Who owns The Famous Grouse?
The Famous Grouse is owned by Edrington (the United Kingdom).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Edrington Group Limited reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Glasgow, Scotland
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1896
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Whisky & bourbon
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About The Famous Grouse
The Famous Grouse is the best-selling blended Scotch in Scotland, created in 1896 and named after the red grouse, the national game bird. Its animated advertising, in which the grouse causes trouble, has run for decades. Edrington owns it, and the blend draws on the group's own Macallan and Highland Park distilleries.
Ownership timeline of The Famous Grouse
Where The Famous Grouse sits in Edrington
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of The Famous Grouse?
The parent company of The Famous Grouse is Edrington, a trust-owned company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is The Famous Grouse British?
Yes. The Famous Grouse originated in the United Kingdom in 1896 and its owner, Edrington, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is The Famous Grouse still owned by Edrington?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, The Famous Grouse is still owned by Edrington. 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] Edrington — our brands — The Edrington Group Limited, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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