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Who owns Unicum?

Unicum is owned by Zwack Unicum (Hungary, BÉT: ZWACK).[1]

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

Key facts

Current owner
Zwack Unicum Plc. reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇭🇺 Hungary, Budapest
Origin
🇭🇺 Hungary, Budapest
Founded
1840
Category
BeveragesSpiritsLiqueurs & aperitifs
Parent ticker
BÉT: ZWACK
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Unicum

Unicum is a Hungarian herbal liqueur made from more than 40 herbs and spices, partly extracted and partly distilled, and aged in oak casks in Budapest. Family legend dates the recipe to 1790. József Zwack opened his first distillery in 1840 and registered Unicum as a trademark on 22 May 1883. The distillery was nationalised in 1948, and the range now includes Unicum Plum, Unicum Barista, Unicum Riserva and Unicum Orange Bitter.

Ownership timeline of Unicum

Owners of Unicum over 1840 to 2026 Zwack Unicum start not recorded–present Zwack Unicum (start not recorded) 1840186018801900192019401960198020002020
  1. ? – present Zwack Unicum [1] reported

Where Unicum sits in Zwack Unicum

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Unicum sits in Zwack Unicum Tree of 6 brands under Zwack Unicum. Zwack Unicum Unicum Fütyülős Kalinka Kalumba St. Hubertus Vilmos

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Unicum?

The parent company of Unicum is Zwack Unicum, a publicly listed company headquartered in Hungary.

Is Unicum Hungarian?

Yes. Unicum originated in Hungary in 1840 and its owner, Zwack Unicum, is also headquartered in Hungary.

Is Unicum still owned by Zwack Unicum?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Unicum is still owned by Zwack Unicum. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & 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] Zwack Unicum Plc. Annual Report 2025–2026 — Zwack Unicum Plc., Annual report; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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