Wild Geese Whiskey files lawsuit against Irish Distillers, owner of Jameson, in row of supply

The Wild Goose Whiskey has filed a lawsuit against Irish Distillers, the Pernod Ricard company that owns Jameson.

The case centers on Wild Geese's allegation that Irish Distillers refused to supply whiskey to it while supplying other companies

Wild Geese claims that this constitutes a infringement of competition law.

Irish Distillers disputes the claim. "Irish Distillers is always looking forward to the emergence of new players in the Irish whiskey category." A strong Irish whiskey category is a positive and positive development for the Irish market.

Meanwhile, Claire Tolan replaces Louise Ryan as Executive Director of Irish Distillers.

Ms. Ryan will remain a member of the Irish Distillers Group. at the head of the Pernod Ricard Global Gin Unit in London

In her new role, Ms. Tolan will report to Conor McQuaid, who was appointed chairman and CEO of Irish Distillers in early July.

million. McQuaid is pleased to announce "two important strategic appointments that will ensure the continued growth of Irish Distillers".

Ms. Tolan will be responsible for the distribution of Pernod Ricard's wine and spirits portfolio. In the Republic of Ireland, she has climbed the highest echelons of Irish Distillers over a 20 year period.

Irish Independent