🥃 Diageo
Diageo is the London-based spirits company behind Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Don Julio and Casamigos, formed in 1997 by the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness; over 200 brands in nearly 180 countries.
Diageo is the London-based spirits company behind Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Don Julio and Casamigos, with its global headquarters in London. According to its history page, it was formed in 1997 by the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness. The company says it has over 200 brands and sales in nearly 180 countries.
History. Diageo's brands are older than the company. According to Diageo, John Walker opened a grocery business in Kilmarnock, Scotland, and began blending whiskies in 1820, and Charles Tanqueray began distilling in Bloomsbury, London, in 1830. Guinness began brewing at St. James's Gate in 1759.
Acquisitions. In 2013 Diageo completed the first stage of its acquisition of United Spirits Limited in India; in 2015 it acquired full global ownership of Tequila Don Julio; in 2017 it acquired Casamigos.
Ownership and headquarters. Diageo PLC shares trade on the London Stock Exchange under the code DGE. In 2022 the company moved its global headquarters from Park Royal to central London.
Why this matters to you. One company stands behind brands from many countries, so the name Diageo on a label does not mean one taste or style. Check the drink type, age and strength on the page of the specific brand. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | 1997, merger of Guinness and Grand Metropolitan; head office in London |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Diageo the former Guinness?
Partly. According to Diageo, the company was formed in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness.
Which brands does Diageo own?
The company's history page names Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Don Julio and Casamigos among its brands; in all it has over 200 brands.
How many countries does Diageo sell in?
Nearly 180 countries, according to the company's business page.
Where is Diageo's head office?
In London: in 2022 the company moved its global headquarters from Park Royal to central London.
When did Diageo acquire Don Julio and Casamigos?
Full global ownership of Don Julio in 2015 and Casamigos in 2017, according to the company's history.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🌍 Western Europe — France, the Netherlands, Britain, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg: a mild, moist climate, pastures and hundreds of cheeses such as Roquefort, Camembert, Gouda and Cheddar.
- 🧑🤝🧑 British — People of Great Britain; their protected West Country Cheddar matures for at least 9 months, and tea is drunk with milk.
- 🥃 Lagavulin — Lagavulin is a peated single malt Scotch distillery and brand on Islay, founded in 1816 and owned by Diageo. The flagship is the 16-year-old at 43% ABV, known for intense peat smoke and slow distillation in pear-shaped stills.
- 🥃 Maltster — A specialist or company that makes malt from barley for distilleries and breweries; most Scottish distilleries buy malt from maltsters to their own specification.
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⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Diageo: Our history (1997 merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness; Guinness 1759; John Walker 1820; Charles Tanqueray 1830; United Spirits first stage 2013; Don Julio 2015; Casamigos 2017; headquarters moved from Park Royal to central London 2022)
- Diageo: Our business (over 200 brands, sales in nearly 180 countries; founded in 1997)
- London Stock Exchange: Diageo PLC (DGE) — company page
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)