IWA release Sustainability Roadmap 2022
Sustainability has come to the forefront of many industries and the Irish whiskey industry is focused on leading the way to becoming the most sustainable in the world. The Irish Whiskey Association today released their Sustainability Roadmap 2022 which details how the...
Midleton Very Rare 2022 release
Press Release: Irish Distillers, maker of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has unveiled the eagerly awaited second Midelton Very Rare annual vintage to be released by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman. For the 39th edition in the renowned and highly...
Powerscourt Distillery release Fercullen Falls
Press Release: We are very proud to introduce our first release of a blended whiskey with the malt whiskey having been distilled at Powerscourt Distillery. Fercullen Falls is a blend of single malt and grain whiskeys, with a high malt content highlighting the unique...
Waterford Distillery using heritage barley
Press Release: In our pioneering quest to unearth whisky’s most natural flavours, we now present resurrected lost flavours from a bygone era. Part of our Arcadian Farm Origin range, which explores real rarity and the flavours derived from the old ways, our first...
Copeland Distillery release Bordeaux finish whiskey
Press Release: Copeland Distillery has announced two new whiskies marking its growth within a third spirits category, having launched its first whiskey product in 2021 alongside its existing range of gins and rums. Merchants’ Quay ex Bordeaux Rum Cask Blended Irish...
Green Spot Ampeliastos Release
Irish Whiskey Magazine are delighted to unveil our inaugural Irish whiskey bottling, Green Spot Ampeliastos Pot Still Irish Whiskey. This unique single cask release (bottled at cask strength) has been a collaboration between Mitchell & Son Wine Merchants, Irish...
Irish Distillers new €250 million distillery in Midleton
Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has today announced it will invest 250 million euro to build a new distillery in Midleton Co. Cork in order to meet demand and ensure the necessary future production...
Sláinte Irish Whiskey to aid Bluecheck Ukraine
Sláinte Irish Whiskey have released their first two new whiskeys, a blended Irish whiskey aged in Bourbon and Sherry Casks and a limited edition 18 year old Single Malt aged in Bourbon casks and finished in Muscat Hogsheads. The Single Malt release is a collaboration...
Waterford Whisky announce new Irish peat-dried releases
Announcing the first single malt whiskies in a generation to use Irish peat-dried barley Press release Waterford Distillery are pleased to share the release of two new single malt whiskies this autumn that were created using both Irish-harvested...
BAR 1661 takes top prize at the Bar of the Year Awards 2022
The winners were revealed at a gala awards ceremony hosted by Alan Shortt on Monday, 22nd of August, at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road. Along with winning the overall prize, BAR 1661 also won gold for Innovative Bar of the Year and bronze for Cocktail Bar of the...
World’s First Hybrid Cask widens distribution in the UK for Kinahan’s
Kinahan’s Irish Whiskey secures a listing for the world’s first hybrid cask single malt The Kasc Project with Master of Malt ahead of the busy season. Kinahan’s Irish Whiskey has secured a new listing for its latest single malt innovation The Kasc Project with Master...
Killarney Distillery
The Glens of Antrim Distillery is a new distillery being built in County Antrim. The distillery will start producing whiskey in early 2023 and will house a restaurant, bar and visitor centre.
Bushmills unveil two Causeway Collection 2022 releases exclusive to the island of Ireland
Bushmills Irish Whiskey unveils two Causeway Collection 2022 releases exclusive to the island of Ireland In their first in-person launch since the pandemic outbreak, Bushmills pulled out all the stops and held a discrete but elegant launch of two bottlings from...
Church of Oak Distillery
The Glens of Antrim Distillery is a new distillery being built in County Antrim. The distillery will start producing whiskey in early 2023 and will house a restaurant, bar and visitor centre.
Boann Distillery saves 100 year old Oloroso Casks
Boann Distillery have saved 100-year old Spanish wine barrels which are now being used to mature whiskey here for another century. Almost 70 extremely rare Oloroso casks from Córdoba in Andalucía, southern Spain, have been shipped to Co. Meath – the first of which was...
Belfast Distillery Company invests £22m to build distillery on site of Crumlin Road Gaol
Belfast Distillery Company invests £22m in new J&J McConnell’s Distillery and visitor centre Belfast Distillery Company, the company behind McConnell’s Irish Whiskey have unveiled details of their plans to develop the site of Crumlin Road Gaol into a...
Irish Whiskey Festival Tickets on sale now
The Irish Whiskey Festival is scheduled to take place from 17th to 23rd October 2022 in The CCD on 22nd & 23rd of October 2022
Bushmills release 2022 Causeway Collection
Bushmills Irish Whiskey has today revealed the highly anticipated 2022 releases from The Causeway Collection.
Killowen Distillery release a special Belfast Whiskey Week single malt
Killowen Distillery have followed on from their previous Belfast Whiskey Week Exclusive bottlings, and have used the same 11 year old Northern Single Malt as before with the whiskey being held in an Oloroso Sherry cask that has had a strong influence. They then...
Copeland Distillery targets 250,000 bottles with new US deal
The Copeland Distillery plans to export over 250,000 bottles with a new distribution deal with Tradebright for the US market.
The Irishman The Harvest – Brown Berry Beer Cask Finish Whiskey
A new release of Irish whiskey born from the fourth collaboration between Walsh Whiskey and Dick Mack’s Brewhouse of Dingle. This limited release of just 264 bottles is a blend of single malt and pot still originally matured in Rum casks before being finished in...
Old Comber Distillery – a Pot Still story
The Old Comber Distillery was an Irish whiskey distillery that operated from 1825-1953.
An insight into Gold Spot Irish whiskey
An insight into Gold Spot Irish whiskey A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of attending the unveiling of the latest release from Mitchell and Sons – Gold Spot. This release marks one hundred and thirty five years of whiskey bonding from one of Dublin’s...
Jameson comes full circle at All Together Now
This summer, Jameson is Widening the Circle with a brand new stage at All Together Now from July 29-31st. ‘The Circle’ is a fully immersive area featuring a line-up of artists and unmissable interactive workshops for festival goers Jameson Connects: The Circle @ All...
U.S. Ambassador welcomes IrishWhiskey360° Passport
The U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Claire Cronin, this week visited the Irish Whiskey Association member distillery, the Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin, Ireland. The Ambassador used the visit to mark the close ties between the Irish and American whiskey...
Belfast Whiskey Week is coming soon
Belfast Whiskey Week is only a week away and this year features even more events, historical walks and tastings than any year before. The festival is Ireland’s largest whiskey festival and runs from July 22nd to July 31st. We would like to highlight some of the...
Killowen Belgrave Oat and Rye releases
Killowen’s inception had two overlapping influences, one is the rambles of whiskey cleric Fionnán O’Connor, the other was a visit to the phenomenal Belgrove Distillery in Tasmania and meeting with its distiller/farmer/scientist and sculptor, Peter Bignell. Last summer...
Aging Well at the Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher Experience today announced it has partnered with J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey to create a new series of Irish whiskeys finished in sherry casks in the iconic O’Brien’s Tower. Clare-based J.J. Corry has selected single malt, pot still and single grain...
Glens of Antrim Distillery
The Glens of Antrim Distillery is a new distillery being built in County Antrim. The distillery will start producing whiskey in early 2023 and will house a restaurant, bar and visitor centre.
Wild Atlantic Distillery
Baoilleach Distillery is Donegal’s first grain distillery in over a century. They are a small batch distillery using a small copper still.
Killarney Distilling & Brewing Company
Baoilleach Distillery is Donegal’s first grain distillery in over a century. They are a small batch distillery using a small copper still.
Baoilleach Distillery
Baoilleach Distillery is Donegal’s first grain distillery in over a century. They are a small batch distillery using a small copper still.
Opinions – Greece
Opinions – Greece Ioannis Mallios Writing an opinion article for Irish whiskey and Greece, is not an easy task, but still, it is just an opinion, a trigger (hopefully) for discussion and comments. The history of the Greek Revolution can be a good starting point...
Limited edition Gold Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey celebrates 135 years of wine and spirits merchants Mitchell & Son
Gold Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Irish Distillers together with the Mitchell family are marking 135 years of whiskey bonding among the Mitchell family, one of Ireland’s last remaining wine merchants, by crafting a celebratory vibrant Spot release, Gold...
Glendalough wins Irish Distillery of the Year
Glendalough wins Irish Distillery of the Year at the New York International Spirits Competition Glendalough, the Wicklow based Distillery has just been awarded the prestigious accolade of Irish Distillery of the Year at the New York International Spirits Competition....
Iconic Jameson 18 year old reveals liquid and packaging evolution
New more sustainable packaging and higher ABV for Jameson 18 The much loved whiskey has undergone an important evolution including a sustainable packaging revamp and a higher ABV liquid. Putting sustainability at the forefront, Jameson 18 Years will now be...
Midleton Distillery to become carbon neutral by 2026
Irish Distillers announces plans for Midleton Distillery to become carbon neutral by 2026, using break-through emissions reducing technology Following on from the recently published sustainability roadmap from the Irish Whiskey Association, Irish Distillers...
Sazerac announces purchase of Sligo’s Lough Gill Distillery
Global spirits company Sazerac announces purchase of Sligo’s Lough Gill Distillery Press Release 20th June 2022 Hazelwood Demesne Limited, owner of the Lough Gill Distillery, on the shores of Lough Gill in County Sligo, Ireland, announces its acquisition...
Powerscourt Distillery release the second of their Estate Series – The Italian Gardens
The Italian Gardens – Second release in the Powerscourt Distillery Estate Series Powerscourt Distillery celebrated the launch of edition two in their Estate Series ‘The Italian Garden’ at Dublin’s leading Italian restaurant Rose Madre. This latest Limited...
Lost Irish finds its way home – Ireland’s newest contemporary Irish Whiskey
Lost Irish finds its way home – Ireland’s newest contemporary Irish Whiskey After a successful launch in the US, Lost Irish is now available in Ireland Press Release Having experienced quick success in the US since launching in 2021, Irish...
Redbreast Irish Whiskey launches Golden Cork competition
Redbreast launches golden opportunity to win a bottle of Dream Cask double cask edition Irish customers given rare chance to win a bottle of latest Redbreast Dream Cask release by finding a golden cork in a bottle of Redbreast 12 Year Old Redbreast Irish...
Irish Whiskey Association publishes roadmap to make Irish distilleries the most sustainable in the world
Irish Whiskey Association publishes all-island sustainability roadmap The Irish whiskey industry will lead the way in making Ireland the home of the world’s most sustainable distilleries and whiskey brands. That’s according to the Irish Whiskey Association,...
Writers’ Tears Irish Whiskey releases collector’s edition bottle to honour the centenary of James Joyce’s novel Ulysses
Writers’ Tears undertakes a programme of celebrations for the Centenary of Ulysses Writers’ Tears super-premium Irish whiskey has released a limited, collector’s edition bottle of its Copper Pot expression. The bottling commemorates the centenary of one of the...
Redbreast Irish Whiskey celebrate World Whisky Day 2022 with Dream Cask Double Cask release
Fifth release of Redbreast Dream Cask series launched to celebrate World Whisky Day 2022 Redbreast Dream Cask Double Cask Edition is a 30 year old single pot still Irish whiskey which captures the quintessential Redbreast style while celebrating innovation and...
Belfast Distillery Company launches new McConnell’s Sherry Cask Finish
New release from Belfast Distillery Company Connoisseurs, influencers and distributors from the drinks industry joined the Belfast Distillery Company team at The Dark Horse, in Commercial Court Belfast, to launch their newest blend, McConnell’s Irish Whisky...
Lambay Irish Whiskey release its Limited-Edition Reserve Cask Series of Single Malts
Lambay Irish Whiskey release a journey of taste, with its Limited-Edition Reserve Cask Series of Single Malts Lambay Irish Whiskey have announced the first release in their new limited edition Reserve Cask Series. Batch 01 is a triple-distilled single malt,...
Dunville’s Irish Whiskey and The Friend At Hand collaborate on exclusive Single Cask release
Dunville’s 21-year-old single Irish Single Malt finished in Sherry Casks Echlinville Distillery extend their highly acclaimed Dunville’s Exclusive Single Cask Series with a new release in collaboration with Belfast’s The Friend At Hand Irish whiskey...
The Mash of History – by Dave Broom
Historic Mashbills Dave Broom In August this year, as part of his ongoing thesis with TU Dublin, historian Fionnán O’Connor gathered together two groups of distillers and writers to blind taste a selection of new make spirits made from historic single pot still...
Writers Tears Ice Wine Cask Finish
Writers Tears Ice Wine Cask Finish A Walsh Whiskey collaboration with Inniskillin Winery in Niagara, Ontario, Canada’s leading producer of Ice Wine. The limited-edition release of 3,500 bottles is a triple-distilled vatting of Single Pot Still and Single Malt whiskeys...
