Jameson maker Pernod buys Skrewball peanut butter-flavoured whiskey

Skrewball was founded by Steven Yeng, a refugee from Cambodia to the US, and his wife Brittany Yeng

Pernod Ricard launched an orange-flavoured version of its popular Jameson Irish Whiskey last year.

The company behind Jameson Whiskey and Absolut vodka has a new offering in its stable: Peanut butter-flavoured whiskey.

Pernod Ricard has said it’s buying a majority stake in American whiskey maker Skrewball as the French drinks giant looks to shore up its market position amid shifting tastes from US consumers.