Who owns the whisky & bourbon brands?
32 whisky & bourbon brands tracked here are owned by 11 companies; the three largest owners, Diageo, William Grant & Sons and Suntory, control 17 of them (53%) as of Sep 2026.
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32
brands
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11
owning companies
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53%
held by top 3 owners
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14
foreign-owned brands · origin ≠ owner HQ
Biggest owners of whisky & bourbon brands
| # | Owner | HQ | Brands in this category | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diageo | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 9 | Buchanan's, Bulleit, Cardhu, Crown Royal, Johnnie Walker and 4 more |
| 2 | William Grant & Sons | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 4 | Glenfiddich, Monkey Shoulder, The Balvenie, Tullamore D.E.W. |
| 3 | Suntory | 🇯🇵 Japan | 4 | Hibiki, Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Yamazaki |
| 4 | Pernod Ricard | 🇫🇷 France | 3 | Chivas Regal, Jameson, The Glenlivet |
| 5 | Edrington | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 3 | Highland Park, The Famous Grouse, The Macallan |
| 6 | Brown-Forman | 🇺🇸 United States | 3 | Jack Daniel's, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve |
| 7 | Rémy Cointreau | 🇫🇷 France | 2 | Bruichladdich, Westland |
| 8 | Bacardi | 🇧🇲 Bermuda | 1 | Dewar's |
| 9 | Kirin | 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Four Roses |
| 10 | Constellation Brands | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | High West |
| 11 | Campari Group | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 1 | Wild Turkey |