Waterford Biodynamic Luna 1.1
Waterford Biodynamic Luna 1.1 Waterford Distillery have worked with biodynamic Irish farmers – Trevor Harris, John McDonnell and Alan Mooney to produce the world’s first certified biodynamic whiskey. Luna 1.1 is matured in a combination of 35% first-fill US oak;...
Teeling Renaissance 4
Teeling Renaissance 4 A release limited to 9,000 bottles, this latest in the award-winning series is an 18-Year-Old Single Malt, aged initially in ex-bourbon barrels for over 16 years before being finished in ex-red Pineau des Charentes fortified wine casks. Bottled...
Tastings – Issue 12 – Sailor’s Home – The Journey
Sailor’s Home – The Journey A blended Irish whiskey using three casks. Grain whiskey was initially matured in virgin American oak casks and then recasked into ex-Bourbon casks. This was then blended with Single Malt which was initially matured in ex-Bourbon...
Tastings – Issue 12 – Roe & Co Sugi Wood
Roe & Co Sugi Wood This blended Irish whiskey showcases a unique wood type, Japanese Sugi, as well as a maturation process never before seen within the category. Five “elongated bungs” were hammered into the heads of each of ten American oak casks. These bungs...
Tastings – Issue 12 – Redbreast PX Single Pot Still
Redbreast PX Single Pot Still Redbreast Pedro Ximénez Edition is the first limited edition release to join the Iberian Series along with Redbreast Lustau Edition. This Single Pot Still Irish whiskey is triple distilled and matured in ex-Bourbon and Oloroso sherry...
Tastings – Issue 12 – Powerscourt Fercullen Amarone Single Grain
Powerscourt Fercullen Amarone Single Grain The first issue in a three part ‘Estate Series’ from Powerscourt Distillery. This ‘Mill House’ limited edition release is a sourced Single Grain whiskey matured in ex-Bourbon oak casks and then finished in Italian Amarone...
47 year old Irish whiskey released as third chapter in the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery collection
Chapter Three in the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection Midleton Very Rare has unveiled the Third Chapter in the Silent Distillery collection, Ireland’s oldest and rarest whiskey collection. The 47 year old Single Pot Still Irish whiskey is a...
Tastings – Issue 12 – Method and Madness Rye and Malt
Method and Madness Rye and Malt The first aged experimental distillate was created at the company’s innovation hub in Midleton, the Micro Distillery. Double distilled in 2015 from a mash of 60% rye and 40% malted barley, then matured in ex-bourbon American oak...
Tastings – Issue 12 – Lough Ree – Bart’s
Lough Ree – Bart’s A sourced Irish whiskey which is a continuous release from Lough Ree Distillery. Bart’s is a complex blend of grain, pot still and peated malt with malt whiskeys finished in Rye and Oloroso casks. Non-chill filtered and natural colour, it has...
Tastings – Issue 12 – Dunville’s James Fox Palo Cortado Cask
Dunville’s James Fox Palo Cortado Cask A collaboration with James J. Fox to release the latest in the Dunville’s single casks bottling series. This 20 year old Single Malt has been finished in a single Palo Cortado sherry cask for 3 years and 9 months. Bottled at cask...
Tastings – Issue 12 – Dingle Batch 6 Single Malt Port Cask
Dingle Batch 6 Single Malt Port Cask The final release in their Single Malt Batch Series. This Single Malt using their own distillate has been fully matured in Tawny Port casks with 15,000 bottles bottled at 46.5% ABV (a more limited release was bottled at Cask...
Tastings – Issue 12 – Currach Atlantic Wakame Seaweed Single Malt
Currach Atlantic Wakame Seaweed Single Malt The Currach series from Origin Spirits are the first whiskeys to be finished in seaweed charred casks. After the success of its initial Atlantic Kombu release, this release follows the same process but uses Atlantic Wakame...
Tastings – Issue 12 – Connacht Single Malt Batch 1 First Release
Connacht Single Malt Batch 1 First Release The Connacht Distillery’s first release of their own stock and the first whiskey to be distilled in Co. Mayo in over 150 years. Double distilled before being aged in ex-Bourbon casks and finished in ex-Oloroso sherry...
Rademon Estate releases Shortcross Rye & Malt Irish Whiskey
Second Irish whiskey release from Shortcross Whiskey Following on from their award winning inaugural release, the Shortcross Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Rademon Estate Distillery have followed up with something very different. Their second Irish whiskey...
Tastings – Issue 12 – Bushmills Causeway 2 Marsala Cask 1995
Bushmills Causeway 2 Marsala Cask 1995 A release in the Bushmills 2021 Causeway Collection, this whiskey has matured for over 10 years in Oloroso sherry butts and Bourbon barrels, before being aged in rare Marsala casks sourced from the island of Sicily, for 15 years....
Jameson Crested x Eight Degrees collaboration
The third edition of the Jameson Crested series Irish Distillers and Eight Degrees have collaborated in the this the third edition of the Jameson Crested series. Eight Degrees selected barleywine, a traditional malt-forward beer, to rest in rare Irish oak...
Walsh Whiskey releases 12th edition Writers’ Tears cask strength Irish whiskey
Walsh Whiskey releases 12th edition of the super-premium Writers’ Tears cask strength whiskey The 12th release of Writers’ Tears from Walsh Whiskey is limited to just 7,920 bottles, bottled at 54.6% ABV and retailing for €150/€140 Press release:...
Slane Extra Sherry Wood Irish whiskey
The second release from Slane Irish Whiskey’s new Wood Series Following on from the successful launch of Slane Special Edition earlier this year, Slane Irish Whiskey have announced the second release from their new Wood Series — Slane Extra Sherry Wood. Created...
Irish Distillers launch the Jameson Anthology series
New collection includes the unveiling of the first Jameson single pot still whiskey in decades Members of the press from around the world gathered at the first launch at Jameson Bow Street since lockdown began for the launch of the Jameson Anthology series. A...
The Connacht Distillery expands into the UK
Spirit Cartel appointed to supply Connacht Single Malt Irish Whiskey and Ballyhoo brands to UK on- and off-trade market Press release: The Connacht Distillery, producer of Irish whiskey and innovative Irish spirits, has announced its expansion into the UK...
Walsh Whiskey releases the 2022 Edition of The Irishman Vintage Cask
Walsh Whiskey Releases the 2022/14th Edition of The Irishman Vintage Cask The highly respected annual release of The Irishman at cask strength. Press release: Walsh Whiskey has released the 2022 vintage of The Irishman Vintage Cask, a rare cask strength Irish...
A Taste of Ireland comes to Roe & Co Distillery
This St. Patrick’s Day A Taste of Ireland comes to Roe & Co Distillery Roe & Co Distillery is ready to celebrate the return of the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, celebrating all things Irish with a brand-new premium sensory experience tour,...
Growing sales worldwide for super-premium and prestige Irish whiskeys
Irish whiskey industry celebrates St Patrick’s Day by welcoming the growing appetite worldwide for super-premium and prestige Irish whiskeys — IWA says Irish whiskey is an increasingly significant player in the higher-end whiskey market, becoming a real...
Blacks Brewery & Distillery of Kinsale granted planning permission for major expansion
Blacks Brewery & Distillery set for expansion Blacks Brewery & Distillery has been granted planning permission for a new state-of-the-art €8m complex overlooking Kinsale Harbour. This major expansion will create 15 new jobs initially, with more to...
Ahascragh Distillers celebrate St. Patricks’s Day with two new 20 year old single malts
Two New 20 year old Single Malt releases from Ahascragh Distillers Clan Colla Single Malt Irish Whiskey 20 Year Old Amarone Finish Clan Colla Single Malt Irish Whiskey 20 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Finish In 12 months, Ahascragh Distillery has launched 6 whiskeys and an...
Copeland Distillery announces new distribution partnership with Classic Drinks for Republic of Ireland
The Copeland Distillery has today announced that it has secured a new distribution partner to support its growth aims in the Republic of Ireland. The deal with leading distributor Classic Drinks, will see the Donaghadee producer’s full spirit range of gin, rum and...
The Irishman Whiskey supports new podcast series for 80 million Global Irish by historian Turtle Bunbury
Launching its 2022 St Patrick’s Day activities, The Irishman Whiskey is supporting a podcast produced by author and historian, Turtle Bunbury, for the 80 million people of Irish heritage around the world. Turtle Bunbury’s Global Irish is a new series celebrating the...
New Roe & Killahora Curators 0.2 Irish Whiskey
Roe & Co release new Irish whiskey in a new collaboration with Killahora Orchards Press release: Roe & Co’s unrelenting mission to test and experiment in the pursuit of new flavours is celebrated today with the launch of Roe & Killahora Curators...
Egan’s Irish Whiskey adds Conviction to its core range
Conviction Irish whiskey finished in XO Cognac casks No stranger to Cognac finishing, Egan’s Irish Whiskey have added a 10 year old blended Irish whiskey to their portfolio. Press release: Egan’s Irish Whiskey has added a new whiskey to its...
Method and Madness unveil exclusive Irish whiskey trilogy inspired by Japan
Rare Japanese casks meet Midleton’s finest drops mixing tradition with intuition Irish Distillers has unveiled an exclusive collection of Single Pot Still whiskeys, each finished in rare Japanese casks as the Masters and Apprentices behind METHOD AND MADNESS...
Slane Special Edition launched to celebrate 40 years of trailblazing music history
New limited edition whiskey to celebrate 40 years of Rock at Slane Five years after the release of their first triple casked blend, today Slane Irish Whiskey is proud to announce the launch of Slane Special Edition – a must-have spirit for whiskey and...
Teeling Whiskey releases New Wonders of Wood Dublin distilled Single Pot Still
Dublin Pot Still Irish whiskey fully matured in Chinkapin oak Teeling Whiskey announce their first release in the Wonders of Wood (WOW) Series of Single Pot Still, limited edition bottlings. This continues their journey on unique and interesting expressions of...
Finest Irish whiskeys paired with finest Irish food produce
The ‘grain-to-glass meets farm-to-fork’ guide sees Irish whiskey matched with the best of Irish breads, cheeses, charcuterie, seafood, meats and even chocolate for a flavour explosion Oysters, crab, beef tartare, blue cheese and dark chocolate mousse are among...
Teeling Renaissance series comes to an end with 18 year old Calvados finished Single Malt
Teeling launches fifth and final release in Renaissance Single Malt Series The fifth and final release in the award-winning Renaissance Single Malt Series is an 18-Year-Old Single Malt, aged initially in ex-bourbon barrels for over 12 years before being...
Irish Distillers unveil Midleton Very Rare 2022
Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman unveils his second Midleton Very Rare vintage – and the 39th in the series – on ‘Annual Vintage Day’. Irish Distillers has unveiled the eagerly awaited second Midleton Very Rare annual vintage to be released by Master Distiller...
Irish Distillers donates historical letters to the National Gallery of Ireland
Irish Distillers donates historical letters to the National Gallery of Ireland Irish Distillers has marked the donation of a historical file of correspondence between Andrew Jameson and Augustus John, the foremost portrait painter of his day, to the...
Visitor Experience at Teeling Distillery gets an upgrade
Teeling Distillery Visitor Experience gets an upgrade The Teeling Whiskey Distillery in the heart of Dublin’s historic Newmarket has long been a popular visitor attraction, having welcomed over a half million visitors since opening in 2015. As part of...
Connacht Distillery appoint new Head Distiller
Ryan Friesen appointed as Head Distiller at the Connacht Distillery The Connacht Distillery, in Ballina, County Mayo, have today announced Ryan Friesen as Head Distiller. We wish him every success in his new role. Press release The Connacht...
Black Bush Stories is back!
Black Bush Stories returns for 2022 with a virtual whiskey & coffee masterclass Bushmills® Irish Whiskey has announced the highly anticipated return of Black Bush Stories for 2022 with an exciting first collaboration to mark International Irish...
Slane Irish Whiskey proudly appoints Dr. Gearóid Cahill as Slane Distillery’s first Master Distiller
Dr. Gearóid Cahill appointed as Slane Distillery’s first Master Distiller Dr. Gearóid Cahill, Distillery Manager at Slane Irish Whiskey, has been awarded the prestigious Master Distiller qualification from the esteemed Institute of Brewing &...
The Irishman Irish whiskey portfolio gets a revamp
The Irishman whiskey portfolio gets updated branding Last year Walsh Whiskey gave their Writers’ Tears portfolio a makeover with a subtle yet meticulous and elegant rebranding. This time round it’s their Irishman series that gets the attention in a...
