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Who owns Espolòn?

Espolòn is owned by Campari Group (the Netherlands, BIT: CPR), which has owned the brand since 2008.[1] Espolòn was founded in 1998 in Mexico and was independent until 2008.

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Davide Campari-Milano N.V. reported
Owned since
Previous owner
Independent (1998–2008)
Owner HQ
🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
Origin
🇲🇽 Mexico
Founded
1998
Category
BeveragesSpirits › Tequila & mezcal
Parent ticker
BIT: CPR
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Espolòn

Espolòn is a Jalisco tequila launched in 1998 whose label uses Mexican engraving traditions to tell a story across the bottle. Campari acquired it in 2008 and grew it into one of the larger tequila brands in the United States.

Ownership timeline of Espolòn

Owners of Espolòn from 2008 to 2026 Campari Group 2008–present Campari Group 2010201520202025
  1. 2008 – present Campari Group [1] reported

Where Espolòn sits in Campari Group

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Espolòn?

The parent company of Espolòn is Campari Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.

Is Espolòn Mexican or Dutch?

Espolòn originated in Mexico in 1998, but it is owned today by Campari Group, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Espolòn is a Mexican-origin brand under Dutch ownership.

Since when has Campari Group owned Espolòn?

Campari Group has owned Espolòn since 2008.

Who owned Espolòn before Campari Group?

Espolòn was an independent company from its founding in 1998 until Campari Group acquired it in 2008.

Is Espolòn still owned by Campari Group?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Espolòn is still owned by Campari Group. 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. [1] Davide Campari-Milano N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Davide Campari-Milano N.V., Annual report, published 4 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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