Forbes magazine releases the lists of the world’s billionaires, including those who have made their money in the liquor industry. These super-rich tycoons tend to enjoy topnotch wines and other alcoholic beverages to celebrate their success.

Jorge Paulo Lemann, who used to be a banker, found fortune in the alcohol business. He is now the richest person in the world’s liquor industry, boasting a personal wealth of US$19.7 billion. On this top 10 list, four hail from Brazil, while others come from Columbia, The Netherlands, Thailand, France, Mexico and Italy.

Here follow the top 10 billionaires in the liquor industry.

 Rosa Anna Magno Garavoglia

Net worth: US$3.5 billion

Age: 80

Source of wealth: Spirits

Company: Gruppo Campari

Residence: Milan, Italy

Country of citizenship: Italy

Forbes word’s billionaires ranking in 2014: No. 446

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