The deal, valued at up to €650 million, includes a €40 million performance fee, payable if the brand reaches a certain performance target.
The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. Kirin, which also owns Japanese whisky Fuji and Australian gin Four Pillars, announced its decision to sell the brand after a review of its balance sheet and portfolio from a medium- and long-term perspective.
The Kirin Group added that the divestment would allow it to reallocate its resources to businesses that could continue to grow by leveraging its organizational capabilities.
Four Roses operates a distillery and visitor center in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, and a bottling and storage facility in Nelson County.
