Acquisition History / E. & J. Gallo Winery / Four Roses bourbon (Kirin Holdings)
E. & J. Gallo Winery Acquires Four Roses bourbon (Kirin Holdings)
Announced February 6, 2026 — $775M
What happened
Four Roses is a Kentucky bourbon brand and distillery owned by Kirin Holdings. Kirin announced its sale to US winemaker E. & J. Gallo in a deal that could reach up to US$775M.
- Acquirer
- E. & J. Gallo Winery
- Target
- Four Roses bourbon (Kirin Holdings)
- Announced
- February 6, 2026
- Price
- $775M
- Industry
- Spirits
- Buyer type
- Strategic acquirer
- Status
- Announced, not yet closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did E. & J. Gallo Winery acquire Four Roses bourbon (Kirin Holdings)?
E. & J. Gallo Winery acquired Four Roses bourbon (Kirin Holdings) on February 6, 2026. This was E. & J. Gallo Winery's 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did E. & J. Gallo Winery pay for Four Roses bourbon (Kirin Holdings)?
E. & J. Gallo Winery paid $775M for Four Roses bourbon (Kirin Holdings).
What does Four Roses bourbon (Kirin Holdings) do?
Four Roses is a Kentucky bourbon brand and distillery owned by Kirin Holdings. Kirin announced its sale to US winemaker E. & J. Gallo in a deal that could reach up to US$775M.
What other Spirits companies has E. & J. Gallo Winery acquired?
Four Roses bourbon (Kirin Holdings) is E. & J. Gallo Winery's only publicly tracked acquisition in Spirits so far.