Exhibit 23b2

CONSENT OF COUNSEL

        We consent to the reference to us and to the inclusion of the summary of our opinion under the caption “Federal Income Tax Consequences” in the Prospectus containing the information required by Part I of Form S-8 and related to this Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed by Fortune Brands, Inc. in respect of the Fortune Brands, Inc. 2002 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan.

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