Pernod Ricard profits show 18% rise

PERNOD Ricard, the owners of Irish Distillers and makers of Jameson Whiskey, said f irst-half profits increased by 18%.

The world’s second-largest liquor maker also said net income for the six months ended December 31 climbed to €588 million from €500m a year earlier.

In that time Jameson Whiskey, produced in Midleton, continued to do well internationally for the group, achieving a volume increase of 16%.