Jameson’s 13% global growth the toast of Pernod Ricard’s portfolio

Jameson Irish Whiskey has led the way for international drinks giant, Pernod Ricard in its financial year to date; with global sales of the brand up 13% year-on-year during the nine months to the end of March.

The only other key brand in the French drinks group’s portfolio that saw double-digit sales growth was champagne producer, Perrier-Jouet, with a 17% jump.

Jameson also saw annualised volume growth of 10% for the period. The figures — published yesterday as part of Pernod Ricard’s nine-month update (the group’s financial year runs to the end of June) — carry on the positive growth trend for the iconic Irish whiskey brand. Back in February Pernod reported that year-on-year sales of Jameson were up by 16% (for the six months to the end of December), with volumes ahead by 13% on the corresponding period the previous year.