Who owns Grey Goose?
Grey Goose is owned by Bacardi (Bermuda), which has owned the brand since 1 August 2004.[1] Grey Goose was founded in 1997 in France and was independent until 2004.
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
- Previous owner
- Independent (1997–2004)
- Owner HQ
- 🇧🇲 Bermuda, Hamilton · browse countries
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France
- Founded
- 1997
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Vodka
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Grey Goose
Grey Goose is a French wheat vodka created in 1997 by Sidney Frank, an American importer who decided that a vodka would sell at a premium if it came from France and was priced high enough to signal quality. He sold it to Bacardi in 2004 for about $2 billion.
Ownership timeline of Grey Goose
Where Grey Goose sits in Bacardi
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Grey Goose?
The parent company of Grey Goose is Bacardi, a family-owned company headquartered in Bermuda.
Is Grey Goose French or Bermudian?
Grey Goose originated in France in 1997, but it is owned today by Bacardi, which is headquartered in Bermuda. So Grey Goose is a French-origin brand under Bermudian ownership.
Since when has Bacardi owned Grey Goose?
Bacardi has owned Grey Goose since 1 August 2004.
Who owned Grey Goose before Bacardi?
Grey Goose was an independent company from its founding in 1997 until Bacardi acquired it in 2004.
Is Grey Goose still owned by Bacardi?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Grey Goose 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 6 September 2026.
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