Jameson achieves highest ever H1 volume in Irish Distillers’ latest six-months results

Conor McQuaid, Chairman and CEO of Irish Distillers at Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork

Volume growth recorded in key markets including the US (+8%), the UK (+16%) and South Africa (+41%)

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Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known Irish whiskeys, has reported results for the first half of its financial year (ending 31 December 2021). Jameson sold 5.8 million cases (+22%) in the first six months of the financial year to December 2021. This is the highest ever H1 volume for Jameson.

In the six months to the end of December 2021, Jameson recorded volume growth in key markets including the US (+8%), the UK (+16%) and South Africa (+41%). Within the broader Jameson family, Jameson Black Barrel recorded growth of 35% globally versus the same period last year, successfully capitalizing on the growing consumer trend towards more premium brands.

Meanwhile, consumers continued to show their appreciation for Irish Distillers’ single pot still portfolio in the first half of the year, led by Redbreast with record volume growth (+19%). The Spot range recorded volume growth of 7%, its highest ever half year volume growth.

In Ireland, both Jameson and Irish Distillers’ prestige portfolio of whiskeys enjoyed a strong performance with Jameson recording +13% volume growth compared to the same period last year.

“In the first half of the financial year, we saw the world begin to cautiously return to pre-pandemic activities with the return of international travel, social engagements and in-person events in some markets,” said Conor McQuaid, chairman and CEO of Irish Distillers. “This improving situation supported the growth of our full portfolio of Irish whiskeys led by Jameson, which sold 5.8 million cases in the first six months of our financial year.

He added that Jameson’s growth demonstrated an “ever-increasing affinity for the brand on a global level”.

“New generations of consumers and changing lifestyles are boosting this growth,” McQuaid added, “and we will continue to ignite, or in many cases re-ignite, a passion for Irish whiskey in markets around the world.”

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