Jameson maker confident of continued growth despite ongoing Covid challenges

Irish Distillers chairman and CEO Conor McQuaid reported a solid start to the financial year despite the difficult environment. 

The maker of Jameson, Powers, and Midleton Irish whiskies has said it is confident of continued sales growth despite the likelihood of extended Covid restrictions and the hospitality sector remaining closed for the foreseeable future.

Irish Distillers — the local arm of global drinks giant Pernod Ricard — said net global sales of its biggest product, Jameson, grew 3% in the first half of its financial year, covering the six months to the end of December.