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Kirin Sells Four Roses Distillery to E&J Gallo for $775M

2/6/2026

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Kirin Holdings (the owner of Four Roses) will sell the Four Roses distillery to E&J Gallo Winery for up to $775 million plus a $50 million earn-out.
The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026, pending regulatory approval.
Kirin acquired Four Roses in 2002 and plans to shift from a shrinking spirits market to healthcare, aiming to divest from spirits and focus on Riku and Fuji.

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Story summary

Kirin Holdings (the owner of Four Roses) will sell the Four Roses distillery to E&J Gallo Winery for up to $775 million plus a $50 million earn-out.
The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026, pending regulatory approval.
Kirin acquired Four Roses in 2002 and plans to shift from a shrinking spirits market to healthcare, aiming to divest from spirits and focus on Riku and Fuji.