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THE GREY GOOSE STORY
It was acquired by Bacardi in 2004. Francois was inspired by his training as a cognac cellar master and created a vodka designed to express the true taste and character of the ingredients. He still oversees every step of the unique journey from field to bottle.
Is Bacardi a vodka or rum brand? ›
BACARDÍ is a rum brand established in 1862 that has been producing world-class rums ever since.
How much did Bacardi pay for Grey Goose? ›
The company was eventually sold by Sidney Frank to Bacardi for a reported US$2.2 billion in 2004. That year, Grey Goose was the best-selling premium brand vodka in the United States, selling more than 1.5 million cases that year.
What alcohol is owned by Bacardi? ›
Bacardi is best-known for white rum, but from its modest origins the company has grown to own more than 200 different brands, including Grey Goose vodka, Bombay Sapphire gin, Martini & Rossi vermouth and Dewar's blended Scotch whisky.
Is Kirkland vodka Grey Goose? ›
You may have heard a rumor that the Kirkland Signature™ brand vodka sold at Costco is actually GREY GOOSE® Vodka, just in different packaging. We can definitively put this myth to rest. This viral claim is completely false, and GREY GOOSE® Vodka does not produce nor privately label Kirkland vodka.
Does Bacardi own Smirnoff? ›
Smirnoff (/ˈsmɪərnɒf/; Russian: [smʲɪrˈnof]) is a brand of vodka owned and produced by the British company Diageo.
Who owns Bacardi and Patron? ›
Hamilton, Bermuda, and Schaffhausen, Switzerland, April 30, 2018—Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, announced today the completion of a transaction that makes the family-owned company the sole owner of Patrón Spirits International AG and its PATRÓN® brand, the world's top-selling ...
Is Bacardi still Cuban? ›
The Bacardí family remains strong, though many are forced to flee the island in exile. Having cleverly moved the company's trademarks and yeast strain out of Cuba already, they continue operations in the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain and The Bahamas.
What's stronger, BACARDÍ or vodka? ›
The alcohol content of rum and vodka is very similar. Rum typically has an ABV of 40%, while vodka usually has an ABV of around 35%. However, there are some rum varieties that have an ABV as high as 50%.
Is Bacardi Limon a vodka? ›
BACARDI Limon Rum gets its name from the Spanish word for lemon, and offers the perfect blend of white rum and citrus fruits to transport you to a tropical paradise.
Bacardi is pretty cheap and has a clean flavor. Not quite as good as Ten Cane, but it is a simple honest rum that's good enough for Rum cake and a wee nip.
Why is Grey Goose vodka so expensive? ›
The brand employed an elaborate distillation process, utilizing "calcium-rich" spring water from the renowned Cognac region and "superior bread-making wheat." By emphasizing the use of premium ingredients and meticulous craftsmanship, Grey Goose ensured that consumers were not only paying for the image but also for an ...
Who makes Costco vodka? ›
But according to the label for Kirkland Signature American Vodka, the liquor is produced and bottled by a company called Fairmont Ltd. In Mira Loma, California. In actuality, it's made by LeVecke Corporation—Fairmont is just a trade name.
Is GREY Goose Vodka high end? ›
Grey Goose is our favorite vodka because it has a very refined high end flavor. So smooth to add to any mix or beverage. A favorite for a get together with friends.
Is Jay-Z an owner of Bacardi? ›
During the court fight, information came out that Jay-Z made an offer for a Bacardi buyout that valued his half of the business at $1.5 billion. Bacardi's calculation of the mogul's half was $460 million.
Does Jay-Z own half of Bacardi? ›
The settlement was announced in a press release and called for an affiliate to buy out JAY-Z's 50% stake of the cognac company, leaving Bacardi owning 75.01% of the rest of the business. The rapper will still retain “a significant ownership stake” through his SCLiquor LLC company.
When did Jay-Z buy Bacardi? ›
Bacardi and Jay-Z have been in business for over 10 years after launching D'Usse in 2012.
How much did Sidney Frank sell Grey Goose for? ›
Rarely seen without a custom-made Davidoff cigar in his mouth, Frank became a billionaire in 2004 when he sold Grey Goose to Bacardi for $2.3 billion–the highest price ever paid for a single liquor brand.