In 1797, Henri-Louis Pernod, born in Switzerland in 1776, established an absinthe distillery in Switzerland, marking the beginning of the Pernod Ricard story.

Pernod was founded in 1805, marking the beginning of the company's history.

In 1850, Henri-Louis Pernod, the founder of Maison Pernod Fils, passes away.

In 1871, Distillerie Hémard is established close to Paris.

In 1872, Société Pernod Père & Fils commences operations in Avignon.

In 1901, a devastating fire destroyed most of the Pernod Fils distillery in Pontarlier, France, impacting the production of absinthe temporarily.

In 1915, due to the lack of standardisation and regulation of absinthe, the French government banned the production of absinthe, leading to the closure of Pernod Fils.

In 1926, the three distilleries, including Maison Pernod Fils, merge to establish Les Établissements Pernod.

In 1932, Frenchman Paul Ricard created Ricard, a more refined version of the anise-flavoured drink named pastis, which became very popular.

In 1938, the modern version of Pernod liqueur was introduced, which is different from the original absinthe produced earlier.

In 1940, the production of pastis was banned in France, causing trouble for Ricard.

In 1944, production of pastis became legal again in France, allowing Ricard to continue producing their refined beverage.

Patrick Ricard, son of Paul Ricard, was born on May 12, 1945, and played a significant role in transforming the family business into an industry leader.

In 1951, Pastis 51 was introduced to the market.

By 1960, the production of Pernod Fils' absinthe in Catalonia ceased as the popularity of the drink had declined.

In 1965, Pernod Ricard acquired Distillerie Rousseau, Laurens et Moureaux, the producer of Suze liquor since 1889.

Paul Ricard retired in 1968 from the company he founded.

Pernod Ricard was formed in 1974 through the merger of Pernod and Ricard companies, becoming major suppliers of aniseed beverages.

In 1975, Pernod and Ricard merged to create the giant alcoholic beverages company, Pernod Ricard.

In 1976, Pernod Ricard purchased la Compagnie Dubonnet-Cinzano (CDC) and Cusenier, expanding its portfolio.

In 1978, Paul Ricard's son, Patrick, became the CEO of Pernod-Ricard.

In 1980, Pernod Ricard acquired Austin Nichols, a bourbon company in the US, expanding its portfolio and presence in the American market.

In 1982, Pernod Ricard acquired SIA MPA, a French company known for being a world leader in fruit and dairy product preparation. The company was later divested in 2002.

Pernod Ricard acquired Orangina in 1984, a popular beverage brand. The company later divested Orangina in 2001.

In 1985, Pernod Ricard acquired Ramazzotti, a brand known for its bitters from Italy.

Pernod Ricard established Pernod Ricard Japan in 1986, marking its first foray into the Asian market.

In 1988, Pernod Ricard acquired Irish Distillers, the prominent Irish whiskey producer known for brands like Jameson.

In 1989, Pernod Ricard acquired Orlando Wyndham, the makers of Jacob’s Creek wines, expanding its portfolio.

In 1990, Pernod Ricard purchased the Australian company Orlando Wyndham Group, known for producing Jacob’s Creek wine, expanding its wine portfolio.

In 1993, Pernod Ricard formed a joint venture with Cuba Ron to market and distribute Havana Club rum, strengthening its presence in the spirits market.

In 1997, Pernod Ricard acquired Larios, a company known for producing gin, cognac, and wines in Spain.

In 1998, Pernod Ricard acquired the Yerevan Brandy Company.

Pernod Ricard acquired the Yerevan Brandy Company of Armenia in 1999, known for its brandy production.

In 2001, Pernod Ricard acquired Seagram, which included popular brands like Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute, and Martell.

In 2002, Pernod Ricard established a partnership with Sogrape for the distribution of Sandeman port and a new partnership agreement with Kirin for the distribution of Four Roses bourbon.

In 2005, Pernod Ricard acquired Allied Domecq in partnership with Fortune Brands, doubling in size and becoming the second largest wine and spirits company in the world.

In 2007, Pernod Ricard became the first global wine and spirits group to introduce pregnancy warning labels on all products across Europe.

In 2008, Pernod Ricard purchased Swedish company Vin & Sprit, the owner of Absolut Vodka, for €5.7 billion.

In 2011, Pernod Ricard established Premium Wine Brands to consolidate a selection of its top wineries, enhancing its focus on wine production.

Patrick Ricard, the former CEO of Pernod Ricard, passed away in 2012 at the age of 67.

In 2013, Pernod Ricard joined other alcohol producers in commitments to reduce harmful drinking practices.

In 2014, Pernod Ricard acquired Kenwood, a premium wine company based in California, to strengthen its presence in the wine industry.

In 2015, Alexandre Ricard took over as the new CEO of Pernod Ricard, leading the company into a new era of leadership.

Pernod Ricard celebrates the 50th anniversary of Institut Océanographique Paul Ricard and commits to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, the company acquires super-premium gin Monkey 47.

Pernod Ricard acquires majority stakes in high-end bourbon producer Smooth Ambler and Del Maguey Single Village, the top mezcal brand in the United States.

In December 2018, Elliott Management Corporation bought a 2.5% stake in Pernod Ricard.

In 2019, Pernod Ricard launched its 'Good Times from a Good Place' 2030 Sustainability & Responsibility roadmap, outlining its strategic goals for sustainable practices and social responsibility.

In May 2020, Pernod Ricard announced a partnership with the United Nations’ EducateAll platform to provide free, responsible, and sustainable bartending training online. The course will be accessible to all legal drinking age adults through the EdApp mobile platform, as part of Pernod Ricard’s Sustainability and Responsibility Roadmap.

Almost a century after being banned, Pernod Absinthe, made from Grande Absinthe plants, is being reintroduced following the historical recipe.

In December 2022, Pernot Ricard announced plans to open a US$250 million carbon-neutral whiskey distillery in Marion County, Kentucky in 2025.

In December 2023, Pernod Ricard released The Chuan Pure Malt Whisky, its inaugural Chinese whisky.