The newly acquired business will operate as William Grant & Sons Irish Brands Ltd with immediate effect, and a total of 63 employees plus other support from C&C will join the new company (including 42 employees from Clonmel and 15 from Dublin.)
As a result of the deal, Tullamore Dew – which, at 600,000 cases, is the world’s second-largest Irish whiskey brand – will become William Grant & Sons’ sixth core brand in a portfolio that includes Glenfiddich and The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, Grant’s Scotch Whisky, Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry spiced rum.
William Grant & Sons’ chief executive Stella David said: “Today is a historic day for William Grant & Sons, as this acquisition provides us with a complementary portfolio of brands and a unique opportunity to accelerate our growth in non-Scotch and enter the dynamic Irish whiskey category.
“We shall invest significantly in the Irish operations and are committed to building a strong business in Ireland and to maintaining and developing current operations here in Clonmel. We look forward to working with the team in Ireland to ensure a successful integration of the two businesses.
“One of our key strengths is the ability to nurture brands, so we’re excited about the future of these brands and are confident that we can maximise their potential.”
William Grant & Sons Irish Brands Ltd will be based in Dublin and Clonmel.
Source: William Grant & Sons
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