Jameson among fastest growing brands

IRISH Distillers said yesterday that its flagship brand, Jameson Irish Whiskey has consolidated its position as one of the world’s fastest growing international spirits brands.

The company’s parent group — Pernod Ricard — yesterday reported financial results for the first half of its current financial year — covering July to December of last year. Overall first-half sales rose, year-on-year, by 7.3% to €3.5 billion. Operating profit was up from €760m to €865m, while diluted earnings per share were slightly down at €5.69c.

While the French group does not break down separate results for its various regional subsidiaries and brands, a spokesperson for Irish Distillers commented yesterday: “Irish Distillers is pleased to confirm that Jameson continues to perform well in world markets.”