Editing Bacardi (section)

=== Acquisitions ===
[[File:Bacardi superior.jpg|thumb|upright=.5|Bacardi Superior]]
Bacardi Limited has made numerous acquisitions to diversify away from the eponymous Bacardí rum brand.

In 1993, Bacardi merged with [[Martini & Rossi]], the Italian producer of [[Martini (vermouth)|Martini vermouth]] and sparkling wines, creating the Bacardi-Martini group. Other associated brands include the Real [[Havana Club (Bacardi)|Havana Club]], [[Drambuie]] Scotch whisky liqueur, DiSaronno [[Amaretto]], [[Eristoff]] vodka, Cazadores [[Tequila]], B&B and [[Bénédictine]] liqueurs.

In 1998, Bacardi company acquired [[John Dewar & Sons|John Dewar & Sons, Ltd]] and [[Bombay Sapphire]] from [[Diageo]] for $2 billion.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1998-03-31 |title=INTERNATIONAL BRIEFS; Diageo Sells Dewar's And Bombay to Bacardi |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/03/31/business/international-briefs-diageo-sells-dewar-s-and-bombay-to-bacardi.html |access-date=2019-10-03 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

In 2004, Bacardi purchased [[Grey Goose (vodka)|Grey Goose]], a French-made vodka, from [[Sidney Frank]] for $2 billion.<ref name=":02">{{Cite news |last=MarketWatch |first=C. B. S. |title=Bacardi acquires Grey Goose |url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bacardi-acquires-grey-goose-vodka |access-date=2020-09-24 |website=MarketWatch |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2006 Bacardi purchased [[New Zealand]] [[vodka]] brand 42 Below.<ref>{{Cite web |last=db_staff |date=2006-09-27 |title=Bacardi snaps up 42 Below |url=https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2006/09/bacardi-snaps-up-42-below/ |access-date=2023-11-04 |website=The Drinks Business |language=en-GB}}</ref>

In 2018, Bacardi purchased tequila manufacturer [[Patrón|Patrón Spirits Company]] for $5.1 billion.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-patron-m-a-bacardi/bacardi-to-buy-premium-tequila-maker-patron-in-5-1-billion-deal-idUSKBN1FB2W2 |title=Bacardi to buy high-end tequila maker Patron in $5.1 billion deal |date=23 January 2018 |publisher=Reuters |access-date=23 January 2018}}</ref>

In 2023, Bacardi acquired the super-premium [[mezcal]] brand, [[Ilegal Mezcal]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-11 |title=Bacardi Acquires ILEGAL Mezcal – a Leading Artisanal Mezcal Brand in the U.S. |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230911109816/en/Bacardi-Acquires-ILEGAL-Mezcal-%E2%80%93-a-Leading-Artisanal-Mezcal-Brand-in-the-U.S. |access-date=2023-09-11 |website=www.businesswire.com |language=en}}</ref>

In December 2023, Bacardi took majority control of Irish whiskey producer [[Teeling Distillery|Teeling]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carruthers |first=Nicola |date=2023-12-15 |title=Bacardi ups stake in Teeling |url=https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2023/12/bacardi-ups-stake-in-teeling/ |access-date=2023-12-16 |website=The Spirits Business |language=en-US}}</ref>