California-based Gallo is set to acquire Four Roses Bourbon from Japanese drinks conglomerate Kirin for US$775 million.

In October 2025, Kirin was was rumoured to be working with Swiss investment bank UBS to find a buyer for Four Roses, a move sparked by a review of its balance sheet and portfolio from a “medium and long-term perspective”.

Four Roses was valued at an indicative US$1 billion, although due to a confidentiality clause, Gallo has not disclosed the financial condition of the producer.

A Gallo spokesperson said: “No changes are planned to operations, production, or distribution. We will have no further comment until after closing.”

Expanding its portfolio into American whiskey, Gallo secured a strategic stake in Horse Soldier Bourbon in July 2022.

The California-headquartered firm’s spirits portfolio includes hard seltzer High Noon, New Amsterdam Vodka, Camarena Tequila, Don Fulano Tequila, E&J Brandy and its most recent addition, Lucky One Lemonade.

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88 Bamboo Editorial Team