Pernod Ricard Collaborates with Lafayette Imports to Strengthen Brand-Building Capabilities Press release Paris, 17th March 2021 Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) announces a collaboration with Lafayette Imports, a new company founded by Biggar Leith partners Elwyn Gladstone and Mark Teasdale. The new venture will bring unique brand-building capabilities to certain super-premium brands in the Group's portfolio. Lafayette Imports will take on Pernod Ricard's Plymouth Gin, Powers Irish Whiskey and a range of craft Irish Whiskey brands including Knappogue Castle Single Malts and Clontarf. These brands will be combined with Biggar Leith's spirits portfolio of Spytail Rum, Hotel Starlino Vermouth, Stambecco Amaro, The Gladstone Axe Malt Scotch, Shanky's Whip and The Butterfly Cannon Tequila to create a dynamic portfolio of noteworthy imports in fast growing and dynamic categories.