Who owns Smirnoff Ice?
Smirnoff Ice 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
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1999
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Vodka
- Parent ticker
- LSE: DGE NYSE: DEO
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Smirnoff Ice
Smirnoff Ice is a flavoured malt or vodka drink launched in 1999 that helped create the ready-to-drink category. In North America it is made as a malt beverage rather than with vodka, so it can be sold where spirits cannot.
Ownership timeline of Smirnoff Ice
Where Smirnoff Ice sits in Diageo
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Smirnoff Ice?
The parent company of Smirnoff Ice is Diageo, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Smirnoff Ice British?
Yes. Smirnoff Ice originated in the United Kingdom in 1999 and its owner, Diageo, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Smirnoff Ice still owned by Diageo?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Smirnoff Ice 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 6 September 2026.
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