Sazerac Company, Inc.

Sazerac Company, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned American alcoholic beverage company specializing in the production, importation, and global distribution of spirits. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, with a significant presence in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company's mission is to craft and market a diverse portfolio of high-quality distilled spirits, driven by heritage and a passion for the craft, to meet evolving consumer preferences worldwide.

Sazerac manages an extensive portfolio of over 450 brands, encompassing a wide range of categories including bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, liqueurs, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Key brands include Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Sazerac Rye, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Southern Comfort, E.H. Taylor, Pappy Van Winkle, 1792 Ridgemont Reserve, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, W.L. Weller, Corazon Tequila, and Svedka. The company operates a vertically integrated business model, overseeing distillation, extended aging, bottling, and a global distribution network across 112 countries.

As one of the largest private spirits companies globally, Sazerac has demonstrated consistent growth, with estimated annual revenues reaching $5 billion as of July 2025. Recent strategic moves include the acquisition of BuzzBallz in May 2024, Svedka vodka in January 2025, and Dirty Shirley ready-to-drink cocktails in March 2026. The company also launched its first Tennessee whiskey brand, AJ Bond, in June 2026, and its Svedka Vodka brand introduced a new ready-to-drink Vodka Water range. Jake Wenz serves as the CEO and President, with William Goldring as the Chairman.