Where is Smirnoff from?

Smirnoff comes from Russia. It was founded in Moscow, Russia in 1864.^[1] Since 1997, it has been owned by Diageo, headquartered in the United Kingdom.^[1]

Origin

Russia

Founded 1864 in Moscow

Owner today Foreign-owned

United Kingdom

Diageo · since 1997

Key facts

Country of origin: Russia^[1]
Founded: 1864, Moscow^[1]
Founder: Pyotr Smirnov
Current owner: Diageo^[1]
Owner headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Ownership: Owned since 1997
Type: Brand — vodka
Category: Drinks

Good to know

Pyotr Smirnov's distillery was founded in Moscow. After the 1917 revolution the family re-established the brand abroad.

Origin is not where products are made. Smirnoff’s origin is where the brand was created. Its products may be designed, manufactured or assembled in other countries. How we define origin.

Other brands owned by Diageo

Ireland

United Kingdom

Russia

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Sources

[1]Smirnoff — Wikipedia — Wikipedia

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