6 distillery stocks to watch

Considering investing in distillery stocks? While the best distillery stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some distillery stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the liquor sector. Keep reading to learn more about distillery stocks and how to start investing.

6 popular distillery stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the liquor industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume more info button	Buy now on CIBC Investor's Edge
Diageo PLC ADR (DEO.US)	-21.80%more info button	$53.1 billion	NYSE	1,066,000	Buy now
Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ.US)	-45.74%more info button	$22.6 billion	NYSE	2,973,427	Buy now
Pernod Ricard S-A (RI.PA)	-21.75%more info button	€21.6 billion	Paris Stock Exchange	401,017	Buy now
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B.US)	-31.03%more info button	$13.2 billion	NYSE	3,993,700	Buy now
MGP Ingredients (MGPI.US)	-48.71%more info button	$550.2 million	NASDAQ	354,403	Buy now
Eastside Distilling (EAST.US)	80.81%more info button	$4.2 million	NASDAQ	140,080	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on November 18, 2025.

What to look for when investing in distillery stock

The liquor industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering distillery stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in distillery stock

1. Research the liquor industry. Before investing, learn about the distillery stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the distillery stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like DEO or STZ. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are distillery stocks a good investment?

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in distillery stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—distillery stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the liquor industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest.

What are the best distillery stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best distillery stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong distillery stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular distillery stocks in or related to the liquor industry to help narrow down your options:

• Diageo PLC ADR (DEO)
• Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)
• Pernod Ricard S-A (RI)
• Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)
• MGP Ingredients (MGPI)
• Eastside Distilling (EAST)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some distillery stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each distillery stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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Diageo PLC ADR (DEO)

Diageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, marketing, and distribution of alcoholic beverages in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, and Africa. It offers beer, scotch, gin, vodka, rum, liqueur, raki, wine, Irish and Canadian whisky, US and Indian whisky, Chinese whisky, cachaça, tequila, brandy, and Chinese white spirit beverages. The company also provides ready-to-drink and non-alcoholic beverages.

Closing stock price	$92.99
Market Capitalization more info button	$53.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$12.2 billion
Profit margin	11.63%
Revenue (TTM)	$20.2 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$4.23
52-week stock price range	$86.57 – $127.04

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 16, 2025.

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Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)

Constellation Brands, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, produces, imports, markets, and sells beer, wine, and spirits in the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. The company offers beer under the Corona Extra, Corona Familiar, Corona Hard Seltzer, Corona Light, Corona Non-Alcoholic, Corona Premier, Corona Refresca, Modelo Especial, Modelo Chelada, Modelo Negra, Modelo Oro, Victoria, Vicky Chamoy, and Pacifico brands.

Closing stock price	$129.16
Market Capitalization more info button	$22.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$5 billion
Profit margin	12.71%
Revenue (TTM)	$9.6 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$6.87
52-week stock price range	$126.45 – $239.24

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 13, 2025.

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Pernod Ricard S-A (RI)

Pernod Ricard SA produces and sells wines and spirits worldwide. The company offers whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, liqueur and bitters, champagne, tequila and mezcal, and aperitif under the brands 100 Pipers, Aberlour, Absolut, Absolut Elyx, Altos, ARARAT, Augier, Avion, Ballantine's, Becherovka, Beefeater, Blenders Pride, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, Ceder's, Chivas, Clan Campbell, Del Maguey, George Wyndham, Green Spot, Havana Club, Imperial, Imperial Blue, Italicus, J. P.

Closing stock price	€81.74
Market Capitalization more info button	€21.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	€6.5 billion
Profit margin	14.84%
Revenue (TTM)	€11 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	€6.45
52-week stock price range	€80.78 – €112.18

All dollar amounts in this table are in EUR. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 13, 2025.

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Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)

Brown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells a variety of alcohol beverages. It provides spirits, wines, whiskey spirits, whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink cocktails, ready-to-pour products, vodkas, tequilas, gin, brandy, rum, bourbons, and liqueurs. The company offers its products primarily under the Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Gentleman Jack, Herradura, el Jimador, Fords Gin, The Glendronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, and Slane brands.

Closing stock price	$27.87
Market Capitalization more info button	$13.2 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$2.3 billion
Profit margin	21.38%
Revenue (TTM)	$3.9 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.79
52-week stock price range	$25.33 – $44.97

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 13, 2025.

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MGP Ingredients (MGPI)

MGP Ingredients, Inc. produces and supplies distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredients worldwide. It operates in three segments: Distillery Solutions, Branded Spirits, and Ingredient Solutions.

Closing stock price	$25.03
Market Capitalization more info button	$550.2 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$225.6 million
Profit margin	-2.62%
Revenue (TTM)	$578.9 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$0.63
52-week stock price range	$23.17 – $47.76

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 13, 2025.

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Eastside Distilling (EAST)

Eastside Distilling, Inc. acquires, manufactures, blends, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells various alcoholic beverages. It operates through two segments, Spirits and Craft Canning + Printing.

Closing stock price	$0.89
Market Capitalization more info button	$4.2 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$733,000
Profit margin	-68.37%
Revenue (TTM)	$10.3 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$4.35
52-week stock price range	$0.46 – $0.99

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on January 23, 2025.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding distillery stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of distillery stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the liquor industry to know when to buy, sell or hold.

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Frequently asked questions about distillery stocks

• What are distillery stocks?

  Distillery stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the distillery sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying distillery stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top distillery stock to buy in 2025?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" distillery stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the liquor industry?

  You can keep track of the latest liquor news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the liquor industry.

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