Writers’ Tears Irish Whiskey to release special collector’s edition to honour the centenary of James Joyce’s Ulysses
Writers’ Tears will stage Programme of Celebrations for the Centenary of Ulysses across 2022 Writers’ Tears has announced its plans to release a special, limited edition, collector’s bottling of its Writers’ Tears – Copper Pot expression to celebrate the...
Teeling Whiskey release second rare 32-year-old Single Malt Irish whiskey
The latest limited release in the award-winning Vintage Reserve Collection Teeling Whiskey has released the latest in its award-winning, limited edition Vintage Reserve Collection – the Teeling 32-Year-Old Irish Single Malt. This is the second 32-Year-Old...
Killowen Distillery release Stone Soup Poitín
New Poitín release from Killowen Distillery For those of us not used to quality Poitín, this is how Killowen thinks it should be. Don’t think of it as a Whiskey, but instead, a small batch premium spirit category that has been legislated into a ghetto...
Issue 12
All the latest news, new releases and developments in Irish whiskey. In-depth reviews, insights from our experts.
New release from Thomond Gate of Limerick
New release from Thomond Gate with a Danish connection Limerick based Thomond gate have announced the release of a unique single cask Single Pot Still Irish whiskey. Hlymrekr Saga is a single cask bottling bottled at cask strength of 60.63% ABV. In a...
New Dunville’s Irish Whiskey 18-year-old Oloroso Sherry single cask release
Dunville’s releases 18 year old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Dunville’s Irish Whiskey has unveiled the latest release from its Single Cask Series – an 18 Year Old Single Malt with an Oloroso Sherry Cask finish. Cask 991 is the latest offering from The...
Belfast Distillery Company reaches distribution agreement with German distributor Waldemar Behn
Belfast Distillery Company celebrates global reach of McConnell’s Irish Whisky Belfast Distillery Company will be ending this trading year on a high as it continues to build its global distribution footprint for one of Ireland’s oldest whisky brands across...
Echlinville Distillery agree UK distribution partnership with Hi-Spirits
Echlinville Distillery agree UK distribution partnership with Hi-Spirits The Echlinville Distillery (Kircubbin, Co. Down) has announced a new distribution partnership with Hi-Spirits, which will see an increased presence for the distillery’s Dunville’s Irish...
Two new Irish whiskeys from Micil Distillery
Micil Distillery expands its spirits offerings including two new Irish whiskeys Continuing on from an exciting year which saw the laying down of Galway’s first whiskey in over a hundered years and the launch of their Síolta Mhicil Cask Ownership offering, they...
New addition to 2021 Bushmills Causeway Collection
Bushmills Irish Whiskey unveils 27-year-old Bourbon cask finish single malt Bushmills Irish Whiskey today announced the release of its 27-Year-Old Bourbon Cask from its 2021 Causeway Collection, the ground-breaking selection of extremely rare and unique cask...
The Single Malt Shop join Words on Whiskey for Christmas Charity Event to support Focus Ireland
The Single Malt Shop join Irish Whiskey Magazine live podcast Words on Whiskey to support Focus Ireland charity this Christmas As a means to raise some much needed funds for Focus Ireland during the Christmas, The Single Malt Shop will be donating a bottle of...
Irish Distillers announces €13m redevelopment of Distillery Experience and visitor attraction in Midleton
Irish Distillers announces €13m redevelopment of Distillery Experience and visitor attraction in Midleton The ambitious redevelopment plan will deliver new whiskey tours and experiences as well as new shopping, bar, café and restaurant facilities Once completed,...
J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey launches ‘The Cyber Monday’ 20-year-old Single Malt
J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey launches ‘The Cyber Monday’ 20-year-old Single Malt whiskey with whiskey bonding game J.J. Corry have announced the release of ‘The Cyber Monday’, an online only exclusive with retailer Irishmalts, for ‘Cyber Monday’. The...
Bushmills Irish Whiskey Single Malts get a facelift
Bushmills Irish Whiskey Single Malts get new bottling and packaging Bushmills Irish Whiskey has unveiled a new bottle and pack for its iconic single malts. The range includes 10, 16, and 21 Year Old references which are now available across the island of...
New Irish whiskey releases from Ahascragh Distillers
Two new Irish whiskey releases from Ahascragh Distillers Press release Ahascragh Distillers are delighted to announce new releases in their Family Bond series. 2021 has been an incredibly busy year for the company with construction commencing on the new...
First single malt Irish whiskey from Ballykeefe Distillery
Ballykeefe Distillery unveil their first single malt releases Press release Single Farm, Single Estate, Single Cask and eco-friendly, Ballykeefe Distillery has it all and now for the first time in 200 years, Kilkenny has its first Single Malt Irish Whiskey....
Titanic distillery plans given green light
Titanic Distillers plans approved to convert Pump-House into distillery and tourism centre Plans have been approved for the conversion of the historic Titanic Pump-House in Belfast into a new whiskey distillery and world class tourist attraction. A listed...
New Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach – Kylebeg Wood
Fourth Chapter in the Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach Story Kylebeg Wood Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Irish Distillers introduces the fourth release in the Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach collection, a remarkable addition that can arguably boast the...
Waterford Micro Cuvée: Hearth
Waterford Micro Cuvée: Hearth New Limited release from Waterford Distillery Press release: We enjoy a playful, seasonal whisky. Something a little more frivolrous, allowing us to use our Single Farm Origin building blocks in different, entertaining ways that...
Rademon Distillery inaugural Shortcross Irish Whiskey release
Award winning Shortcross Irish Whiskey from Rademon Estate Distillery Having won the best ‘New Irish Whiskey’ at the Irish Whiskey Awards 2021, this unique limited edition single malt Irish whiskey release is now available to the public. The...
Flying Tumbler announce three new releases
New releases from Flying Tumbler Independent Irish whiskey bottler Flying Tumbler Whiskey unveil three new releases. Based in Co. Carlow, Flying Tumbler source whiskey spirit to their specification and then mature, blend and bottle everything themselves in bond...
Irish whiskey industry reunites for Irish Whiskey Awards 2021
Irish Whiskey Awards 2021 Emerging and established Irish whiskey producers and patrons were honoured this evening at the 2021 Irish Whiskey Awards which took place at the Powerscourt Distillery in Co. Wicklow. The evening commenced with a tour of the distillery...
Redbreast Irish whiskey launches ‘Robin Redbreast Day’ with acclaimed Irish actor Chris O’Dowd
Redbreast Irish whiskey launches ‘Robin Redbreast Day’ with acclaimed Irish actor Chris O’Dowd In a global initiative to help keep common birds common the inaugural Robin Redbreast Day of awareness kicks off with a humorous video featuring Chris O’Dowd,...
Amber Beverage Group expands into high-growth Irish whiskey sector with Walsh Whiskey acquisition
Amber Beverage Group acquires Walsh Whiskey The global producer and distributor of alcoholic beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has announced that it has acquired the Irish Whiskey company, Walsh Whiskey, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition takes effect...
Teeling Whiskey Releases New 30 Year Old Bottling of the World’s Best Single Malt
New 30 year old single malt release from Teeling Whiskey The new releases keeping coming. This special one from Teeling warrants some attention. Press Release Teeling Whiskey has released the latest follow-on bottling from its hugely successful 24-Year-Old and...
New Galway distillery announces second investment round
Ahascragh Distillery announce second investment round Shares open to wider public on smaller levels – from €115 EIIS Qualifying Investment First Rounds successful with €3.3m raised Second round funding target is to raise a minimum of €1.5m via public...
Jameson marks end of 2021 with a very special limited release
New Limited Edition Jameson 21 year old Jameson is signing off 2021 in style with the introduction of an exceptional limited-edition release to the world’s favourite Irish whiskey range. 2,301 bottles of Jameson 21 Years will be available for whiskey...
Athrú Whiskey launches first Limited Edition Small Batch Release
Athrú Whiskey has launched its first small batch release, a triple-casked malt Irish whiskey. This inaugural small batch release highlights a blend of three unique casks of six-year old Oloroso, six year-old Bourbon and 17-year old Madeira finishes. Limited to just...
Irish Whiskey Association launches upskilling to enhance the Irish whiskey experience for those in hospitality
New upskilling initiative aims to enhance the Irish whiskey experience on offer in Irish hospitality settings 118 staff from Irish pubs, hotels and off-licences engage in new Irish whiskey course Irish whiskey industry funding staff upskilling to support...
May Lóag Spirits launches with range of Irish whiskeys
New entrant to Irish whiskey, May Lóag Spirits, unveils new releases Press Release Inspired by the rolling drumlins of the ancient Kingdom of Oriel, May-Lóag takes its name from the Irish colloquial phrase meaning, ‘the one that stands out from the crowd’....
Clonakilty Distillery launch new Galley Head Irish whiskey
Clonakilty Distillery launch new Galley Head expression as Irish whiskey sales expected to surge again for 2022 Thursday October 28th will mark a big day for Whiskey enthusiasts all across Ireland as Clonakilty Distillery launch their brand-new Single Malt...
Roe & Co launches Cask Strength 2021 Edition
Roe & Co launch Cask Strength 2021 Edition, a 13-year-old single grain Irish whiskey Roe & Co Irish Whiskey announced the launch of their latest innovation, Roe & Co Cask Strength 2021 Edition. The latest release from the team at Roe & Co, this...
Midleton Silent Distillery Chapter Two available on Celtic Whiskey Auction’s October Auction
Waterford Whiskey launch their first online exclusive bottling – the Single Farm Origin: Ballyroe Edition 1.1
J.J. Corry goes direct to consumer in the United States
J.J. Corry launch online direct to consumer store in the United States J.J. Corry Ireland’s first modern Whiskey Bonder has announced the launch of an online direct to consumer (DTC) store in the U.S.A. in partnership with leading 3 tier compliant e-commerce...
New Jameson Irish whiskey release – Jameson Black Barrel Proof
New Jameson Black Barrel – Jameson Black Barrel Proof Jameson is launching a 50% ABV limited edition of its triple-distilled Black Barrel whiskey. Jameson Black Barrel Proof is made from pot still and grain whiskey matured in a combination of...
A First for Irish Whiskey – Writers’ Tears Icewine Cask Finish
A unique expression of Writers’ Tears born out of collaboration with Inniskillin Winery in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. Walsh Whiskey, producers of Writers’ Tears and The Irishman super-premium whiskeys, have unveiled a first for Irish whiskey with the...
Irish Whiskey Association submits new Technical File
The Irish Whiskey Association has submitted a series of amendments to the Irish Whiskey Technical File After considerable discussion and collaboration between members of the Irish Whiskey Association, the Technical Committee has submitted a new Technical File...
Dunville’s and James J. Fox release 20 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt
Echlinville Distillery and James J. Fox collaborate to release the latest in the Dunville’s single casks bottling series. James J. Fox Dublin, who are celebrating 140 years of trading in 119 Grafton Street and five generations of family ownership, have...
Dingle releases Single Malt Batch 6 – last in the series
Final whiskey in the Single Malt Batch Series – Dingle Single Malt Batch 6 Dingle Distillery has today launched its highly anticipated sixth and final release of its Single Malt Batch series – Dingle Single Malt Batch 6. Some 15,000 bottles of the liquid have...
Teeling Whiskey unveils fourth bottling in Renaissance Single Malt Series
Teeling launches fourth in Renaissance Single Malt Series A release limited to 9,000 bottles, this latest in the award-winning series is an 18-Year-Old Single Malt, aged initially in ex-bourbon barrels for over 16 years before being finished in high quality...
Waterford Distillery Launches Luna 1.1 – World’s First Biodynamic Whisky
Waterford Whiskey launch their first online exclusive bottling – the Single Farm Origin: Ballyroe Edition 1.1
Lambay Whiskey release cask strength single malt cask no. 2545
Lambay Irish Whiskey Company release new cask strength single malt Lambay Irish Whiskey have announced the release of Single Cask Strength -Single Malt- Cask 2545 this Autumn to their growing whiskey fanbase. Following on from the Spring release this year of...
Bushmills Irish Whiskey unveils 2021 Causeway Collection
Bushmills unveils 2021 releases of their highly acclaimed Causeway Collection It is almost a year has passed since Bushmills Irish Whiskey unveiled The Causeway Collection to an unsuspecting but highly enthusiastic and receptive world. You can read about that...
New Redbreast Iberian Series gets the PX
New Redbreast Iberian series celebrates their long-standing connection to some of the Iberian peninsula’s most celebrated cooperages and winemakers.
Powerscourt Distillery unveils the second in the series of the “Five Elements” Irish whiskey
A very special Limited Edition, Fercullen 20-Year-Old Single Malt showcasing the blending expertise of Master Distiller Noel Sweeney The eagerly anticipated new addition to the Five Elements series is a limited edition 20-year-old single malt Fercullen from...
