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Corby Spirit and Wine Limited
Public
Traded as TSXCSW.A (voting)
TSXCSW.B (non-voting)
Industry Beverage industry
Founder Henry Corby
Headquarters ,
Products Beverages
Owner Pernod Ricard (46%)
Number of employees
310

Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a Canadian company that makes and sells different kinds of beverages. It started in 1859 in a place called Corbyville, Ontario. Today, a company named Pernod Ricard owns 46% of Corby.

Corby makes some special Canadian drinks. They also help sell products from Pernod Ricard in Canada. You can find Corby listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols CSW.A and CSW.B.

Corby's Story

Corby Spirit and Wine has a long history. Here are some important moments:

  • In 1837, Henry Corby started a business buying grain. Later, he opened a place to make drinks in Corbyville, Ontario.
  • In 1905, the company was sold. It was then called "H. Corby Distillery Company Limited."
  • By 1918, the company joined with other businesses. These included JP Wiser's Distillery Limited and some companies from Scotland.
  • In 1935, another company, Gooderham and Worts, bought a big part of Corby.
  • In 1952, Corby got the right to make Lamb's Rum in Canada. This was a popular drink from London.
  • The company bought a share in Tia Maria in 1954.
  • In 1969, the company's name changed to "Corby Distilleries Limited."
  • They bought Meagher's Distillery Limited in 1978.
  • In 1985, Corby's main owner was bought by a company called Allied Lyons PLC.
  • Corby sold off one of its companies in 1988. They also bought other parts of businesses, like McGuinness Distilling.
  • The original place where they made drinks in Corbyville closed in 1989.
  • Corby bought Upper Canada Brewing Company in 1991, but sold it a few years later in 1995.
  • In 2005, Pernod Ricard of France bought Corby's main owner.
  • Corby sold its share in Tia Maria to Pernod Ricard in 2006. They also gained the right to sell Lamb's Rum around the world.
  • In 2011, Corby sold 17 of its brands and a production building to Sazerac.
  • The company changed its name to "Corby Spirit and Wine Limited" in 2013.
  • In 2016, Corby bought parts of Domaines Pinnacle Inc. This became a new part of Corby called Ungava Spirits Co. Ltd.

Popular Brands

Today, Corby owns or helps sell many of the most popular brands in Canada. They are also selling their products in the United States, Europe, and other countries like Australia.

Some of the well-known Canadian brands that Corby handles include J.P. Wiser's Whisky, Lamb's rum, Polar Ice vodka, and McGuinness liqueurs.

Corby also helps sell big international brands in Canada. These include ABSOLUT vodka, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet distillery and Ballantine's Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu rum, and Kahlúa liqueur. They also sell Mumm Champagne and wines like Jacob's Creek.

Here are some of the brands Corby works with:

  • Wiser's whisky
  • Polar Ice Vodka
  • Lamb's Rum
  • McGuinness Liqueur Family
  • Pike Creek Canadian Whisky
  • Lot 40 Canadian Whisky
  • Hiram Walker's Special Old
  • Royal Reserve
  • Cabot Trail
  • Ungava Premium Gin
  • Chic Choc
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