2008
Pernod Ricard acquires V & S. (Timline below for Plymouth Gin).
2004
Vin & Spirits takes over Coates & Co.
2000
Vin & Spirits purchase 50% of Coates & Co.
1996
Four private investors purchase Coates & Co. from Allied Domecq
1991
Whitbbread sells Coates & Co. to Allied Lyons
1975
Whitbread & Company Ltd. buys Coates & Co.
1958
Seager Evans & Company buys Coates & Co.
1828
Fox leaves business and it becomes Coates, Williams & Co.
1821
Leased to Coates, Fox & Williams & Co. for 21 years the Rectifying House in Southside Street.
1819
King expands to Plymouth House, brewhouse, malthouse and premises in Southside Street next to the Great House (already in his possession since 1807).
1807
Sold to Richard King, brewer who builds a gin distillery
1804
William Derby dies leaving the Great House and adjoining malthouse to his wife and then his son John Derby
1768
Premises listed as a brew house and malt house