Pernod Ricard sales down

Pernod Ricard, the French drinks giant that owns Irish Distillers, said full year sales fell 27% due to the strength of the euro and the sale of its non-drink operations.

The group is the world's third-largest spirits firm, selling Wild Turkey whiskey, liqueurs (Pernod, Ricard, Eoliki, Zoco), clear spirits (Altai vodka, Havana Club Cuban rum, Larios and Seagram's gin) and Scotch whisky (Clan Campbell, Chivas Regal).