Coca-Cola Amatil in NZ spirits deal

Coca-Cola Amatil will distribute Beam Suntory's spirits portfolio in New Zealand.

Coca-Cola Amatil will distribute Beam Suntory's spirits portfolio in New Zealand. (AAP)

Beverages giant Coca-Cola Amatil has struck a 10-year deal to sell and distribute Beam Suntory's brands in New Zealand.

Beam Suntory's spirits portfolio in New Zealand includes Jim Beam Bourbon, Canadian Club, Midori liqueur, Japanese whiskies, and ready-to-drink (RTD) spirits.

Coca-Cola Amatil announced a similar 10-year partnership with Beam Suntory in Australia, in June 2015.

Shares in Coca-Cola Amatil were five cents lower at $8.86 at 1224 AEST.