Pernod Ricard (French:[pɛʁnoʁikaʁ]) is a French company best known for itsanise-flavouredpastisapéritifs Pernod Anise and Ricard Pastis (often referred to simply asPernod orRicard). The world's second-largest wine and spirits seller,[3] it also produces several other types of pastis.
1805 –Maison Pernod Fils (simply known as Pernod Fils) is founded inPontarlier,Franche-Comté, eastern France, by Henri-Louis Pernod and begins production of theanise-flavored spirit known asabsinthe.
In 1975, the companies of Pernod Fils and Ricard, the two largest French aniseed aperitif producers and fierce competitors, merged creating the Pernod Ricard group.[4]
In 2001, Pernod Ricard acquired 38% ofSeagram's Wines and Spirits business including Chivas Brothers Ltd makers ofChivas Regal and owner of 13 Scotch malt distilleries, 1 grain distillery and 2 gin distilleries.[9]
In 2023, Pernod Ricard decided to resume limited exports of Beefeater Gin and Jameson Irish Whiskey to Russia.[19][20] After being faced with protests and calls for a portfolio-wide boycott of all its brands Pernod Ricard decided to end all exports of its international brands to Russia.[21]
In December 2023, Pernod Ricard has released The Chuan Pure Malt Whisky, its inaugural Chinese whisky.[22]
In July 2024, Pernod Ricard announced the sale of its entire portfolio of strategic international wine brands to Australian Wine Holdco Ltd (AWL, owner ofAccolade Wines). This included Jacob’s Creek, Orlando, St Hugo (Australia), Stoneleigh, Brancott Estate, Church Road (New Zealand), and Campo Viejo, Ysios, Tarsus, Azpilicueta (Spain). Pernod will retain its US and French wine brands, as well as labels in Argentina and China. The brands generated over 10 million cases annually and the divestment allowed Pernod Ricard to sharpen its focus on premium spirits and champagne.[23] The deal was finalized in April 2025.[24]
In October 2024, Pernod Ricard agreed to sellMinttu liqueur and its portfolio of Nordic local brands to the Finnish beverage companyHartwall.[25]
In December 2025, it was announced that Pernod Ricard had agreed to sell its US sparkling wine assets associated with the Mumm Napa, Mumm Sparkling California and DVX brands to Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits. The transaction, which excluded Champagne and Mumm operations outside the United States, formed part of Pernod Ricard’s ongoing portfolio rationalisation, with financial terms not disclosed.[29]
Corby Distilleries – Canadian subsidiary; owner ofWiser's whisky, Lamb's rum; Hiram Walker & Sons Limited is majority shareholder of Corby and itself unit of Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard previously owned the non-alcoholic chocolate beverageYoo-hoo, which was acquired from a group of private investors in 1989. Pernod Ricard also previously owned the carbonated citrus drinkOrangina. Both brands were sold in 2001 toCadbury Schweppes.[32]
€12.75 billion (2024)[2]
