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Who owns Riga Black Balsam?

Riga Black Balsam is owned by Amber Beverage Group (Luxembourg).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Amber Beverage Group Holding S.à r.l. reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇱🇺 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Origin
🇱🇻 Latvia
Founded
1752
Category
BeveragesSpiritsLiqueurs & aperitifs
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Riga Black Balsam

Riga Black Balsam is a Latvian herbal bitter made from 24 natural ingredients, 17 of them botanicals, including valerian, wormwood, black pepper and ginger as well as gentian and Peruvian balsamic oil. Its recipe was crafted more than 270 years ago, which makes it likely the oldest brand in its category anywhere, and it is exported to more than 35 countries. It is the largest of Amber Beverage Group's own brands by volume.

Ownership timeline of Riga Black Balsam

Owners of Riga Black Balsam over 1752 to 2026 Amber Beverage Group start not recorded–present Amber Beverage Group (start not recorded) 17601780180018201840186018801900192019401960198020002020
  1. ? – present Amber Beverage Group [1] reported

Where Riga Black Balsam sits in Amber Beverage Group

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Riga Black Balsam?

The parent company of Riga Black Balsam is Amber Beverage Group, a privately held company headquartered in Luxembourg.

Is Riga Black Balsam Latvian or Luxembourgish?

Riga Black Balsam originated in Latvia in 1752, but it is owned today by Amber Beverage Group, which is headquartered in Luxembourg. So Riga Black Balsam is a Latvian-origin brand under Luxembourgish ownership.

Is Riga Black Balsam still owned by Amber Beverage Group?

Yes. As of 17 September 2026, Riga Black Balsam is still owned by Amber Beverage Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Amber Beverage Group Annual Report 2024 — Amber Beverage Group, Annual report; retrieved 17 September 2026.
  2. [2] Amber Beverage Group — Riga Black Balsam — Amber Beverage Group, Official document; retrieved 17 September 2026.

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