The global spirits industry is bracing itself for change as Four Roses bourbon has been sold to E&J Gallo Winery for close to $775 million.
With a rich history dating back to 1910, Four Roses has built a reputation for producing high-quality bourbon made from 10 different recipes. The distillery, located in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, has been under Japanese ownership since 2002, with Kirin Holdings being the current parent company.
The deal marks a significant shift in the ownership of one of America’s most respected bourbon brands and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. According to Reuters, Gallo agreed to pay
