Irish Distillers, an Ireland-based distribution arm of Pernod Ricard, has officially opened its newly expanded Midleton distillery located in south-eastern County Cork, Ireland.
The €100m expansion, which began in May 2012, was to meet the growing needs of the Jameson Irish whiskey brand throughout the world.
Located on the 128-acre site, the expanded distillery will allow the company to double the production capacity to 64 million liters.
Earlier, the company also invested around €100m for the construction of maturation facility in Dungourney, bringing the total expenditure on the Irish Distillers to €200m.
Ireland Prime Minister Enda Kenny told Drinks International that he is delighted to return to Midleton to mark the official opening of the new distillery.
"The success of Jameson is to be admired and is illustrated by the staggering figure of 4m cases annually exported. This success is built on tradition, hard work and investment and as the Irish agrifood sector continues to grow and expand, the Jameson story, which is one of drive and determination, is one worth noting and sharing," Kenny added.
Irish Distillers CEO and chairman Anna Malmhake told the website that the company is proud to play its role in the Irish drinks industry, which is a hugely important part of the Irish economy with annual exports of almost €1.3bn, a value added contribution of €2bn, and a tax contribution of €1.8bn by consumers.
"The €100m investment in Midleton, the home of Irish whiskey production, is a reflection of the growing international success of Jameson," Malmhake added.
"This expansion signifies a great day in the history of Jameson and Irish Distillers and we look forward to building upon our success story here in Midleton by continuing to bring innovative facets of Irish whiskey to the market."
The €100m expansion, which began in May 2012, was to meet the growing needs of the Jameson Irish whiskey brand throughout the world.
Located on the 128-acre site, the expanded distillery will allow the company to double the production capacity to 64 million liters.
Earlier, the company also invested around €100m for the construction of maturation facility in Dungourney, bringing the total expenditure on the Irish Distillers to €200m.
Ireland Prime Minister Enda Kenny told Drinks International that he is delighted to return to Midleton to mark the official opening of the new distillery.
"The success of Jameson is to be admired and is illustrated by the staggering figure of 4m cases annually exported. This success is built on tradition, hard work and investment and as the Irish agrifood sector continues to grow and expand, the Jameson story, which is one of drive and determination, is one worth noting and sharing," Kenny added.
Irish Distillers CEO and chairman Anna Malmhake told the website that the company is proud to play its role in the Irish drinks industry, which is a hugely important part of the Irish economy with annual exports of almost €1.3bn, a value added contribution of €2bn, and a tax contribution of €1.8bn by consumers.
"The €100m investment in Midleton, the home of Irish whiskey production, is a reflection of the growing international success of Jameson," Malmhake added.
"This expansion signifies a great day in the history of Jameson and Irish Distillers and we look forward to building upon our success story here in Midleton by continuing to bring innovative facets of Irish whiskey to the market."
