The French parent company Pernod Ricard tried to restart shipments of Absolut to Russia, but after facing a massive backlash in Sweden, it reversed its decision
Absolut vodka exports to Russia discontinued after outcry in Sweden
Posted on 05/12/2023 9:27:48 PM PDT by LimitedPowers
It has been confirmed that Jameson Whiskey will no longer be exported to Russia just days after a picture of a recently-distilled bottle was pictured for sale in Moscow.
Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn had called for French distributor Pernod Ricard to be added to the EU Sanctions list if they did not stop selling the product.
The company resumed shipments to Russia last year after initially stalling exports following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the group confirmed that Jameson and other Irish Distillers products will no longer be exported to or sold in Russia.
They said: "Irish Distillers has today confirmed its products will no longer be exported to Russia.
"The announcement was made as part of parent company Pernod Ricard’s decision to cease exports of all its international brands to Russia.
"Pernod Ricard also announced that it will cease the distribution of their portfolio in Russia, a process that is anticipated to take some months to complete and is assessing how to adapt the local organisation in light of these decisions, while fully complying with all local legal regulations.
"Since the outbreak of the war, we have utterly condemned the invasion of Ukraine by Russia."
Senator Ahearn welcomed the announcement, telling The Irish Mirror that "common sense has prevailed".
"The reputation that Jameson holds internationally will be maintained and that is what is important.
"All I asked for at the very start is that they continue their commitment to support for Ukraine until the end of this war.
"This statement clearly says that they will honour that.
"It was a very poor decision made by the company but thankfully they have come to their senses."
Mr Ahearn also said that he will continue to monitor the situation to ensure the products do not creep back into Russia.
The Tipperary-based Senator had previously obtained a picture of a bottle of Jameson bottled in December 2022 in Clondalkin on a shelf in Moscow.
He said that while "Russian drones and missiles rain down on Kyiv this week, our Jameson whiskey continues to quench Putin’s thirst".
I have a bottle in my cabinet. Waiting for a proper day…
I have a bottle in my cabinet. Waiting for a proper day…
As long as the Russians have potatoes and sugar, they will be fine.
Retarded…. Right up there with freedom fries and liberty cabbage.
Jameson is nasty, drink some Green Spot instead.
Jameson is the Coors Light of Whiskey brands.
The best whiskey is produced in Kentucky.
The French parent company Pernod Ricard tried to restart shipments of Absolut to Russia, but after facing a massive backlash in Sweden, it reversed its decision
Absolut vodka exports to Russia discontinued after outcry in Sweden
Drink Tito’s.
I would say anything that encourages drunkenness in Russia is a good thing, esspecially if it is with inferior booze.
Whiskey is very popular in Russia. Vodka is preferred by low class bus station drunk types.
Inventory...... perhaps the offending bottle of Jameson spotted on the Russian shelf is unsold and possibly unsalable inventory. The bottle is not therefore the recent sale of a French distributor.
I thought Jameson was the Irish equivalent of excellent whiskey’s ranking with say Old Grouse or Johnny Walker Black label and Jack Daniels and George Dickel sour mash whiskeys
Recently I learned something that might be bad for me. Jack Daniels makes a Honey Jack. A jigger of the Homey Jack, a drop or two of bitters, a little ice and water and voila..... Old Fashion instantly.
don’t sweat the small stuff........eleventh commandment
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