Walsh Whiskey complete the missing link, Writers’ Tears – Single Pot Still
22 years waiting, and it’s here! Writers’ Tears – Single Pot Still Walsh Whiskey co-founder, Bernard Walsh today revealed the latest milestone in his quest to produce the perfect taoscán [tay-scawn]/drop of whiskey. The missing link in Walsh Whiskey’s...
Tullamore D.E.W. Honey- Irish whiskey with a sweet twist
Tullamore D.E.W. Honey – Irish whiskey with a sweet twist We haven’t heard from Tullamore D.E.W. for a while but we can be sure they have not been idle. This new release offers something different. Not yet available in Ireland but is launching in...
Micil cask offering – Galway whiskey history in the making
A rare opportunity to own a cask of Irish whiskey history from Micil Distillery Galway’s first only operational whiskey distillery, Micil Distillery has announced their Síolta Mhicil cask offering. Members of the public will have the opportunity to purchase one...
Method and Madness Rye and Malt Irish whiskey – first whiskey distilled at the Midleton micro distillery
Irish Distillers eagerly awaited first whiskey distilled at the micro distillery Irish Distillers is continuing to push the boundaries of Irish whiskey with the launch of METHOD AND MADNESS Rye and Malt – the first aged experimental distillate created at the...
Teeling release 13 year old single grain Irish whiskey
Teeling Whiskey has released the latest in their award-winning Single Grain range with our new Teeling 13-Year-Old Irish Single Grain. The 13-Year-Old release consists of triple distilled Irish whiskey distilled predominantly from maize, initially matured for 9 years...
Kentucky Bourbon Barrel opens Irish operation – a potential game changer for Irish whiskey producers
Kentucky Bourbon Barrel opens Irish operation Kentucky Bourbon Barrel, a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company, is expanding operations with the opening of a cooperage facility in Ireland. The company will begin doing business in Newbridge, County Kildare,...
Irish Distillers launches Virtual Irish Whiskey Academy at Midleton Distillery
Irish Distillers launches Virtual Irish Whiskey Academy at Midleton Distillery Learn about the unique craft that goes into making some of the world’s favourite whiskey expressions from International Whiskey Ambassador, Tommy Byrne. Participants will receive a...
Roe & Co reimagines Irish whiskey with the launch of Japanese Sugi
Roe & Co unveils Irish whiskey born out of technical experimentation with the launch of Roe & Co Japanese Sugi
More celebrations for Mayo as Connacht Distillery produce first Irish whiskey in 150 years
County Mayo gets its first Irish whiskey for 150 years as Connacht Distillery release their inaugural Single Malt Batch 1
New Dubliner Whiskey finished in ‘Old Fashioned’ Beer Casks from Rascals Brewing
Dubliner Irish Whiskey is a limited-edition collaboration with their Dublin 8 friends and co-conspirators, Rascal’s Brewing Co.
New Irish whiskey passport
IrishWhiskey360°, the tourism initiative of the Irish Whiskey Association, has launched a new Irish Whiskey Passport
New Jameson Orange – Jameson Irish whiskey with natural zesty orange flavour
Jameson Orange – a new expression combining triple-distilled Jameson Irish Whiskey with natural zesty orange flavour
Powerscourt Distillery introduces first release in their new ‘Estate Series’
Powerscourt Distillery introduces a new three part series, the ‘Estate Series’. The first issue in the series is the ‘Mill House’, a single grain Irish whiskey finished in Amarone wine casks.
Kinahan’s Irish whiskey releases an augmented reality 3D model NFT
The Kinahan’s branded 3D Formula Racing Car sold to NFT collector for staggering $4800 following Lewis Hamilton’s British Grand Prix win.
Dunville’s Irish Whiskey releases exclusive single cask for Belfast Whiskey Week
Dunville’s Irish Whiskey is celebrating Belfast Whiskey Week with the launch of a special festival bottling of its iconic PX Cask Strength Whiskey
Boann Distillery’s vintage mashbills to be showcased at Belfast Whiskey Week
Boann Distillery’s and Fionnán O’Connors research leads to vintage mashbills to be showcased at Belfast Whiskey Week
Roe & Co Distillery release final phase of D-8TE restaurant bookings
Dunville’s Irish Whiskey is celebrating Belfast Whiskey Week with the launch of a special festival bottling of its iconic PX Cask Strength Whiskey
Waterford Whiskey online exclusive bottling – Single Farm Origin: Ballyroe Edition 1.1
Waterford Whiskey launch their first online exclusive bottling – the Single Farm Origin: Ballyroe Edition 1.1
Irish Whiskey Association campaign – Discover Ireland’s Whiskey Distilleries
Irish Whiskey Association launch new campaign encouraging staycationers to Discover Ireland’s Whiskey Distilleries
Teeling Whiskey release rare 32-Year-Old single malt Irish whiskey
Teeling Whiskey announce the release of 32-year-old single malt Irish whiskey to their award winning Vintage Reserve Collection
Congratulations to Cal Byrne – First Irish Bartender to reach final round at Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year competition
Cal Byrne becomes the first Irish Bartender to reach final round at Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year competition
McAllister Irish Spirits launch their first Irish whiskey and gin brands
McAllister Irish Spirits launch their Clan Colla brand of Irish whiskeys, a 19yo Single malt and an 11yo blend and also first gin, Xin Gin.
Origin Spirits announces latest release – Currach Single Malt Irish Whiskey – Atlantic Wakame Seaweed Cask
Origin Spirits announce their latest release, Currach Single Malt Irish Whiskey – Atlantic Wakame Seaweed Cask
Irish Distillers welcomes Knappogue Castle and Clontarf Irish whiskeys to the family
Irish Distillers broaden their portfolio with takeover of Castle Brands Irish whiskeys including Knappogues Castle and Clontarf Irish Whiskey
Have you ancestral links to Jameson Irish Whiskey?
The Irish and UK Trade Ministers today officially launched the Irish Whiskey Association’s inaugural Irish Whiskey Global report
Irish Whiskey Association publish inaugural Irish Whiskey Global report
The Irish and UK Trade Ministers today officially launched the Irish Whiskey Association’s inaugural Irish Whiskey Global report
Matt D’Arcy Old Irish Whiskey joins Echlinville Distillery portfolio
The Newry based Matt D’Arcy whiskey brand is now part of the Echlinville Distillery portfolio of Irish whiskey
Walsh Whiskey release The Irishman – Peated Red Ale Cask Finish
A new limited edition Irish whiskey release from Walsh Whiskey – The Irishman – Peated Red Ale Cask Finish
Darryl McNally to lead the Irish Whiskey Revival with return of Limavady
Ireland’s Master Distiller, Darryl McNally, goes Indie for the Whiskey Comeback of the Century with Limavady Irish Whiskey
A Perfect Blend – A new four-part podcast series from Irish Distillers
A Perfect Blend – A new four-part podcast series from Irish Distillers focuses on collaboration with world leaders in their field
Whiskey Live Dublin is back!
After an absence of two years it is great to confirm that Whiskey Live Dublin will be back in March 2022 in a new venue.
Teeling Irish whiskey sixth birthday release
Teeling Distillery has just turned 6 years old and to celebrate their journey so far they have launched a limited edition Birthday Batch bottling
Barrel Club Midleton Distillery launched today
A new and exclusive whiskey membership club that showcases the whiskeys and people from Midleton Distillery,
Release of 2021 Vintage – Writers’ Tears Cask Strength Whiskey
Walsh Whiskey announce the 11th Release of Writers’ Tears Cask Strength whiskey which is limited to 6,000 bottles worldwide
Listoke Distillery offering chance to win 5% of their business
Listoke Distillery raffle 5% of their family business in a bid to bring their Irish Gin and Whiskey to International Markets Ever dreamt of being at the helm of a groundbreaking Irish distillery? In an industry first, one Irish distillery located in the...
Movies & Whiskey: Writers’ Tears film partnership to honour James Joyce’s Ulysses
Writers’ Tears whiskey to support Left Bank an international, hybrid documentary film about Four Remarkable Women who made the first publication of Ulysses possible in 1922.
Church of Oak, a new Irish multi-grain distillery are looking for a Head Distiller
Church of Oak, a new Irish multi-grain distillery are looking for a Head Distiller The distillery at Ballykelly Mills, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare are seeking an ambitious and suitably qualified ‘Head Distiller’ as they commission their new distillery in the coming...
The Single Malt Shop goes live with exclusive Redbreast 22 Year Old Single Cask
The Single Malt Shop goes live with the launch of an exclusive Redbreast 22 year old all sherry single cask
Echlinville Distillery releases Old Comber Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Echlinville Distillery revives historic Old Comber Irish Pot Still Whiskey This new release from Echlinville Distillery is a blended pot still Irish whiskey bottled at 46% ABV, retailing at £45. The initial release is less that 1,000 bottles. Press Release from...
Roe & Co Distillery launch D-8TE – a world food festival
Roe & Co. launch D-8TE as they open up their grounds again to support local businesses to create a summer food festival.
Lough Gill Distillery raise €15m financing
Lough Gill Distillery has agreed new debt financing with PNC Bank for €15m, mainly to ramp up production and the laying down of Athrú whiskey.
Waterford Distillery announces partnership with artist Leah Hewson
Waterford Distillery announces partnership with artist Leah Hewson for the launch of upcoming release Leading Irish visual artist, Leah Hewson, has released her latest work, but you won’t find it in a gallery or exhibition. Partnering with Waterford Distillery, Hewson...
Midleton Craft Collection Whiskey Store to open in Brown Thomas
Something very rare is coming to Brown Thomas this summer The Midleton Craft Collection Whiskey Store officially opens in Brown Thomas Dublin on June 3rd. Whiskey connoisseurs and collectors, prepare to be enchanted as Dublin’s premiere department store unveils the...
Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door Whiskey and Redbreast Irish Whiskey Announce First Ever Collaboration
Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door Whiskey and Redbreast Irish Whiskey Announce First Ever Collaboration – The Master Blenders’ Edition A Tribute to American and Irish Artistry Knock, Knock! In a first Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door Whiskey and Redbreast Irish...
Walsh Whiskey Releases the 2021/13th Edition of The Irishman Vintage Cask
Walsh Whiskey, has released the 2021 vintage of The Irishman Vintage Cask, a rare cask strength Irish whiskey expression. This year’s vintage is limited to 3,000 bottles worldwide, with 750 bottles (25.4 U.S. Fl. Oz./ 750 ml) assigned to the United States and 2,250...
Black Irish appoints new Irish distributor
Black Irish Appoints Dalcassian Wines & Spirits as Irish Distributor Black Irish, will be distributed in Ireland by the country’s leading premium spirits distributor, Dalcassian Wines & Spirits. The exclusive deal will see the immediate expansion and rollout...
Copeland Distillery launch Merchants’ Quay Whiskey
The Copeland Distillery has today announced the launch of its first whiskey product, a blended whiskey called Merchant’s Quay. Its release marks the Distillery’s entry to a third spirits category having introduced a rum range in November 2020 amid the pandemic which...
Issue 11
All the latest news, new releases and developments in Irish whiskey. In-depth reviews, insights from our experts.
Investing in an Irish Whiskey Cask Program
Tastings – Issue 11 – Two Stacks Smoke and Mirrors
Two Stacks Smoke and Mirrors Two Stacks Smoke and Mirrors is a peated stout cask Single Malt of 10% double malt and 30% triple peated malt, both matured in ex-bourbon casks, 60% triple distilled malt aged in ex-bourbon and ex-imperial stout casks. Uniquely this batch...
Tastings – Issue 11 – Red Silkie Cask Strength
Red Silkie Cask Strength From the people at Sliabh Liag Distillers in Carrick, County Donegal, Red Silkie plays homage to a real-life legend, one of the last Chieftains of Donegal, Red HughO’Donnell. This limited edition cask strength blend was limited to just 210...
Tastings – Issue 11 – Hyde No.10 Single Cask Banyuls Finish
Hyde No.10 Single Cask Banyuls Finish Hyde NO.10 Single Cask is a single cask Single Malt Irish whiskey finished in a 225L Banyuls Grand Cru (a French dessert wine using red grapes from Côte Vermeille in the Pyrénées-Orientales region) cask. Only 60 bottles were...
Tastings – Issue 11 – Ardfallen
Ardfallen A triple distilled blended Irish whiskey produced by West Cork Distillers and retailing exclusively in Aldi Ireland stores nationwide. The malt fraction is both first fill Bourbon and Bodega sherry cask matured malt. Bottled at 40% ABV and retailing at...
Tastings – Issue 11 – Grace O’Malley Dark Char Cask Blend
Grace O’Malley Dark Char Cask Blend Grace O’Malley Dark Char Cask Blend is a premium blend combining multiple batches of whiskey of varying age statements up to ten years. There is a high content of double distilled (40%) and triple distilled (6%) malt. Finished in...
