Ireland’s Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, cut the first sod at Midleton Distillery last month as it began its €100m expansion. The distillery, owned by Irish …
Third quarter sees continued growth at Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard, the parent company of Chivas Brothers, has seen sales over the last three months grow by 5% on last year, according to …
Irish Distillers picks up Distiller of the Year title
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard have collected the title of Whiskey Distiller of the Year at the Icons of Whisky Awards in London. In addition, …
Pernod Ricard India introduce super-premium domestic whisky
Pernod Ricard India have introduced super-premium versions of their domestically-made Blender’s Pride and Royal Stag whiskies, at prices comparable to imported Scotch. The Blender’s …
Irish Distillers to invest €100m at Midleton Distillery
Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers arm is to invest €100m in their distillery at Midleton, home of their Jameson whisky. The new investment, to meet …
Irish distillers celebrate Whisky Bible recognition
Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers are celebrating success in this year’s Whisky Bible. Jim Murray named their Powers John’s Lane Release as Irish Whiskey of …
O’Flynn takes over as head of Pernod Ricard UK
Irish Distiller’s head Denis O’Flynn has taken over as UK managing director for drinks giant Pernod Ricard. Irish Distillers produce the world’s biggest selling …
Midleton release Redbreast Cask Strength
Pernod Ricard have added a cask strength expression of Redbreast to the Midleton range of Single Pot Still Whiskeys. Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask …
Indian premium whisky sales up by 19.5% in 2010
Premium whisky sales in India have grown by nearly a fifth in 2010, outpacing the overall spirits market, according to figures quoted by the …
Diageo and Pernod-Ricard SA report strongs sales in emerging markets
The world’s two biggest distillers reported that revenue has beaten estimates for whisky and cognac. Diageo Plc and Pernod-Ricard SA, have announced that organic …
Pastis in decline as French drinkers turn to whisky
French distillers are to revamp the image of pastis after sales of the national drink were surpassed by Scotch whisky, says a report. Market …
Pernod Ricard whiskies continue to perform in Korean market
Pernod Ricard Korea (PRK) has shown steady growth despite the declining domestic market for whisky, says a report. The firm, which produces Ballantine’s, Royal …