For all liquor lovers this article enlists the 10 largest alcohol companies in the world. In most parts of the world alcoholic beverages hold a significant cultural value. In many countries drinking is a social requirement that reflects on an individual’s stature in the society. As the alcohol industry prospered, most countries now have regulatory bodies that overlook production, consumption and sales.
The fact that most people have a passion for alcohol has led to more and more production. Many companies have jumped into the business and have been producing quality alcoholic products for decades. More companies meant more competition, and, therefore, the quality of alcoholic products has drastically improved over the years. Companies have been trying different ways to promote themselves and gain market value. For companies that are well established, it became inevitable to ensure quality production or else they may lose their position to a new emerging alcohol company.
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The following list is a compilation of top alcohol companies that have ruled the international markets for years. They have ensured quality production at most affordable prices. As a result, these companies have earned a handsome annual profit and offered most jobs to strengthen their employee bank. The list also includes minor details regarding the companies’ most famous brands. And, we have prepared something special for the beer lovers too – a list of “10 Largest Beer Brewing Companies in the World”.
Now, let’s take a look at the largest alcohol companies in the world, starting with number 10:
10. Bass Brewery
This is a UK based alcohol company that has been producing top quality alcoholic products for decades. It has continued its legacy for centuries since the time it started way back in 1777 in Trent, England. By 1877, the company had become the largest alcohol company in the world with an annual production of one million barrels. Its Bass Pale Ale is one of the all-time most popular alcoholic beverages and once the most purchased brand in the UK. In the recent past the company has been brewing Draught (4.4% ABV), bottled and keg alcoholic products are also brewed by the company. Its premium canned ale in UK “Bass Ale” made it to the top ten lists in 2010 with a sale of 16,080 hectoliters.
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9. Bacardi
The company is owned by the Bacardi Family since its founding on February 4, 1862. The company is a producer of numerous award winning alcoholic-brands such as “Bacardi Rum”, which has been the world’s best-selling rum, highly awarded spirit “Grey Goose”, “Dewar’s” blended scotch and more than 200 other alcoholic products. The company has a wide market and a renowned presence in more than 150 countries of the world throughout the globe. The company competes with international giants and has estimated annual revenue of more than $5 billion.
8. Red Brick Brewing Company
Red Brick Brewing Company is next on our list of 10 largest alcohol companies in the world. The company was founded in 1993 with its previous name Atlanta Brewing Company. It is located in Atlanta Georgia, the US and it is the oldest brewing company in the region. It offered pales and blondes shortly after introducing their premier Red Brick Ale in 1993. Its net revenue has been consistently increasing and it is estimated around $5.2 billion annually.
7. Asahi Breweries
Asahi Breweries, Ltd. is the largest beer production facility based in Tokyo, Japan. It introduced its groundbreaking brand Asahi Super Dry back in 1987 which was labeled as the best among its competitor’s products. As for 2014, the company has 38% of market shares in Japan making it the biggest alcohol facility of the region.
6. Arkell’s Brewery
The company is based in the United Kingdom and was founded in 1843. It is owned by the Arkell family and produces quality alcohol brands such as 2B and Moonlight. The company was also awarded silver and bronze awards at the Taste of the West Food & Drink awards in 2006 for its amazing Bee’s Organic Ale, Kingsdown Ale and 3B brands. The company makes an approximate of $5.3 billion years in revenue.
5. Anchor Brewing Company
American based alcoholic beverage company operates in San Francisco, California. The company produces California common Bear more commonly known as Steam Beer. The annual profit of the company is estimated to be around $5.5 billion.
4. Allagash Brewing Company
This company makes it to the 4th spot on our list of 10 largest alcohol companies in the world. Allagash was founded in 1994 in Portland, Maine. The company introduced rarely found Belgian-Style Beers in the region. Its estimated generated revenue is around $5.5 billion.
3. Alko
Alko is the Finland’s national alcoholic beverage retailing company. It is said to be the only facility in Finland that sells over 4.7% ABV, spirits, beer and wines. Although law recommends Alko to sell alcoholic beverages at less than 4.7% alcoholic content but the company stocks very limited amount of low-alcohol products. Its revenue stays around $5.5 – $5.6 billion annually.
2. Achel Brewery
It is the smallest of the ten approved Trappist breweries that are operational at the moment. The Belgian based Trappist brewery brews five Trappist breweries and it is situated in the Abbey of Saint Benedict in the municipality of Belgium. It accumulates around $5.7 billion each year.
1. Accolade Wines
Accolade Wines tops our list of 10 largest alcohol companies in the world. The company has operational wine business globally. It was founded in 1853 in Australia and very soon became the largest alcohol company in the region. The company has some popular labels such as Atlas Peaks, Goundrey, Stowell, Stanley James and many more. An estimated annual revenue of $6 billion is generated by the company annually.