Tastings – Issue 11 – Dick Mack’s Dingle Single Malt Marsala Finish
Dick Mack’s Dingle Single Malt Marsala finish Dick Mack’s Dingle Single Malt Marsala Finish is the first of future Dick Mack’s bottlings and is the only Dingle whiskey to have been aged in a Marsala cask. This 7 year old has been matured for 4 ½ years in a Bourbon...
Tastings – Issue 11 – Teeling Irish Oak Finish
Teeling Irish Oak Finish Released as a special distillery exclusive bottling for St. Patrick’s Day this bottling showcases the impact Irish virgin oak has on their Small Batch blended whiskey. Non-chill filtered and bottled at 46% ABV, this release is available from...
Tastings – Issue 11 – The Dubliner Irish Whiskey
The Dubliner Irish Whiskey Released by Dublin Liberties Distillery and sporting a brand new look, this blended 3 year old Irish whiskey is matured exclusively in Bourbon casks. Bottled at 40% ABV and retailing at €30. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose Spirity and young. Fresh...
Tastings – Issue 11 – The Station 3yr old Peated Single Malt
The Station 3 year old Peated Single Malt The Station 3yr old was released by Lough Ree distillery, this is a tribute to 62 years of power generation at the station in Lanesborough and the people who worked there. A sourced Single Malt peated whiskey from the Great...
Tastings – Issue 11 – Midleton Very Rare 2021
Midleton Very Rare 2021 Midleton Very Rare 2021 is this years iconic and highly sought after release in the Midleton Very Rare range and is the first from newly appointed Master Distiller, Kevin O’Gorman. Individually numbered and signed this release is bottled at 40%...
Tastings – Issue 11 – Blue Spot
Blue Spot Blue Spot has been released after an absence of 56 years, Irish Distillers have joined forces with the Mitchell family to reintroduce the Blue Spot Single Pot Still back into the Spot range of whiskeys. Matured for a minimum of 7 years this cask strength...
Tastings – Issue 11 – Redbreast 10
Redbreast 10 Redbreast 10 was released to celebrate the thirty years since the revival of the Redbreast brand, Irish Distillers released this limited edition 10 year old single pot still. Bottled at cask strength of 59.1% ABV and retailing at €100, Redbreast 10 was...
Tastings – Issue 11 – McConnell’s 5yr old blend
McConnell’s 5 year old Blend McConnell’s 5yr old blend is a resurrected brand from the Belfast Distillery Company who recently secured planning permission for a distillery in Belfast. This 5 year old blend is bottled at 40% ABV and retails for about €38. Omar Fitzell...
Opinions – Argentina
Teeling Distillery 6th Birthday Cocktail Class
Celebrate Teeling Distillery’s 6th Birthday Join Teeling on June 12th for a live cocktail masterclass as they celebrate their distillery’s 6th Birthday. Only limited spaces are available for this Birthday Bash hosted by none other than their very own...
Great ways to celebrate World Whiskey Day 2021
Series of events taking place this weekend to celebrate World Whiskey Day 2021 The Irish whiskey industry in association with Drinks Ireland|Irish Whiskey chose some great ways to celebrate World Whiskey Day 2021. They are encouraging whiskey lovers to craft...
Redbreast Dream Cask 2021 is Unveiled
Annual Redbreast Dream Cask Release is Unveiled to Celebrate World Whisky Day Redbreast Irish Whiskey, produced by Irish Distillers at Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork, has announced the release of Redbreast Dream Cask 2021 to mark World Whisky Day....
Lough Ree Distillery launch The Bridge
Lough Ree Distillery launch The Bridge – St Mel’s No 1 Single Malt Irish Whiskey. Lough Ree Distillery bring their latest limited edition whiskey release to the market. This one has been a long time in the works and is the result of a collaboration with...
Three amazing cocktails for World Whiskey Day
Raise a glass at home this weekend and celebrate with these three delicious Irish whiskey-based cocktails Calling all whiskey lovers! This Saturday (15th May) marks World Whiskey Day and what better way to celebrate this special spirit than with three delicious...
Dingle Distillery launches first core whiskey expression
Dingle Distillery launches first core whiskey expression, Dingle Single Malt, a milestone in the distillery’s history and a huge step forward in its growth journey. In doing so it becomes one of few Irish distilleries to produce a core single malt product made...
Blacks Distillery release 18-year-old Irish Rum cask finish
Blacks Distillery release Blacks 18-year-old Single Malt – Irish Rum Cask Finish, the world’s first-ever Irish whiskey finished in an Irish Rum cask. Blacks found a limited amount of aged Single Malt Whiskey we knew would match up to the characteristics of...
Celebrate World Whiskey Day with an Irish Whiskey Cocktail
Celebrate World Whiskey Day with an Irish Whiskey Cocktail To celebrate World Whiskey Day, May 15th, Drinks Ireland|Irish Whiskey is encouraging consumers to mix it up at home by crafting their own Irish whiskey cocktail. Ahead of World Whiskey Day, William Lavelle,...
Micil Distillery
Micil Distillery Micil Distillery is situated in Co. Galway. Their Story Micil Distillery is Galway’s first distillery to open its doors in over 100 years. It’s headed up by Pádraic Ó Griallais, a 6th generation distiller passionately continuing a 170 year old family...
Export success for Matt D’Arcy Whiskey
Export success for Matt D’Arcy Whiskey The revival of an old Newry whiskey brand, Matt D’Arcy, has received a significant boost as the firm has secured its first export orders in over a century. The initial distribution deals see the premium whiskey...
Echlinville Distillery and The Palace Bar unveil 20 yr old Irish whiskey
Echlinville Distillery and The Palace Bar have collaborated for 20-year-old single malt cask strength release Echlinville Distillery and The Palace Bar announced last night at an online event, the release of the Dunville’s Green series. This marks the first in a...
Athrú Whiskey launches new Cask Program
Athrú Whiskey today launches its Premium Cask Reserve Program as part of its journey to create a world-class single malt Irish whiskey The Cask Reserve Program offers a unique opportunity to participate in the Athrú whiskey brand and to become part of the unique...
Release of The Liberator Storehouse Special
The Liberator Storehouse Special has been released by Wayward Irish Spirits, a Cask Strength version of their popular blended Whiskey, The Liberator Small Batch – Double Port Wayward Irish Spirits Founder, Maurice O’Connell explains: “Our Storehouse Specials are...
Lambay Whiskey release cask no. 4613
Lambay Irish Whiskey Company release New Cask Strength Lambay Irish Whiskey is proud to announce the release of their fourth Single Cask Strength – Single Malt- Cask 4613 this Spring to their growing whiskey fanbase. Lambay Single Malt is a triple distilled malt...
Kilbeggan releases peated Black Irish Whiskey
Kilbeggan releases peated Black Irish Whiskey which is an innovative, premium expression from Ireland’s oldest continuously licensed distillery refined with peated Malt for an elevated taste. Beam Suntory’s Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey celebrates the launch of Kilbeggan...
A Last Chat with Jim McEwan – to support Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
Come and help us raise a toast to Jim McEwan before he takes a step back from public life. An evening of Film, stories and conversation which will take you on a journey through the life and whiskies of Jim McEwan for one final event to support Scotland’s Charity Air...
American Oak Cask Finish added to Bushmills Original Cask Finish range
Following on from the Caribbean Rum Cask Finish release of April 15th, Bushmills add The American Oak Cask Finish Single Malt to the Original Cask Finish Range. The range sees Master Blender, Helen Mulholland work with unique hand-selected barrels from around the...
Chapter Two in Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection
Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Chapter Two There are only a handful of distilleries in the world that have the ability and stock to produce something at this level. Again Midleton have demonstrated that they can compete at the Ultra luxury end of the market....
Killowen Latest Release – Signature Rum & Raisin
Killowen Latest Release – Signature Rum & Raisin is a vatting of single malts from Dark Rum & PX sherry casks – 5-year-old, Single Malt, 55% Killowen Dark Rum offers notes of rich molasses and tropical fruits whereas the rich PX sherry casks...
Discover Irish Whiskey podcast – What makes Irish whiskey unique?
First episode in the exciting new #DiscoverIrishWhiskey podcast series will lead thought provoking debates with leading blenders of Irish whiskey.
New #DiscoverIrishWhiskey series launches
New podcast series #DiscoverIrishWhiskey in collaboration with Drinks Ireland|Irish Whiskey Association will lead thought provoking debates with leading figures of Irish whiskey.
Irish Whiskey Awards 2021
Entries are now being accepted for Irish Whiskey Awards 2021 The 2021 Irish Whiskey Awards will take place at the Powerscourt Distillery, Co. Wicklow on Thursday 14th October. Entries are now being accepted for this year’s Irish Whiskey Awards, which will take...
New Jameson Crested X Eight Degrees Brewing Collaboration
Irish Distillers has joined forces with Eight Degrees Brewing to create a second experimental limited edition of the beloved Jameson Crested X. Launching this month, Jameson Crested X Finished in Devil’s Ladder Belgian Tripel Barrels is the next step in an exciting...
Killarney Brewing Company release stout edition
Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company launch a premium collaboration of Killarney Irish Whiskey and Imperial Stout Killarney Brewing Company, which has been producing great tasting, quality beers since 2015, has unveiled the next chapter in its evolution with the...
Irish Whiskey App released for Android
Following on from the hugely successful launch of the Irish Whiskey App for iPhone on 17th March, Barrel Proof Ltd. are delighted to announce the Android release of the first-ever mobile app dedicated entirely to the world of Irish whiskey. Developed by a small group...
Bushmills release new Caribbean Rum Cask Finish
Bushmills Irish Whiskey has announced the release of the Caribbean Rum Cask Finish, the first in a series of exciting and innovative whiskeys from the new Bushmills Original Cask Finish range.
Canada lowers levies on Irish whiskey imports
Drinks Ireland|Irish Whiskey, the representative body for the Irish whiskey industry, has welcomed the news that the Liquor Control Board of Ontario will reduce levies on Irish whiskey imports by 42 per cent, while another Canadian province – Québec – is due to reduce...
McAllister Distillery launches Founders Cask Programme
As construction on their new whiskey and gin craft distillery nears completion, McAllister Distillery launch their Founders Cask Programme.
Irish Whiskey Draws in aid of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
Irish Whiskey Draws are putting up a bottle of 27-year-old Redbreast as the prize in aid of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. This Foundation was set up by former Scottish International Rugby player Doddie Weir OBE. In June 2017 Doddie revealed he too was suffering from...
Dubliner Irish Whiskey launches new look
Distilled in the heart of the Liberties district of Dublin, the award-winning Dubliner Irish Whiskey is not changing what is inside the bottle. The new logo and bottle design forgo traditional packaging in favour of an updated contemporary look and feel. Created by an...
Method & Madness release Mulberry wood edition
Irish Distillers has unveiled a new Method & Madness single pot still Irish whiskey finished in virgin Mulberry Wood.
New Irish Whiskey Course launched
Exploring the world of Irish whiskey across 8 modules, this online whiskey course will boost your appreciation of all things uisce beatha.
Belfast Distillery Company receives go ahead for new distillery
Belfast City Council has granted planning permission to the Belfast Distillery Company to build a £15m distillery at Crumlin Road Gaol.
Connacht Whiskey Company appoints Bevella as Irish distributor
The Connacht Whiskey Company (CWC) is delighted to announce that it has appointed Bevella as its sole distributor in Ireland.
Walsh Whiskey appoint Berry Bros. & Rudd as UK distributors
Leading Irish Whiskey producer, Walsh Whiskey appoints Berry Bros. & Rudd Brands as it’s Exclusive Distributor in the United Kingdom.
New Dunville’s 1808 Irish whiskey
Dunville’s Irish Whiskey is expanding its core range with the release of Dunville’s 1808 which is a blend of malt, grain & pot still whiskey.
Ballykeefe Distillery release first pot still Irish whiskey
Ballykeefe Distillery has announced the release of its first Pot Still whiskey. The distillery, which was built in 2016 and began production in 2017, is releasing for sale 350 bottles at Cask Strength and 700 bottles at 46% ABV drawn from seven casks of the premier...
Depth and Diversity of Irish whiskey campaign launched
A new online campaign to showcase the depth and diversity within Irish whiskey has been launched by Drinks Ireland|Irish Whiskey. Content includes a series of videos, online guides and downloadable guides which are available on their website. Drinks Ireland|Irish...
Hi-Spirits Ireland to distribute Echlinville Distillery brands
The Echlinville Distillery (Kircubbin, Co. Down) has announced a new distribution agreement with Hi-Spirits Ireland. The deal will see an increased presence for Echlinville’s premium whiskeys and gins across the Irish market. Echlinville is home to award winning...
