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Pernod Sees Q1 Sales Slip, Expects Second-Half Improvement

Pernod Ricard reported sales down 7.6% on an organic basis to €2.38 billion ($2.77b) for its fiscal first quarter ended in September, attributed to inventory adjustments in the U.S., unfavorable foreign exchange impact, and the company’s divestiture of its table wine unit. Continue reading →

Posted in News on October 16, 2025

Whisky Advocate: Ireland’s Latest Chapter

The Irish whiskey narrative over the past 15–20 years has been a story of restoration, perseverance, and conviction. Dozens of new distilleries and hundreds of new Irish whiskey brands were founded with aspirations of capturing the U.S. market, but they now find themselves battling the combined effects of geopolitical uncertainty, economic downturns in China, trade tensions, and a sober-curious Gen Z. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 19, 2025

Irish Whiskey Marketers Aiming To Rebuild U.S. Momentum

Despite declining in the U.S. over the past two years, Irish whiskies remain in positive territory over the longer haul, with volume up marginally to about 4.9 million cases since 2019. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 3, 2025

Impact Databank: Irish Whiskey Aims To Regain Momentum

After consecutive annual declines, this year the Irish whiskey category is aiming to regain its decades-long momentum in the U.S.—bucking challenges including the current inflationary environment, inventory adjustments, and the threat of tariffs. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 1, 2025

Pernod’s U.S. Sales Get Third-Quarter Boost As Wholesalers Stock Up

Pernod Ricard saw sales decline 4% to €8.5 billion ($9.6b) in the nine months through March, representing the first three quarters of its fiscal year, which the company called “a resilient net sales performance in a global macroeconomic and geopolitical environment which remains challenging and very fluid with regards to tariffs.” Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 17, 2025

Leading Whiskies In The U.S. Aim To Restore Momentum

After a bull run over the past 15 years, whisk(e)y volume in the U.S. has slowed, with Impact Databank estimating that the total category—including flavored whiskies—was down 2% to 73 million cases last year (excluding flavors, the whisk(e)y category stands at 54.5 million cases). Still, high-end Bourbons and ryes eked out value gains as consumers continue to reach for premium and-above brands. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 10, 2025

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