Cobblestone Brands acquires Knappogue Castle & Clontarf Irish Whiskey from Irish Distillers
Despite industry challenges, Cobbelstone believes that this is a time to invest in quality, authenticity, and long-term brand building
Cobblestone Brands has announced the acquisition of Knappogue Castle and Clontarf Irish Whiskey brands from Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard company.
The acquisition marks a major milestone for Cobblestone, as the company deepens its commitment to Irish whiskey and invests in the long-term growth of two brands with rich heritage and global potential.
“We believe deeply in the future of the Irish whiskey category,” said Brian Fagan, CEO of Cobblestone Brands. “Despite near-term industry challenges, this is a time to invest in quality, authenticity, and long-term brand building. Knappogue Castle and Clontarf have a strong foundation, and we see enormous opportunity to re-energise and grow them in both established and emerging markets.”
“We’re proud to be the new custodians of these brands and are grateful for Irish Distillers’ confidence in our ability to carry these brands forward,” Fagan continued.
Nodjame Fouad, CEO Irish Distillers, said, “This divestment aligns with our business strategy to focus on our core Irish Whiskey portfolio and accelerate growth in key areas. We are confident that Cobblestone Brands will further develop and expand their market presence, and we extend our best wishes for their future success.”
Commenting on Cobblestone’s future plans Barry Gallagher COO, said “We plan to invest significantly in marketing, innovation, and route-to-market expansion for both brands, with further announcements to follow in the coming months.”
“This acquisition represents the next step in our broader growth strategy across our spirits brands. Over the next 12 months, we plan to introduce another three new-to-world brands as we continue to build a diverse and globally relevant premium spirits portfolio.”