Poitín makers Micil distil first Galway whiskey in over 100 years
Micil Distillery has laid down Irish whiskey in Galway for the first time in over 100 years Micil is now adding Irish whiskey to its existing Poitín and gin portfolio. Today they issued the following press release: To celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, Micil...
Irish Whiskey App to launch on St. Patrick’s Day
Irish whiskey to get it’s first dedicated mobile app A welcome new contribution to the Irish whiskey community is set to be released by Barrel Proof Limited on St. Patrick’s Day. The mobile app is initially set to be released for Apple devices...
Redbreast 10 – celebrating 30 years of the revived Redbreast brand
In celebration of 30 years since the resurrection of the iconic Redbreast brand, Irish Distillers have announced the release of a Limited Edition Pot Still Irish whiskey, Redbreast 10.
Teeling Whiskey releases distillery exclusive to mark St. Patrick’s Day
Teeling Whiskey is releasing a special Distillery Exclusive bottling this St. Patrick’s Day, focusing on the unique impact Irish Virgin Oak has on their Small Batch Teeling Whiskey.
New Irish whiskey release – Grace O’Malley Dark Char Cask
Grace O’Malley Irish Spirits unveils a limited edition, premium release, the award-winning Grace O’Malley Dark Char Cask Irish Whiskey
Irish whiskey industry targets Africa for future sales growth
As part of their Market Insights series, the Irish Whiskey Association will tomorrow host a webinar focusing on an introduction to East African markets
O’Connell Whiskey launches new cask share opportunity
Ina first for Ireland, W.D. O’Connell Whiskey launches a new cask share opportunity enabling enthusiasts to purchase a share of a cask.
New releases from Waterford Distillery
New Single Origin Farm releases from Waterford Distillery. Two for worldwide release and five national exclusives.
Teeling launch third bottling in their Renaissance Single Malt Series
Teeling launch third bottling in their Renaissance Single Malt Series, an 18-Year-Old Single Malt finished in ex-Muscat wine casks.
Boann Distillery recreates long-lost Irish whiskey recipes unearthed by historian Fionnán O’Connor
Collection of long-lost Irish whiskey recipes unearthed by a historian, has been brought back to life the first time in almost a century.
Killowen release limited edition Cuige poitín series
Killowen Distillery launches a limited edition (192 sets only will be released) premium series of poitín made up of five unique bottlings, aptly named Cuige.
Waterford Distillery to launch Terroir-Driven Waterford Whisky Podcast
The Waterford Whisky podcast will be hosted alongside Barry Chandler it will be a deep-dive into into everything about terroir in whisky.
Midleton Very Rare 2021 Irish whiskey unveiled
Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman becomes the third signatory of the 2021 release of the iconic Midleton Very Rare collection
Waterford Distillery research settles decades of terroir debate!
After many years of contention, academic research conducted by Waterford Distillery, Oregon State University and Teagasc conclude that terroir does influence the flavour of whiskey/whisky.
Two Stacks Irish Whiskey release their first peated single malt
Two Stacks Irish Whiskey, with their modern take on independent bottling, release an unusual peated single malt Irish whiskey.
Jameson Irish whiskey shows resilience, with sales growth of 3% globally
World’s leader in Irish whiskey shows resilience as Irish Distillers have today announced their six month results ending December 31 2020
Blake’s of the Hollow
Blake’s of the Hollow We visited one of Ireland’s landmark Victorian bars and got to chat with owner Pat Blake. Blake’s of the Hollow is one of the locations in Ireland to have of the 10 intricately carved doors, each of which displays a scene from...
Create your own customised single cask whiskey with HYDE Irish Whiskey
HYDE Irish Whiskey launches service to allow trade customers to create their own customisable single cask, Single Malt, Irish whiskey finish
Irish Whiskey Association launches New Markets Insights series for members
Drinks Ireland|Irish Whiskey, is tomorrow launching a series of Market Insights webinars as part of their ‘The Knowledge Still’ programme.
The Water of Life Film & independent bottlers, The Single Cask, announce a unique collaboration
HYDE Irish Whiskey launches service to allow trade customers to create their own customisable single cask, Single Malt, Irish whiskey finish
Walsh Whiskey Awards 3rd Annual Bursary to IT Carlow Brewing & Distilling Student Stephen Foster
Walsh Whiskey Awards 3rd Annual Bursary to Institute of Technology Carlow Brewing & Distilling Student Stephen Foster.
Matt D’Arcy Irish Whiskey toasts £100,000 launch sales
D’Arcy’s Old Irish Whiskey, has enjoyed a spectacular return after a century with launch retail sales topping £100,000 over the Christmas trading period.
National Irish Coffee Day
This Monday 25th January marks Irish Coffee Day 2021 – a celebration of this timeless and classic whiskey warmer that always goes down a treat on a cold evening!
Walsh Whiskey targets growth in Eastern Europe
Walsh Whiskey further strengthen their presence in Eastern Europe with new distributors and a new Commercial Manager for the regions.
The Water of Life – A Whisky Film – Burns Night launch
The Water of Life – A Whisky Film produced by Blacksmith + Jones launches with a unique virtual online celebration of Scotch Whisky
Second in the Wonder of Wood series from Teeling – 15yo single malt finished in Cherry Wood
Teeling Whiskey release the second in the Wonder of Wood series – a 15 year old single malt finished in Cherry wood.
Words on Whiskey – Conor Ryan of Pearse Lyons Distillery
On this weeks Words on Whiskey we’re delighted to be joined by Conor Ryan, Global Spirits Brand Ambassador at Pearse Lyons Distillery.
Whiskey, as a Component in Recipes
Whiskey, as a Component in Recipes Seáneen Sullivan A text popped up on my phone: ‘Do you think we will be back for asparagus season?’ It was from one of the young chefs I work with . He had recent ly graduated to working the pass, having started on the...
Opinions – Russia
Opinions – Russia Alexey Pyatnitskikh More and more people are learning traditional Irish dance. There are many fans of Irish folk music. Weeks of Irish cinema regularly sell out. And every year the number of people participating in the celebration of St....
Teeling Brabazon Single Malt Series concludes with release of 13yo Carcavelos finish
The fourth and final release in the award-winning Brabazon Series from Teeling is a 13yo Single Malt finished in a Carcavelos cask.
Final release in the Killowen Bonded Experimental Series
The seventh and final release in the Bonded Experimental Series from Killowen Distillery, a blended Irish whiskey finished in Hungarian oak
Size matters – for Irish whiskey exporters
Irish whiskey producers exporting to the US can now export 700ml bottles rather than have to create 750ml sized bottles.
Killowen Distillery – Issue 10 Featured Irish whiskey distillery
Join us on our visit to one of Ireland’s smallest distilleries, Killowen Distillery, our featured distillery in Issue 10 of Irish Whiskey Magazine. Founder Brendan Carty gives us a tour and shares his philosophy on Irish whiskey and what he is aiming to achieve.
O’Connell Whiskey launches cask strength 12-year-old single malt Irish whiskey
W.D. O’Connell Whiskey launches a new cask strength release and second release of peated series Bill Phill
Roe & Co. collaborate with Guinness Open Gate Brewery for two new releases
Roe & Co. Irish Whiskey has teamed up with Guinness Open Gate Brewery to release a new whiskey exclusively available at the distillery
Dunville’s 20-year-old Oloroso and PX Sherry casks finish
Echlinville Distillery release oldest expression of Dunville’s with a new limited cask strength bottling from the Single Cask Series.
Bushmills adds oldest expression to the Causeway Collection with a 30yo Single Malt Irish whiskey
Bushmills adds oldest expression to the Causeway Collection with a 30-year-old Single Malt cask strength Irish whiskey
Sliabh Liag Distillers to celebrate two Donegal Legends with their latest release
Sliabh Liag Distillers to celebrate two Donegal Legends with their latest release, the Legendary Red Silkie Irish whiskey
New distillery, Hinch, releases rare exclusive 18-year-old Single Malt Irish whiskey
New distillery, Hinch, which launched this autumn, releases rare exclusive 18-year-old single malt finished in wine casks
Two new limited released from Thomond Gate Whiskey
Independent Limerick bottlers Thomond Gate Whiskey announce two new limited edition Irish whiskey releases for Christmas
Our Cover Story
Wonderful collaboration between Irish Whiskey Magazine and artist Dannielle Simpson to come up with a very special cover for issue 10
Craft Cocktails – An exceptional concoction
Craft Cocktails publication beautifully links the Irish spirit and the wonderful world of cocktails and mixology
Tastings – Issue 10 – Grace O’Malley Rum Cask Finish
Grace O’Malley Rum Cask Finish A blend of double distilled malt (40%) and triple distilled malt (6%) and grain whiskeys finished in rum casks from Jamaica and Barbados. Bottled at 42% ABV and on sale with a RRP of €65. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose Really soft a first, the...
Tastings – Issue 10 – Dark Silkie
Dark Silkie This is a peated blend with at its core a triple distilled peated single malt which ismatured in sherry casks. This single malt is peated to 55ppm (parts per million) which after the triple distillation results in a phenol level around 22ppm. This is...
Tastings – Issue 10 – Lambay Cask Strength
Lambay Cask Strength Part of the single cask programme which is limited to 20 casks worldwide. This is atriple distilled malt whiskey, bourbon cask matured and finished in cognac casks close to Lambay island’s shoreline housed in the Sea Cask Room. All casks expect...
Tastings – Issue 10 – Matt D’arcy’s 17yo Rum Cask
Matt D’arcy’s 17yo Rum Cask A limited release of 343 individually numbered bottles from a single cask. This 17year old single malt is finished in a rum cask and bottled at 46% ABV. RRP €265. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose The rum influence take poll position here along with...
Tastings – Issue 10 – Currach Founders Cask
Currach Founders Cask A single malt Irish whiskey which is the first to be finished in Atlantic kombu seaweed charred casks. The Founders Single Cask of 240 hand-filled and hand numbered bottles are drawn from the very first cask and bottled at cask strength of 60%...
Tastings – Issue 10 – Bill Phil Batch 1
Bill Phil Batch 1 Part of the Peated Series from W.D.O’Connell merchants this is a limited release of 600 bottles. A non-aged statement peated single malt aged exclusively in first-fill ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 47.5% ABV. RRP €65. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose Fresh,...
Tastings – Issue 10 – Dunville’s 18yo Palo Cortado Finish Cask 1203
Dunville’s 18 Year Old Palo Cortado Finish Cask 1203 One of two new 18 year old single malts finished in rare Palo Cortado sherry casks.This one is limited to just 313 individually numbered bottles. Cask 1203 is bottled at55% ABV. RRP €249. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose...
Tastings – Issue 10 – Killowen 10yo Tequila Finish
Killowen 10yo Tequila Finish This the third expression of the Experimental Bonded Series from Killowen Distillery. A sourced 10 year old blended whiskey finished in Mexican Tequila casks. Non-chill filtered and no colouring. Bottled at 55.4% ABV. Only 388 50cl bottles...
Tastings – Issue 10 – Teeling Brabazon 3
Teeling Brabazon 3 This limited edition (10,000 bottles) is a single malt aged for 14 years in a combination of ex-bourbon casks followed by a finishing period of three years in Pedro Ximenez Sherry casks from a family-owned winery in the Jerez region of Spain....
Tastings – Issue 10 – Liberator
Liberator A Wayward Spirits vatting of ex-bourbon cask single malts from two distilleries aged between 4 and 5 years. The younger whiskey was then finished in an ex-tawny port cask for 9 months, then blended, proofed and bottled in the bonded storehouse on the estate....
Tastings – Issue 10 – Writers’ Tears Seaweed IPA Cask Finish
Writers’ Tears Seaweed IPA Cask Finish This single cask limited edition is a Writers’ Tears – Copper Pot, triple-distilled, blend of single pot still and single malt whiskeys and laid down for 14 months to finish in a cask infused with the flavour of an 8% IPA beer...
Tastings – Issue 10 – Velvet Cap
Velvet Cap A 50:50 blend of malt and grain whiskey which are mixed and left to marry in a rotation of ex-rye barrels which were filled with whiskey, then stout. Bottled at 40% ABV and selling at RRP of €39.95. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose Toffee sweetness along with some...
Tastings – Issue 10 – Redbreast 27
Redbreast 27 This 27 year old expression is the latest addition to the Redbreast permanentportfolio. This single pot still gives brings added complexity as it includes whiskeymatured in Ruby Port casks as well as first and second fill bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks....
Tastings – Issue 10 – Spade and Bushel Amarone
Spade and Bushel Amarone A single malt which has firstly been matured in bourbon casks for four years before being finished for a year in Amarone wine casks from the Veneto region of Italy. Limited to 1,400 individually numbered bottles and bottled at 45% ABV. RRP...
