Irish Distillers is a subsidiary of the French drinks conglomerate Pernod Ricard.

In addition to whiskey, Irish Distillers also produces a number of other spirit products such as gin and vodka.

In an attempt to reverse the decline in Irish whiskey sales, the board of directors decided to close their existing distilleries in Cork and Dublin, and to consolidate production at a new purpose-built facility.

In contrast, much of Powers John's Lane distillery has been demolished,[2] with the remaining buildings, now protected structures, forming part of the National College of Art and Design.

[7] Irish Distillers beverage brands include:[8] Irish whiskey: Irish single malts: Knappogue Castle, Method and Madness Single pot still whiskeys :Green Spot (produced exclusively for Mitchell & Son Wine Merchants), Powers, Redbreast Blended Irish whiskeys: Clontarf 1014, Jameson, Midleton Very Rare Beer: Eight Degrees Brewing Company[9] Gin: Cork Dry Gin, Method and Madness Gin Vodka: Huzzar