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
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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...
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,...
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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.
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...
Connacht Whiskey release 5yr old single malt Amarone expression
Connacht Whiskey Company Ltd release 5-year-old single malt Amarone expression. Matured in Bourbon casks for four years and finished for a further year in Amarone wine casks from the Veneto region of Italy. Bottled at 45% ABV and retailing for €49.99. More details and...
Waterford Distillery unveils its single farm origin series
Waterford Distillery today issued a press release detailing the much-anticipated news of three upcoming releases which will be made available from the end of June. Details are available here: Single Farm Origin ——– THE PRECISION OF PLACE The first...
Redbreast release it’s third Dream Cask
Introducing Redbreast Dream Cask Ruby Port Edition A limited edition whiskey released to celebrate World Whisky Day 2020 Today, Redbreast Whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers at its world-renowned Midleton Distillery in Cork, announced the release of its...
Walsh Whiskey releases seaweed inspired whiskey
Seaweed Inspired Labour of Love Brings Writers’ Tears for Chosen Few Unique Cask Strength Bottling finished in Dick Mack’s Seaweed IPA Yields 306 Bottles Walsh Whiskey has released the second in a series of collaborative experiments with the legendary Dick...
Teeling marks World Whiskey Day with two new single malts
Teeling marks World Whiskey Day with two new single malts Teeling Whiskey will be launching two new expressions of its award winning range of Single Malt whiskeys to honour this year’s World Whisky Day. These releases reaffirm Teeling Whiskey’s continued dedication to...
Dunville’s Irish Whiskey expands Single Cask Series
The Echlinville Distillery is expanding its award winning Dunville’s Irish Whiskey portfolio with the release of two new 18 year old single malts finished in rare Palo Cortado sherry casks. The duo of Dunville’s 18 Year Old Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish Whiskeys are...
Irish Whiskey Awards 2020 cancelled
We received the following announcement from the organisers of the Irish Whiskey Awards – The Celtic Whiskey Shop I hope you are keeping well at this time. I just wanted to send you a quick email to update you on the 2020 Irish Whiskey Awards. Unfortunately, we...
JJ.Corry Irish Whiskey launches ‘The Hanson’ a blended grain
The release is comprised of a blend of four and ten year old grain whiskeys from different Irish distilleries married together. The Hanson is bottled at 46% abv without any artificial colouring or chill-filtration. It will be available to purchase from IrishMalts.com...
Black Bush Stories go online
Bushmills Irish Whiskey announced the return of Black Bush Stories in 2020, with a series of interactive Instagram events in April and May. Each event will explore a key theme and celebrate an individual and their craft, while providing the opportunity for audiences...
Writers’ Tears & The Irishman whiskeys set sail for the far east
As Asia is the first region to emerge from the COVID-Lockdown period, Walsh Whiskey’s brands – Writers’ Tears and The Irishman – are in pole position to expand following the recent appointments of several new distribution partners. For two decades the...
Killowen Distillery launch their third bonded experimental series.
Killowen Distillery launch their third bonded experimental series.’ This third release is a Tequila Cask finished, Small batch (388 bottles), non-chill filtered, no colouring, 10 year old blend bottled at cask strength of 55.4% ABV. The previous releases were a...
J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey announce crowd sourced blend, ‘The Lock In’
J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey announce crowd sourced blend, ‘The Lock In’ Social distancing – try crowd funding Irish Whiskey Bonder J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey have announced that they will be opening up their blending process through a new online Crowd Sourced...
Jameson Whiskey launches online platform to support global bar community
Jameson Whiskey launches online platform to support global bar community Another great resource for bartenders with this initiative from Jameson Whiskey The world’s favourite Irish whiskey has launched an online platform to support, inspire and engage the...
Looking for some online bar training during this difficult time?
Looking for some online bar training during this difficult time? Get yourself certified with an online bartender course, FREE! As a whiskey enthusiast, I really enjoyed taking this online course and seeing how it fits into the whole bartending and cocktail scene...
Teeling Whiskey releases Charity Bottling in support of front line heroes
Teeling Whiskey releases Charity Bottling in support of front line heroes Just 300 specially labelled and numbered bottles available Teeling Whiskey, Ireland’s leading progressive Irish whiskey, is releasing a special charity bottling of their Distillery Exclusive...
Midleton’s rare silent distillery collection release
Midleton’s Rare Silent Distillery Collection Release As rare as hen’s teeth, Midleton’s Rare Silent Distillery Collection, released less than a month ago, is already a sought-after find with bottle prices surpassing their original £32,000 (€35,000) RRP. Described as...