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe TD launches Irish whiskey report
Irish Whiskey Association have released a comprehensive report on the contribution of Irish whiskey to the Irish economy over the last decade
Issue 10
All the latest news, new releases and developments in Irish whiskey. In-depth reviews, insights from our experts.
Origin Spirits release second bottling in Currach series
Following their world first release earlier this year, Origin Spirits have launched the second in the Currach single malt Irish whiskey series
D8 Beers charity release
D8 Beers are founded on the idea that good beer, made by good people will bring good to others. Hence D8 Beers charity release.
Save Irish Pubs
Irish publicans encouraged to join legal challenge against insurance companies through new Save Irish Pubs campaign.
Association’s Chairman’s Awards
Outstanding contributions to whiskey industry recognised by Drinks Ireland|Irish Whiskey at biennial awards Chairman’s Awards.
Teeling Whiskey launches Wonders of Wood Amburana Cask
Teeling launch 14-year-old Single Malt finished in Amburana cask as the first in a new series ‘Wonders of Wood’
Dunville’s Irish Whiskey unveils third PX Cask Strength release
Dunville’s Irish Whiskey unveils third PX Cask Strength release. A single malt Irish whiskey bottled at cask strength from a single cask.
Black Bush Stories is back
Black Bush Stories is back with whiskey, hot sauce and cocktail masterclasses in collaboration with Cork-based hot sauce specialists, Rebel Chilli
Killowen Distillery oatmeal imperial stout cask release
Killowen 10 yo Bonded Experimental Series reaches the penultimate release with an oatmeal imperial stout cask release
The Dublin Liberties Distillery unveils Founders cask programme
The Dublin Liberties Distillery unveils Founders cask programme which offers Irish whiskey casks at a very competitive price
Powerscourt Distillery unveils a limited edition, Fercullen 18-year-old single malt of “Five Elements”
Powerscourt Distillery unveils a limited edition, Fercullen 18-year-old single malt Irish whiskey of “Five Elements”
Blue Spot reintroduced to the family
Irish Distillers has once again joined forces with the Mitchell family to unveil its reimagined Blue Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.
Celtic Whiskey Launches The Irish Drink Shop just in time for Christmas
The Irish Drink Shop delivers the very best of Irish and international drinks along with the unusual and innovative directly to your door
Irish Whiskey Bonder J.J. Corry launches the J.J. Corry Gifting Collection
Seasonal Gifts will be available from J.J. Corry’s new online boutique and in selected stores, the J.J. Corry Gifting Collection
Writers’ Tears Cask Strength 2020 sporting it’s new attire
10th Release of the super-premium Writers’ Tears Cask Strength whiskey is limited to 3,000 bottles worldwide
The Sexton single malt Irish whiskey releases Bedtime Stories for the Nocturnal
Sexton Irish Whiskey has teamed up with BAFTA nominated and BIMA award-winning Irish comedian Michael Legge to launch a new podcast series, Bedtime Stories for the Nocturnal
Writers’ Tears Irish whiskey gets a refresh
Writers’ Tears from Walsh Whiskey gets a subtle redesign, but the iconic brand (and whiskey) remains intact.
Dingle Distillery release their fourth Single Pot Still Irish whiskey
Dingle Distillery release their fourth Single Pot Still Irish whiskey
James J. Fox Launch Midleton Very Rare 1998 Single Cask Pot Still Irish Whiskey
James J. Fox have collaborated with Irish Distillers to Launch an exclusive Midleton Very Rare 1998 Single Cask Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Roe & Co launch their second installment of the Cask Strength Series
Roe & Co launch their second installment of the Cask Strength Series with a single malt Irish whiskey fully matured in Port casks
Samuel Gelston’s launches Pot Still Irish whiskey finished in Sam Neill’s Pinot Noir casks
A collaboration between cousins Sam and Johnny Neill has leads to Gelston’s Pot Still Irish whiskey finished in Pinot Noir casks.
Craft Cocktails launch new range of premium bottled cocktails
CraftCocktails.ie is a new range, new brand and new website offering premium bottled cocktails for nationwide delivery.
Dingle Distillery launches Descendants cask programme
Dingle Distillery launches Descendants cask programme giving Irish whiskey lovers a rare chance to invest in a cask to call their own.
Walsh Whiskey release Irishman Founder’s Reserve – with a Sherry finish
Walsh Whiskey have announced the release of their latest limited edition of the Irishman Founder’s Reserve Single Malt Irish whiskey
Bushmills Irish Whiskey launch The Causeway Collection
Bushmills launch The Causeway Collection – a selection of premium limited edition cask strength Irish whiskeys
Two Irish whiskey releases from Wayward Irish Spirits
Wayward Irish Spirits have released two new Irish whiskeys – a double Port finish and a small batch cask strength
Crolly Distillery
Crolly Distillery Crolly Distillery is situated in Co Donegal. Their Story Crolly Distillery became the 34th operational distillery in Ireland on 8th October 2020. The distillery is located in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht and has been supported by Údarás...
Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2020
Irish Distillers has unveiled the eagerly awaited Midleton Very Rare 2020, a unique parting gift from former Master Distiller Brian Nation.
Irish Whiskey Verification and Labelling – The Challenges
The latest verification process is still relatively new and is a positive step in ensuring protection and quality for Irish Whiskey.
The Echlinville Distillery to invest over £9million in expansion scheme
The Echlinville Distillery in Kircubbin is to invest over £9million and create 36 new jobs as it expands its facilities in the Ards Peninsula.
Crolly Distillery becomes 34th operational GI Irish whiskey distillery
Crolly Distillery located in Crolly, County Donegal becomes the 34th operational GI Irish whiskey distillery
Clonakilty Stout Trooper Whiskey Charity Auction
Clonakilty Distillery has announced a Whiskey Charity Auction where they will be auctioning off two bottles of their renowned Imperial Stout Trooper Cask Finish, which was created by once again joining forces with the New England Brewing Company, Connecticut. In...
Ireland’s first certified organic whiskey from Waterford Distillery
Waterford Whisky have today announced the release of Ireland’s first certified organic Irish whiskey of the modern age.
Irish whiskey wins protected status in Belarus giving major boost in fight against fake products
The Irish Whiskey Association has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure legal protection for Irish whiskey resulting in 85% of global Irish whiskey sales is now subject to legal protection. Drinks Ireland|Irish Whiskey Association has successfully...
Teeling Whiskey unveils Blackpitts – a Peated Single Malt
Teeling Whiskey unveils Blackpitts, a peated single malt Irish whiskey. Blackpitts is their second Dublin distillery release.
Debut Irish whiskey releases from Sailor’s Home
Limerick-based independent Irish whiskey bottler Sailor’s Home has entered the Irish whiskey market with the release of three expressions. Cian Quilty (Founder and Managing Director) has availed of the expertise of Dr Jack O’Shea to blend the three new...
Roe & Co Distillery offers up its Dublin 8 outdoor cocktail garden to local, independent businesses
Located in the heart of Dublin’s buzzing Liberties district, the Roe & Co Distillery have offered up their home to local Dublin restaurants, no longer in a position to welcome customers through their restaurant doors, under current restrictions. Roe & Co, a...
Third Palo Cortado Sherry cask finish cask strength Irish whiskey release from Dunville’s
A new Irish whiskey release this week is an 18-year-old single malt Irish whiskey finished in Palo Cortado sherry cask Bottled at Cask Strength 54% ABV Limited release of 318 bottles from a single cask RRP of £199. On sale from tomorrow evening. Press release as...
14 year old single malt Irish whiskey Marsala finish release from Connacht Whiskey
An Irish whiskey release from Connacht Whiskey will be a 14-year-old single malt finished in Marsala wine barrels.
New home of the Tullamore D.E.W. visitor experience
William Grant & Sons plans to upgrade its Tullamore D.E.W. visitor experience with the existing visitor centre expected to close
Clonakilty Distillery collaborations with US breweries
Clonakilty Distillery have collaborated with a number of US breweries to create a range of bespoke limited-edition cask finished whiskeys which are predominantly for sale in the American market. This series hits America’s shores from the end of September. However for...
Whisky Bible official statement
Last year Irish Whiskey Magazine acquired sole distribution rights in Ireland to Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible. Given the revelations over the past few days we have ceased this distribution arrangement and upon learning of the content immediately removed the...
Our favourite Irish whiskey blogs
With so much enthusiasm for Irish whiskey we’ve selected what we feel are the best Irish whiskey blogs. There are bound to be ones that we’ve missed so please do share your thoughts.
Egan’s Irish Whiskey launch limited edition Legacy Reserve III
The third in the Legacy Reserve series from Egan’s has been released. A single malt Irish whiskey aged for 17 years in ex-Bourbon casks and finished in French Cadillac AOC casks. Bottled at 46% ABV and retailing for €170. Limited release of 1,000 bottles....
Hyde No.9 ‘Iberian Cask’ single malt Port cask finish released
It’s been a great few days for Sliabh Liag Distillery, Co. Donegal. In addition to a successful crowdfunding campaign to complete a new distillery, Sliabh Liag also released their first cask strength Irish whis
New release from Lambay Irish Whiskey
Lambay Irish Whiskey Company has today added Lambay Malt Whiskey to their portfolio. Lambay Whiskey’s blended malt Irish whiskey is the fourth in the Lambay Whiskey portfolio. This addition is created with a minimum of three variants of high-quality Irish single malt...
New Drumshanbo visitor experience boosts Irish whiskey tourism
Despite a tough year, Irish whiskey tourism is looking to the future with the opening today of a new visitor experience at The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. This takes to 20 the number of Irish whiskey distillery visitor experiences on the island of...
Celtic Whiskey Launches First Batch of The Celt
Celtic Whiskey, are delighted to launch the first small batch of ‘The Celt Irish Whiskey’ independently bottled through the Celtic Whiskey Shop. The Celt Irish Whiskey “An Chéad Bhlás” or “First Taste” is a single malt finished in sherry casks from an unspecified...
Jameson collaborate with Eight Degrees Brewing on Crested X
Launching this month, Jameson Crested Finished in Black Ball Metric Stout Barrels is the next step in an exciting collaboration between Irish Distillers and its Co. Cork neighbour, Eight Degrees, who last year celebrated eight years of adventurous craft beer brewing...
Win the Second Bottling of the Teeling Renaissance Single Malt Series
Win the Second Bottling of the Renaissance Single Malt Series from Teeling Whiskey Teeling Whiskey today announced the release of the second bottling in the Renaissance Singe Malt series and issued the following press release. Teeling Whiskey, Ireland’s leading...
Four new releases from Waterford Distillery
Waterford Whisky has announced four new Single Farm Origin releases destined for markets in Europe and Asia. This comes just days after we reported about the releases destined for America. The four releases are all bottled at 50% ABV and without colouring,...
Waterford Whisky is on its way to America
For all those Irish whiskey lovers in the US that have been hearing about Waterford Whisky, their wait is over. As of October they will have the opportunity to see what all the talk is about. At the beginning of October there will be three unique Single Farm Origin...
Irish Distillers 2019/2020 figures strong in challenging times
Irish Distillers today announced results for the 2019/2020 financial year (ending 30th June). The result from Irish Distillers show the impact of COVID-19 and the resulting uncertainty in markets in the latter half of the financial year, while also demonstrating...
Sliabh Liag’s first cask strength release proves a hit with Irish whiskey fans
It’s been a great few days for Sliabh Liag Distillery, Co. Donegal. In addition to a successful crowdfunding campaign to complete a new distillery, Sliabh Liag also released their first cask strength Irish whis
Jameson Launches Grow Your Own Cocktail Web Series
Jameson Whiskey, produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has launched a Grow Your Own Cocktail web series to promote local sourcing, collaboration and discovery among bartenders and local producers around the world. Last year, the Jameson team brought...
Chat with Ned and Megan of Waterford Distillery
Chat with Ned and Megan of Waterford Distillery Just before the pandemic broke in Ireland we had the opportunity to visit Waterford Distillery and have a tour and chat with Megan and Ned about their roles, the distillery and upcoming...
Castle Off Licence Tralee
The Castle Off Licence is a family owned independent off-licence business trading in Tralee, Co. Kerry since 1978.
Carry Out Killarney
Carry Out Killarney Carry Out Killarney is situated in Co. Kerry. Their Story Carry Out Killarney stock a wide selection of wines, spirits, liqueurs and beers with options to suit every taste bud and wallet. Carry Out is one of Ireland’s leading specialist off licence...
Killowen 10yo Pinot Noir Burgundy single cask release
Killowen distillery has released the fifth in their 10-year-old Bonded Experimental Series, a rare ‘One Cask’ release with a Pinot Noir Burgundy cask finish and bottled at 56% ABV cask strength. Official press release and tasting notes Integrity Bottling...
Bar 1661 rebrands Belfast Coffee as Beirut Coffee???
