Who owns Dewar's?
Dewar's is owned by Bacardi (Bermuda).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Bacardi Limited reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇧🇲 Bermuda, Hamilton · browse countries
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1846
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Whisky & bourbon
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Dewar's
Dewar's blended Scotch was founded in Perth in 1846 and built by the founder's sons, one of whom made one of the first advertising films in 1898. It is the best-selling Scotch in the United States, and Bacardi acquired it from Diageo in 1998 for $1.9 billion.
Ownership timeline of Dewar's
Where Dewar's sits in Bacardi
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Dewar's?
The parent company of Dewar's is Bacardi, a family-owned company headquartered in Bermuda.
Is Dewar's British or Bermudian?
Dewar's originated in the United Kingdom in 1846, but it is owned today by Bacardi, which is headquartered in Bermuda. So Dewar's is a British-origin brand under Bermudian ownership.
Is Dewar's still owned by Bacardi?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Dewar's is still owned by Bacardi. 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] Bacardi Limited — our brands — Bacardi Limited, Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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