Western Son Vodka Acquired by Sazerac
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Sazerac has made a bold move to deepen its footprint in the spirits industry with the acquisition of Western Son Vodka and Distillery. The Texas-based brand brings not only a strong regional presence but also valuable production capabilities to Sazerac’s global network. This strategic expansion reflects Sazerac’s continued commitment to diversifying its portfolio and scaling its operations worldwide.
The acquisition was announced by Sazerac in an October 1st, 2025 press release.
Alongside a wide selection of vodkas, Western Son also includes a gin. Western Son joins Sazerac’s robust, global spirits portfolio including Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Traveller Whiskey, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, SVEDKA Vodka, Wheatley Vodka, Myers’s Rum, White X Cognac, Paddy’s Irish Whiskey and many more.
“We are excited to bring Western Son to Sazerac,” says Jake Wenz, CEO of Sazerac. “The company has created a strong brand and it provides us an opportunity to continue to augment our portfolio, while also adding additional production capacity and capabilities to our network.”
With Western Son Vodka now part of the Sazerac family, the company continues to reinforce its position as a powerhouse in the global spirits industry. This acquisition not only broadens its brand offerings but also deepens its production capabilities—an exciting development for connoisseurs and casual consumers alike. As Sazerac charts its next chapter, enthusiasts and industry watchers are invited to raise a glass and follow the journey of one of the world’s most dynamic spirits portfolios.
About Sazerac
With over 400 years of history, Sazerac is one of the world’s largest distilled spirits companies. Now in the fourth generation of the current family ownership, Sazerac strives each day to bring the finest spirits to consumers around the world.
Over 500 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac portfolio, including Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Eagle Rare, Weller, The Last Drop Distillers, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Wheatley Vodka, Meyers’s Rum, White X Cognac, Sazerac de Forge Cognac, Paddy’s Irish Whiskey, and many more.
Sazerac is also the steward of many fine distilleries internationally, including Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, United States; Domaine Sazerac de Segonzac in Cognac, France; Paul John Distillery in Goa, India; and Hawk’s Rock Distillery in County Sligo, Ireland. Additional impressive locations can be found in New Orleans, Montréal, London and Sydney, to name a few.
Learn more at: www.sazerac.com.
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