Exports of Jameson to Russia to be halted following backlash

Owner Pernod Ricard reversed its decision and halt exports following the backlash

Russia was Ireland’s second-largest whiskey export market in 2021. Picture: Aidan Crawley/Bloomberg

Jameson owner Pernod Ricard is set to halt the export of its international brands into Russia following strong international criticism.

Activists staged a protest outside the Dublin headquarters of Irish Distillers and parent company Pernod-Ricard on Thursday, protesting a decision by the company to resume exports of Jameson to Russia.