Who owns Smirnoff?
Smirnoff is owned by Diageo (the United Kingdom, LSE: DGE).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Diageo plc verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇷🇺 Russia, Moscow · browse countries
- Founded
- 1864
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Vodka
- Parent ticker
- LSE: DGE NYSE: DEO
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Smirnoff
Smirnoff traces to a Moscow distillery founded in 1864 that supplied the imperial court. The family fled the revolution, and a descendant sold the American rights for a few hundred dollars in the 1930s. Marketed as a spirit that left you breathless, it made vodka mainstream in the United States.
Ownership timeline of Smirnoff
Where Smirnoff sits in Diageo
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Smirnoff?
The parent company of Smirnoff is Diageo, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Smirnoff Russian or British?
Smirnoff originated in Russia in 1864, but it is owned today by Diageo, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Smirnoff is a Russian-origin brand under British ownership.
Is Smirnoff still owned by Diageo?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Smirnoff is still owned by Diageo. 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] Diageo plc Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-08-18 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 18 August 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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