Jameson-maker Pernod Ricard delivers better-than-expected sales                  

RBC analysts said in a research note: "US organic sales growth of 2% is somewhat concerning...it seems that the US market is slowing"

The company said that sales of its so-called strategic international brands were up 12% due to "very dynamic growth driven mainly by Scotch, Jameson, Absolut, Beefeater and Martell".

Jameson Whiskey-maker Pernod Ricard has said it was confident sales growth would remain dynamic through its 2023 financial year after it delivered forecast-beating sales in the first quarter helped by price increases as consumers trade up to its premium spirits.

Pernod, the world's second-biggest spirits group behind Diageo, successfully raised prices in the US, its top market, in the quarter while demand was strong in China during the Mid-Autumn festival and in India and a rebound in global travel retail continued.