BAR 1661, in association with Bán Poitín, is rebranding 25 of its signature serve craft cocktails from the ‘Belfast Coffee’ to the ‘Beirut Coffee’ in support of a bar affected by the blast in the Lebanese capital. Full proceeds from the sale of the bottled cocktails will...
O’Connell Whiskey launches two single cask strength releases
Following on from their previous three releases W.D. O’Connell Whiskey Merchants are launching the next stage of their product development with their Peated Series Bill Phil, and the PX Series 18-year-old getting the cask strength treatment. First presented to the...
Sliabh Liag to launch crowdfunding project to raise €1.5m
Sliabh Liag has enjoyed considerable success with their two whiskey releases, The Silkie and The Legendary Dark Silkie, as well as success with their An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin. They have shown incredible fortitude, patience and persistence to finally obtain...
Tipperary Distillery
Tipperary Distillery Tipperary Distillery is situated in Co. Tipperary. Their Story Situated in the beautiful and bountiful setting of the Golden Vale in Ireland, Tipperary Distillery was founded in March 2016. The unique location combined with the knowledge and...
Thomas Connolly
Thomas Connolly Thomas Connolly is situated in Co. Sligo. Their Story Thomas Connolly’s pub was first licensed in 1861. There’s a great account of Connolly’s in the book The Irish Pub, by James Fennell and Turtle Bunbury. Connolly’s storied...
New release from Wayward Irish Spirits
Wayward Irish Spirits releases batch 2 of ‘The Liberator Malt Whiskey in Tawny Port Finish’ Irish whiskey and announces the Autumn release of ‘The Liberator Small Batch: Double Port Finish’ Blend. They have issued the following press release: Wayward Irish...
Ahascragh Distillery
Ahascragh Distillery Ahascragh Distillery is situated in Co. Galway. Their Story McAllister Distillers Ltd. has announced plans for a new whiskey distillery at Ahascragh, County Galway. Planning applications were submitted August 10th to Galway County Council with the...
Plans submitted for new distillery in Ahascragh, County Galway
McAllister Distillers Ltd. has announced plans for a new whiskey distillery at Ahascragh, County Galway. Planning applications were submitted August 10th to Galway County Council with the hope that production can begin mid 2022. The complex will produce various...
Roe & Co Distillery reopens its doors for the first time since March!
Roe & Co Distillery reopens for the first time since March. Roe & Co have adapted their experience to ensure they can welcome people back.
Teeling Whiskey wins awards at the IWSC
Teeling Whiskey been awarded the top rated Irish Whiskey for its 28yo Single Malt at the 2020 International Wine & Spirits Competition
Conor McQuaid talks to Irish Whiskey Magazine
Conor McQuaid talks to Irish Whiskey Magazine In this series of three interviews we talk with CEO of Irish Distillers, Conor McQuaid about the markets for growth of Irish whiskey. We also discuss the Irish whiskey sector and their significant influence on it. We chat...
Clonakilty Distillery – Distillery insight
Clonakilty Distillery – Distillery insight We continue our exploration of the distilleries of Ireland. In issue 8 our featured distillery is Clonakilty Distillery, one of the newest distilleries to open in Ireland. Situated in Clonakilty, County Cork and a must visit...Launch of Dunville’s VR 18 Year Old Single Malt
Launch of Dunville’s VR 18 Year Old Single Malt The unveiling of the new Dunville’s VR 18-Year-Old Single Malt Port Mourant Rum Finish. We talk with Jarlath Watson of Echlinville Distillery and get the story behind this stunning release. We also get to reveal what’s...
Whiskey Live Dublin 2020 has been cancelled
Celtic Whiskey Shop are very disappointed to have to announce that Whiskey Live Dublin 2020 has been cancelled.
Teeling Whiskey Release 37 Year Old Single Malt
Teeling Whiskey has released the oldest in its award-winning limited release Vintage Reserve Collection – the Teeling 37-Year-Old Irish Single Malt.
Proclamation Blended Irish Whiskey Released
This triple distilled blended Irish whiskey was conceived to honour the history of and the people behind the birth of the 1916 Proclamation. The spirit has been matured in bourbon casks and includes a touch of sherry finished malt to give a rounded, toasted finish.
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Issue 2
We look at Irish whiskey tourism. We visit Echlinville Distillery, Co. Down. We visit Galway and Kilkenny and take part in their whiskey trails.
Issue 3
What’s the life of a brand ambassador like? We visit Slane Distillery. Charlie Roche continues his research of old distilleries with Dublin City Distillery.
Issue 4
Fionnán O’Connor continues his 7 Sips series. Miren Somers looks at the influence of casks on flavour. Eric Ryan looks at Dair Ghaelach.
Issue 5
We feature Dingle Distillery, talk to Distillery Manager at Walsh Distillery, Lisa Ryan. Kieran Keane gives a view of bartending from Jameson.
Issue 6
We chat with Mark Reynier of Waterford Distillery. Trevor Harris explains Biodynamic farming. Eric Ryan looks into Cork’s patent stills.
Issue 7
We stay in one of the worlds top hotels, Ashford Castle. We visit a historic whiskey tour of Dublin with some amazing stops along the way.
Issue 8
Exclusive interview with CEO of Irish Distillers, Conor McQuaid. We visit Clonakilty Distillery. Staying in Cork we visit Cask cocktail bar.
Issue 9
We feature Powerscourt Distillery. We fly to France and see how Camus make fine cognacs and see how Lambay Island whiskey use their casks.
Waterford Distillery brings forward new single farm origins release
Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s best-loved Irish whiskeys, today announced the appointment of Kevin O’Gorman as the new Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery.
Killowen Distillery release 4th in their bonded experimental series
Killowen Distillery have announced their fourth release in the 10-year-old blend of the Bonded Experimental series. A peat Islay cask finish. 398 50cl bottles, cask strength, non-chill filtered, no colouring, 10-year-old blend bottled at 55.4% ABV.
Connacht Whiskey appoints Killian O’Sullivan as Commercial Director
Connacht Whiskey Company, a distiller of Irish whiskey and innovative Irish spirits located in Ballina, County Mayo, today announced the appointment of Killian O’Sullivan as its Commercial Director.
William Grant & Sons – Tullamore D.E.W. Celebrate A Decade Together
This month, Global drinks company William Grant & Sons celebrates 10 years since the company bought Tullamore Dew whiskey. William Grant & Sons Inc own multiple world-famous brands including; Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry and Glenfiddich Whisky
Katherine Condon is appointed Distiller at Midleton Distillery
Midleton, June 22nd, 2020 – Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s best-loved Irish whiskeys, today announced the appointment of Katherine Condon as Distiller at Midleton Distillery.
Teeling Whiskey today celebrates their 5th anniversary
Teeling Whiskey today celebrates the 5th anniversary of the opening of its Teeling Whiskey Distillery to visitors. Opened in 2015 it was the first new distillery in Dublin for over 125 years and started the revival of Dublin whiskey production.
Walsh Whiskey releases 12th Edition of The Irishman Vintage Cask
Walsh Whiskey has released the 2020 vintage of The Irishman Vintage Cask, a rare cask strength Irish whiskey expression. This year’s vintage is limited to 3,500 bottles worldwide, with 750 assigned to the United States.
Kevin O’Gorman appointed Master Distiller at Irish Distillers
Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s best-loved Irish whiskeys, today announced the appointment of Kevin O’Gorman as the new Master Distiller at Midleton Distillery.
Blackwater Distillery release Velvet Cap whiskey
From Blackwater Distillery comes Velvet Cap. A sourced 50-50 blend using ex-rye barrels which were also filled with Irish stout. Join in on the official release tonight with That’s Dram Good and Barry Chandler on the Blackwater Distillery Facebook page. Looking...
Tastings – Issue 9 – Egan’s Centenary
Egan’s Centenary A limited edition (5,995 bottles) blend of single malt and single grain Irish whiskey that was initially matured in ex-Bourbon casks before being finished in XO Cognac French Limousin oak casks. Bottled at 46% ABV and RRP of €100. Omar Fitzell Notes...
Tastings – Issue 9 – Blacks 12yo Single Malt
Blacks 12yo Single Malt This sourced whiskey from Blacks of Kinsale is a 12 year old single malt. This first release is limited to 618 bottles and is bottled non-chill filtered at 46% ABV. RRP is about €89 if you can still find it. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose Very fresh....
Tastings – Issue 9 – Gelston’s Single Malt
Gelston’s Single Malt A four to five year old single malt matured in ex-bourbon casks. Bottled at 40% ABV and RRP of €34. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose One of the most unusual noses of any Irish whiskey I’ve had. The easiest way to describe it is Christmas cake mixture...
Tastings – Issue 9 – Glendalough Pot Still
Glendalough Pot Still A young pot still Irish whiskey first matured in ex-Bourbon barrels for three tears and then matured in an Irish oak cask for up to a year. This particular one is from cask 2 of tree 5. Bottled at 43% ABV and RRP of €55. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose...
Tastings – Issue 9 – Method and Madness Cherry Wood
Method and Madness Cherry Wood A single pot still from the Midleton distillery aged in ex-Bourbon barrels and Sherry casks before being finished in nine wild cherry wood casks sourced from France. The porous nature of this wood is extremely difficult to work with....
Tastings – Issue 9 – Hinch Peated Single Malt
Hinch Peated Single Malt This peated single malt whiskey from Hinch is triple distilled and matured in Bourbon casks. Hinch just announced plans to open a distillery near Belfast in summer 2020. Bottled at 43% ABV and RRP of approximately of €40. Omar Fitzell Notes...
Tastings – Issue 9 – Writers’ Tears Mizunara
Writers’ Tears Mizunara A travel retail exclusive, this limited edition from Walsh Whiskey is first aged in American oak Bourbon barrels before being finished for nine months in two extremely rare Japanese Mizunara oak barrels. Bottled at cask strength of 55% ABV and...
Tastings – Issue 9 – Dunvilles PX 12 Year Old Cask Strength
Dunvilles PX 12 Year Old Cask Strength A close relation to the award-winning Dunvilles PX 12 this limited release cask strength single malt is finished in Pedro Ximenez casks. Bottled at 57% ABV with an RRP of €125. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose So much going on with this....
Tastings – Issue 9 – Midleton Very Rare 2019
Midleton Very Rare 2019 The 36th iteration of the cult vintage series. Matured exclusively in lightly-charred ex-Bourbon American oak barrels for between 13 and 34 years. A blend of single grain and single pot still. Bottled at 40% ABV with an RRP of €180. Omar...
Tastings – Issue 8 – Pearse 5yo Blend
Pearse 5 year Blend A 5 year old blend of grain and malt whiskey which has been matured exclusively in Bourbon barrels. Non-chill filtered and non-coloured. Bottled at 43% ABV and RRP of €43. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose: Very light but pleasant nose. Very floral...
Tastings – Issue 8 – Powers John’s Lane Single Pot Still
Powers John’s Lane Single Pot Still This multi-award winning Single Pot Still has been matured for at least 12 years in ex-Bourbon casks and some elements of sherry casks finishing. Non-chill filtered and bottled at 46% ABV and priced around €65. Omar Fitzell Notes...
Tastings – Issue 8 – Clonakilty Single Batch Blend
Clonakilty Single Batch Blend Double Gold winner at the San Francisco Spirits Competition 2019, this is a blend of 8 year old grain and 10 year old single malt finished in ex-Bourbon casks. Bottled at 43.6%, non-chill filtered and naturally coloured. RRP €51. Omar...
Tastings – Issue 8 – Liberties Murder Lane
Liberties Murder Lane A 13 year old triple-distilled single malt which has been matured in ex-Bourbon barrels and then finished in Hungarian Tokaj wine casks. Bottled at 46% and selling at an RRP of €160. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose: Vanilla immediately to the fore....
Tastings – Issue 8 – Kinahans Kasc Project Blend
Kinahans Kasc Project Blend This blended Irish whiskey is matured in hybrid casks, each cask being made from 5 different types of tree: Portuguese Oak, American Oak, French Oak, Hungarian Oak and Chestnut. Bottled at 43% ABV. and RRP of €50. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose:...
Tastings – Issue 8 – Hyde no.7 1893 Bodega Sherry Single Malt
Hyde no.7 1893 Bodega Sherry Single Malt Limited to 5,000 bottles, this triple distilled single malt has been aged for six years exclusively in ex-Oloroso Hogshead casks from Cadiz in South West Spain. Non-chill filtered and bottled at 46% ABV and priced around €59....
Tastings – Issue 8 – Fercullen 10yo Single Grain
Fercullen 10yo Single Grain This single grain Irish whiskey has been matured for 10 years in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels and then recasked to mature in fresh bourbon barrels. Bottled at 46% ABV and retailing at €55. Omar Fitzell Notes Nose: Sweet nuttiness...