Irish Distillers

About Irish 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, the company's brands are driving the global renaissance of the category. Jameson is the world's bestselling Irish whiskey, experiencing 30 years of consecutive growth up to 2019 and the portfolio of brands exports to more than 130 markets around the world. Irish Distillers was formed in 1966, when a merger took place between John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son and Cork Distilleries Company. In 1988 Irish Distillers joined Pernod Ricard, gaining access to unprecedented levels of investment and an extensive global distribution network. Since 2012, Irish Distillers has invested over €400 million to double its production and bottling capacity sustainably to meet global demand for products. The company employs over 600 people across operations in Cork, Dublin and Belfast. Origin Green approval through 31 May 2026.

County

Dublin

Type

Producer

Listed By

Bord Bia Origin Green

Products

Pairs well with

Complementary local products — and the Irish producers who sell them.

• dark chocolate · rich, deep flavors complement whiskey's complexity
  Available from: Butlers Chocolates, Celtic Chocolates, Bon Chocolatiers
• oysters · briny minerality pairs elegantly with whiskey's warmth
  Available from: Huitre Du Connemara, Wrights of Marino, Carlingford Oyster Company Ltd
• smoked salmon · smoke notes echo whiskey's character
  Available from: Kish Fish, M Wright & Sons Seafood LTD, Connemara Smokehouse
• cheddar · sharp cheese balances whiskey's heat
  Available from: Beechers Handmade Cheese, Bó Rua Farm, Aillwee Burren Gold Cheese
• honey · sweetness softens whiskey's bite
  Available from: Ennis Butchers, Davidson's Craft Butchers, Ballylisk Dairies
• ginger · spicy warmth enhances whiskey's spice profile
  Available from: The Spoonful Food Company Ltd, Katie's Kombucha, BKultured

Certifications & Awards