Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Steve Baker MP, has announced that Belfast Distillery Company has secured an historic distribution agreement in South Korea
The agreement, which will see almost 10,000 bottles of McConnell’s Irish Whisky shipped to South Korea, has been signed with Korean distributor Goldenblue and has been supported by Invest Northern Ireland’s new team in Seoul.
The announcement follows Minister Baker’s visit to Invest NI’s South Korean offices last month where he met with Invest NI South Korean team, learning how they have helped facilitate the deal as £8 million funding from the New Deal for Northern Ireland has helped Invest NI to expand its presence from Seoul to Paris.
Congratulating the company, Steve Baker MP said:
This entry into another overseas market follows an announcement by Belfast Distillery Company in August of a multi-million investment to transform A Wing in Crumlin Road Gaol into a Whiskey Distillery and Visitor Experience, creating 49 new jobs in the heart of north Belfast.
Dessie Roche, Commercial Manager at Belfast Distillery Company said:
Welcoming Belfast Distillery Company’s success, Steve Harper, Invest NI’s Executive Director of International Business said:
For interested companies who want to explore Korea further, Invest NI is offering a ‘Spotlight on Korea’ tutorial on 8th February 2023 which will feature an expert panel of speakers who will offer insight and advice on key commercial opportunities in South Korea. For more information go to Spotlight on South Korea.
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