Who owns Chivas Regal?
Chivas Regal is owned by Pernod Ricard (France, EPA: RI), which has owned the brand since 21 December 2001.[1] Chivas Regal was founded in 1909 in Aberdeen, 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 (1909–2001)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Paris
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Aberdeen, Scotland
- Founded
- 1909
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Whisky & bourbon
- Parent ticker
- EPA: RI
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Chivas Regal
Chivas Regal is a blended Scotch created by an Aberdeen grocer's shop that had supplied Queen Victoria at Balmoral, with the first 25-year-old blend released in 1909. Pernod Ricard acquired it in the 2001 break-up of Seagram, and it is among the largest premium Scotch brands worldwide.
Ownership timeline of Chivas Regal
- 2001 – present Pernod Ricard [1] reported
Where Chivas Regal sits in Pernod Ricard
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Chivas Regal?
The parent company of Chivas Regal is Pernod Ricard, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Chivas Regal British or French?
Chivas Regal originated in the United Kingdom in 1909, but it is owned today by Pernod Ricard, which is headquartered in France. So Chivas Regal is a British-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Pernod Ricard owned Chivas Regal?
Pernod Ricard has owned Chivas Regal since 21 December 2001.
Who owned Chivas Regal before Pernod Ricard?
Chivas Regal was an independent company from its founding in 1909 in Aberdeen, Scotland until Pernod Ricard acquired it in 2001.
Is Chivas Regal still owned by Pernod Ricard?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Chivas Regal 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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