Who owns Wild Turkey?
Wild Turkey is owned by Campari Group (the Netherlands, BIT: CPR), which has owned the brand since 29 May 2009.[1] Wild Turkey was founded in 1940 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky and was independent until 2009.
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 (1940–2009)
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
- Founded
- 1940
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Whisky & bourbon
- Parent ticker
- BIT: CPR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Wild Turkey
Wild Turkey is a Kentucky bourbon named after a hunting trip on which an executive shared a barrel sample, and it is bottled at a higher proof than most competitors. Campari acquired the distillery from Pernod Ricard in 2009 for $575 million.
Ownership timeline of Wild Turkey
- 2009 – present Campari Group [1] reported
Where Wild Turkey sits in Campari Group
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Wild Turkey?
The parent company of Wild Turkey is Campari Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Wild Turkey American or Dutch?
Wild Turkey originated in the United States in 1940, but it is owned today by Campari Group, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Wild Turkey is an American-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has Campari Group owned Wild Turkey?
Campari Group has owned Wild Turkey since 29 May 2009.
Who owned Wild Turkey before Campari Group?
Wild Turkey was an independent company from its founding in 1940 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky until Campari Group acquired it in 2009.
Is Wild Turkey still owned by Campari Group?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Wild Turkey 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] 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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