Another Irish distillery steps up to the mark
Another Irish distillery steps up to the mark So proud to be part of this amazing whiskey community. Clonakilty Distillery has just announced that they are going to start manufacturing hand sanitizers. CEO Michael Scully said, “our main priority is public service, and...
Free Digital Issue of Irish Whiskey Magazine
Free Digital Issue of Irish Whiskey Magazine We want to help in anyway we can So St Patrick’s day is over but we continue in our own small way to offer something for all those feeling isolated as a result of the Corona Virus Outbreak we are making issue 9 of the...
Currach single malt Irish whiskey released
Origin Spirits Ireland makers of Kalak Single Malt Vodka and Ornabrak Single Malt Gin have today announced the release of Currach Single Malt Irish Whiskey In a world’s first Currach Single Malt Irish Whiskey is finished in seaweed charred casks. The...
The impact of Covid-19 on the Irish whiskey sector
The impact of Covid-19 on the Irish whiskey sector What are your thoughts and opinions It’s not always rosy in the Irish whiskey sector and obviously this is not an easy topic to cover and we do not wish to exploit it or be insensitive. What we care most about...
O’Connell whiskey merchants launches peated single malt
Following on from the successful launch of Ireland’s first triple-distilled peated single malt whiskey in over half a century at Whiskey Live 2019, W.D. O’Connell Whiskey Merchants are launching the next release in their Peated Series, Bill Phil Batch 01. Bill Phil...
J.J. Corry release the whiskey thief
Cooraclare, Co. Clare, Ireland, March 8th, 2020 – Ireland’s first modern Whiskey Bonder has announced the launch of ‘The Whiskey Thief’, a 100-bottle release to celebrate International Women’s Day 2020. This new release has been developed in collaboration with Irish...
Teeling single pot still whiskey wins 2020 IFWG award
For over 25 years, the IFWG Food Awards have celebrated indigenous producers who help maintain Ireland’s outstanding reputation in food and drink. The IFWG Awards are unique, as no one can enter themselves or their product into the awards and no company knows it has...
Redbreast 27 year old released
Irish Distillers have released Redbreast 27 Year Old, the oldest permanent expression in the Redbreast series. Redbreast 27 Year Old includes whiskey matured in ruby port barrels from Portugal’s Douro Valley. The ruby port barrels impart fleshy fruit characteristics...
Dunville’s Irish whiskey cask strength PX Irish whiskey release
The Echlinville Distillery is expanding its award-winning Dunville’s Irish Whiskey portfolio with the release of a Cask Strength expression of its iconic 12-year-old Single Malt. Dunville’s PX 12-Year-Old Cask Strength Single Malt Irish Whiskey is finished in Pedro...
Lambay Irish whiskey launch exclusive cask program
Lambay Irish Whiskey now offers an exclusive cask program for whiskey fans and aficionados alike. Their craft is about the combination of centuries-old Irish whiskey making techniques and five generations of French cognac blending and maturation expertise. Lambay...
Continued growth for Irish Distillers in 2019
Thursday, 13th of February 2020: Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has today announced strong growth across its portfolio in the first half of the year. Jameson sold 4.6 million cases (+9%) in the first...
Irish whiskey industry welcomes EU Vietnam free trade agreement
Irish whiskey industry welcomes European Parliament vote to approve EU Vietnam Free Trade Agreement 45% tariff on Irish whiskey in Vietnam abolished – Drinks Ireland|Irish Whiskey has welcomed the passing of the EU Vietnam Free Trade Agreement by the European...
Killowen distillery release 10 year old acacia cask finish
Killowen Distiiler release second 10-year-old blend of Bonded Experimental series release on Tuesday 11th February. This is a Txakolina Acacia Cask finished, Small batch (490 bottles), cask strength, non-chill filtered, No colouring, 10-year-old blend with...
Dunville’s Irish whiskey wins five world whiskies awards
Dunville’s Irish Whiskey has won an impressive haul of five accolades at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards. The Echlinville Distillery (Kircubbin, Co. Down) are custodians of the iconic Dunville’s Irish Whiskey brand, which swept the board at the esteemed awards...
Teeling whiskey wins world’s best Irish single malt
Teeling Whiskey, Ireland’s leading progressive Irish whiskey is proud to announce that it has been honoured as World’s Best Irish Single Malt in two categories after the first round of judging at the 2020 World Whiskeys Awards for its 30-Year-Old Single Malt and...Lambay whiskey announce vip whiskey island experience
Lambay Island may be barely three miles off the east coast of Ireland, but it retains an air of inaccessible mystery. When WB Yeats visited the island in the 1880s, he compared his experience to landing on a remote South Seas island for the first time. Now, Lambay is...
