When did Pernod Ricard buy Irish Distillers?
1988
Following a hostile takeover attempt from Grand Metropolitan, Allied-Lyons and Guinness, Irish Distillers was the subject of a white knight takeover by Pernod Ricard in June 1988. In 2005, Bushmills was sold to rival drinks giant Diageo for £200 million.
Does Pernod Ricard own Jameson?
Jameson is owned by a French liquor company. Pernod Ricard, one of the largest liquor companies in the world, and based in France, acquired the Jameson brand when it purchased Irish Distillers in 1988.
Does Jameson own Middleton?
In 1966 the three companies John Jameson & Son, The Cork Distillery Company and John Power & Son merged and became the Irish Distillers Group. They decided to concentrate production on one spot and built the modern Midleton Distillery near Cork, right next to the Old Midleton Distillery, home of Jameson Whiskey.
How many distillers are in Ireland?
As of December 2019, Ireland has 32 distilleries in operation, with more either planned or under development.
Is Irish Distillers publicly traded?
It’s some time since Irish Distillers was a fixture on the Irish stock market, the shares de-listed when acquired by French drinks grouping Pernod Ricard. IDG also benefitted from the swings and roundabouts of fluctuating foreign exchange values, the group coming out £21 million ahead on translations.
What is the minimum amount of time you can ferment Irish whiskey?
Irish whiskey: A spirit must be produced from malt, cereal grain, and barley and distilled, aged, and bottled in Ireland to qualify as Irish whiskey. Irish whiskey must be aged in wooden casks for a minimum of three years.
Where is Redbreast distilled?
Visiting New Midleton Distillery, Home of Jameson, Redbreast & Other Irish Whiskies — in County Cork, Ireland. Ireland is a green land of rolling hills, sheep and craggy coastline, to be sure. The people enchanted even more… a generous, welcoming, hilarious lot.
What is the oldest distillery in Ireland?
The Kilbeggan Distillery in County Westmeath is the oldest distillery in the world, dating back to 1757. A trip to this well-known attraction will enable you to discover the history of authentic artisan Irish whiskey, and to sample it for yourself.
Did the Irish invent whiskey?
When you talk to the Irish they will tell long stories of Irish Christian monks who travelled far and wide picking up the trade of distillation from Arabia around 500-600AD. They mastered the art of distilling grain and water on their return to Ireland.
What does Pernod Ricard do in Ireland?
We’ve led the global renaissance in Irish whiskey and welcome over 400,000 visitors to our home every year. We are also Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines, distributing the Pernod Ricard portfolio of brands across Ireland.
Who is irishirish Distillers?
Irish Distillers is Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, our brands are driving the global renaissance of Irish whiskey.
Is this the new design for the new powers Irish whiskey bottle?
Powers Irish Whiskey, which is made by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has unveiled a bold new bottle design for its range of premium Irish whiskeys. Debuting on core expression Powers Gold Label in the USA from March 2020, the dynamic new look is set to attract a new generation of drinkers to one of Ireland’s most loved whiskey brands.
What is it like to work at Irish Distillers?
As custodians of a shared history, you take pride in keeping the pioneering spirit of our founders alive, as you help to write another remarkable chapter in the ongoing Irish Distillers story. Here’s some insight into what our team have to say about working at Irish Distillers.