Pernod Ricard (French: [pɛʁno ʁikaʁ]) is a French company best known for its anise-flavoured pastis apéritifs Pernod Anise and Ricard Pastis (often referred to simply as Pernod or Ricard). The world's second-largest wine and spirits seller, it also produces several other types of pastis.

In 1975, the companies of Pernod Fils and Ricard, the two largest French aniseed aperitif producers and fierce competitors, merged creating the Pernod Ricard group.

In 1988, Pernod Ricard acquired Irish Distillers makers of Jameson Irish whiskeys.

In 1989, Pernod Ricard acquired Orlando Wyndham makers of Jacob's Creek.

In 1993, Pernod Ricard worked with Cuban companies to create Havana Club.

In 1999, Pernod Ricard acquired the Yerevan Brandy Company.

In 2001, Pernod Ricard acquired 38% of Seagram's Wines and Spirits business including Chivas Brothers Ltd makers of Chivas Regal and owner of 13 Scotch malt distilleries, 1 grain distillery and 2 gin distilleries.

In 2001, Pernod Ricard acquired Jan Becher, makers of Becherovka.