The success of Macieira was instant, its quality and reputation won over true connoisseurs in Portugal such as Fernando Pessoa the famous Portuguese poet, became loyal to the brand.

More than 125 years after its launch, is the market leader in Portugal and is also exported to over 30 countries in 5 continents.

In 1865, José Maria Macieira, father of the creator José Guilherme, founded Macieira & Cª Lda, with the purpose of selling olive oil, vinegars, wine and spirits.

Twenty years later the company started its own brandy production, Macieira “Cognac”, as it was then known.

Macieira was selected to replenish stocks of cognac destroyed during World War II.