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- Corby Spirit and Wine Limited Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer, marketer, importer and distributor of spirits, wines and ready-to-drink cocktails. The company offers a diverse portfolio of owned brands including J.P. Wiser's, Lot 40 and Pike Creek Canadian whiskies; Lamb's rum; Polar Ice vodka; McGuinness liqueurs; Ungava gin; Cabot Trail maple-based liqueurs; Chic Choc spiced rum; Cottage Springs and Nude ready-to-drink beverages; and Foreign Affair wines; as well as represented international brands from its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A. such as ABSOLUT vodka, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet and Ballantine's Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Beefeater gin, Malibu rum, Kahlúa liqueur, Mumm champagne, and wines including Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate, Stoneleigh, Campo Viejo and Kenwood. Founded in 1859 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Corby operates primarily across Canada with exports to the United States, Europe and other international markets, and conducts blending and bottling mainly at the Hiram Walker facility in Windsor, Ontario. Recent developments include the 2023 acquisition of a 90% stake in Ace Beverage Group, Canada's largest independent ready-to-drink producer, with call options for full ownership exercisable in 2025 and 2028; a partnership with Vinarchy North America Inc. announced in August 2025 to continue representing select wine brands; the launch of The Glenlivet Rum and Bourbon Fusion Cask Selection and J.P. Wiser's 28-Year-Old whisky in 2025; and strong fiscal 2025 results with record-high sales driven by double-digit ready-to-drink growth.