Diageo plc is a British multinational alcoholic beverage company headquartered in London, England. It operates from 132 sites around the world and operates in nearly 180 countries. It is a major distributor of Scotch whisky and other spirits, with distilleries producing 40% of all Scotch whisky with over 24 brands. Diageo is a publicly traded company listed on both the London Stock Exchange where it is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index, and the New York Stock Exchange as American depositary receipts. Wikipedia