Kirin sells Four Roses to Gallo for $775m

09 February, 2026
By Eleanor Yates

Japanese brewer Kirin Holdings has agreed to sell its Kentucky bourbon brand Four Roses to US-based Gallo Winery for up to $775m.

Kirin bought Four Roses in 2002 and said it was looking to complete the deal in the second quarter, Reuters reported. 

The sale price also includes an earn-out fee of which $50m will be paid out if the brand hits a performance target.

The move will allow Kirin to "reallocate its resources toward businesses that could further grow by leveraging Kirin’s own organisational capabilities,” Reuters reported.

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