π₯ Pernod Ricard
French wine and spirits group headquartered in Paris, formed in 1975 by the merger of Pernod and Ricard; Chivas Regal, Jameson, Absolut, Martell, The Glenlivet.
Pernod Ricard is a French wine and spirits group headquartered in Paris. According to the company, it traces its roots to 1805, when Pernod was born, and Pernod and Ricard merged in 1975. Its brands include Chivas Regal, Jameson, Absolut, Martell, The Glenlivet, Beefeater and Malibu.
History. Ricard was created in 1932. After the 1975 merger the group grew through acquisitions: Irish Distillers, owner of Jameson, in 1988; Seagram, including Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute and Martell, in 2001; Allied Domecq in 2005; and Vin & Sprit, owner of Absolut, in 2008. In 1993 it formed a joint venture with Cuba Ron to market Havana Club.
Ownership. Pernod Ricard shares trade on the Paris stock exchange. According to the annual report, on 31 March 2024 Paul Ricard SA together with others held 15.0% of the capital and the Belgian Groupe Bruxelles Lambert held 6.7%; the rest belonged to institutional and individual shareholders.
Portfolio. The company's website lists more than 200 premium brands, among them the Scotch whiskies Chivas Regal, Ballantine's, Royal Salute, The Glenlivet, Aberlour and Scapa; the Irish whiskeys Jameson, Redbreast, Powers and Midleton Very Rare; Ricard, Martell, Beefeater, Malibu, KahlΓΊa, Olmeca, Royal Stag, Blenders Pride, 100 Pipers and Havana Club. It states that it has its own salesforce in 73 countries and distributes its brands to 160.
Why it matters to you. The name of the group on the label says nothing about taste: Ricard is an anise drink, Martell is a cognac, Jameson is an Irish whiskey. Compare specific brands on their own pages. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | 1975, merger of Pernod (roots from 1805) and Ricard (1932); head office in Paris |
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How it connects to Spirits
π₯ Pernod Ricard β kind of β π₯ Spirits
Links
- Next step
- π₯ Chivas Regal, π₯ Ballantine's, π₯ Royal Salute, π₯ The Glenlivet, π₯ Strathisla, π₯ Aberlour, π₯ Scapa, π₯ Longmorn, π₯ Jameson, π₯ Redbreast
- Who works with it
- π₯ Plymouth Gin
- What it affects
- π· Alcohol and health
- Traditions
- π§βπ€βπ§ French
- Part of
- π₯ Spirits
- Related to
- π Western Europe
- Similar and different
- π₯ Havana Club
Frequently asked questions
Was Pernod Ricard founded in 1805?
Not exactly. According to the company, its roots go back to 1805, when Pernod was born; Ricard was created in 1932, and the two merged in 1975.
Who owns Pernod Ricard?
It is a public company listed on the Paris stock exchange. On 31 March 2024, according to the annual report, Paul Ricard SA and others held 15.0% of the capital and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert 6.7%.
How did Pernod Ricard get Jameson?
In 1988 the group acquired Irish Distillers, the owner of Jameson.
What to read next
- π· Alcohol and health β Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- π Western Europe β France, the Netherlands, Britain, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg: a mild, moist climate, pastures and hundreds of cheeses such as Roquefort, Camembert, Gouda and Cheddar.
- π§βπ€βπ§ French β The French are the main population of France, known for the festive meal and baguette on UNESCO's list, for wine and for cheese.
- π₯ Strathisla β Distillery and single malt brand in Keith (Moray, Speyside); licensed in 1786; four small stills; the heart of Chivas Regal; owned by Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard).
- π₯ Plymouth Gin β Plymouth Gin is a gin brand made at the Black Friars Distillery in Plymouth, England, where the producer says gin has been made since 1793; the brand belongs to Pernod Ricard.
Similar
π₯ RΓ©my Cointreau Β· π₯ MoΓ«t Hennessy Β· π₯ Edrington Β· π₯ William Grant & Sons Β· π₯ Bacardi Limited Β· π₯ Brown-Forman
β οΈ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Pernod Ricard: Our key dates (Pernod 1805; Ricard 1932; merger 1975; Irish Distillers 1988; Havana Club joint venture 1993; Seagram 2001; Allied Domecq 2005; Vin & Sprit 2008; headquarters in Paris)
- Pernod Ricard: Our brands (Chivas Regal, Jameson, Absolut, Martell, The Glenlivet, Beefeater, Malibu and others; 200+ premium brands; 73 countries with own salesforce, distribution to 160 countries)
- Pernod Ricard, Integrated Annual Report FY24: share information (listed on Euronext Paris; shareholding at 31.03.2024: Paul Ricard SA & others 15.0 %, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert 6.7 %)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)