, Annual report, published 30 June 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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