Jameson launches NFC connected bottle for St Patricks day
Jameson Irish Whiskey, the world’s favourite Irish whiskey, has unveiled its much-anticipated limited-edition bottle, designed by well-known Dublin-based designer and illustrator Hephee (Stephen Heffernan), marking the start of the brand’s global St Patrick’s Day...
Teeling distillery win best visit award at CIE awards
Teeling Whiskey has announced that its Visitor Centre, at its distillery in Newmarket in the Liberties area of Dublin City, has won ‘Best Visit’ in Ireland at the CIE Awards last night in Dublin. The CIE awards are presented based on feedback received from customers...
1 million visitors to Irish whiskey distilleries and brand homes in 2019
Over one million people visited Irish whiskey distilleries and brand homes last year, the first time visitor numbers have exceeded the one-million mark. That’s according to Drinks Ireland | Irish Whiskey Association, which released statistics today (21.01.20) on how...
Powers Irish whiskey release bold new bottle design
Powers Irish Whiskey, which is made by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has unveiled a bold new bottle design for its range of premium Irish whiskeys. Debuting on core expression Powers Gold Label in the USA from March 2020, the dynamic new look is set to...
Thomand Gate release rare Irish pot still whiskey
Wonderful to have Nick Ryan from Thomond Gate Irish Whiskey in visiting today with the results of the fascinating project he has worked on. The hard work, research and thought that has gone into the release of Batch 1 Cask 1 Thomond Gate Irish Whiskey has been...
Irish whiskey magazine partners with Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible
Irish Whiskey Magazine reaches sole distribution agreement with Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded sole distribution rights for the internationally acclaimed and best selling annual Whisky Bible. For us, it is a...
Galway whiskey bar release worlds most expensive Irish whiskey platter
Whiskey drinkers are in for an absolute treat as Sonny Molloy’s Irish Whiskey Bar, located in the heart of Galway city has released ‘The Prestige Platter’ which is arguably the most expensive Irish whiskey platter ever created in the world. Available at the special...
Teeling whiskey unveils new renaissance single malt series
Teeling Whiskey, Ireland’s leading progressive Irish whiskey producer, is proud to unveil the first bottling of “The Renaissance”, a new limited edition series of unique Irish Single Malts. The new series is crafted to celebrate the true global Renaissance of Teeling,...
Irish Distillers win world whiskey producer of the year
Irish Distillers, the producer of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has taken home the World Whiskey Producer of the Year trophy at the International Wine and Spirits Competition, following a prestigious ceremony in London last night. Irish Distillers scooped...
Jameson Bow St win world’s leading distillery tour award
For the second year in a row Jameson Distillery Bow St. has been named the World’s Leading Distillery Tour at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA). The awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence in global travel and tourism. The finalist list included...
Third pot still release from the Dingle distillery
Third Pot Still Release from The Dingle Distillery This small release single pot still Irish whiskey has come into being through the marriage of bourbon and port casks. It is also the first release overseen by newly appointed Master Distiller Graham Coull (previously...
J.J. Corry release the world’s most expensive Irish whiskey
I’ve recently turned 50, if I wasn’t already a cynic, I am now. I’m not easily impressed by what some may call smoke and mirrors, big extravaganzas and bells and whistles. Not easily. And I know a lot of people will wonder how I can comment on this...
Irish whiskey gets Gi protection in China
The Irish Whiskey industry welcomes historic EU-China agreement on protection of geographical indications. Drinks Ireland | Irish Whiskey Association has welcomed the new EU-China agreement on protection of geographical indications (GI). The agreement, which was under...
Protection for Irish whiskey has now been achieved in Taiwan
Drinks Ireland | Irish Whiskey Association has successfully secured legal protection in Taiwan, by registering Irish whiskey as a Certification Trademark in both English and Chinese. The registration of the Certification Trademark will give consumers in Taiwan greater...
New Roe & Co. distillery opens in Dublin
Another addition to the ever-growing list of Irish distilleries has been made with the opening of the Roe & Co. Urban Distillery and Visitor Experience, located in heart of the Liberties of Dublin in the former Guinness Power Station which had officially closed in...
Two new Method and Madness whiskeys
Irish Distillers have added two new and experimental, limited edition Irish whiskeys to its Method and Madness range; Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Finished in Wild Cherry Wood and Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Finished in Acacia Wood. The whiskeys represent the...
New Dunville’s premium release from Echlinville
The Echlinville Distillery (County Down, Northern Ireland) has unveiled its highly anticipated award-winning Dunville’s VR 18 Year Old Port Mourant Rum Finish Single Malt Irish Whiskey. This cask strength (57% abv) limited release is from the first of eight incredibly...
‘A Story of Irish whiskey’ – podcast series
Irish Distillers announced the launch of its first podcast series, ‘A Story of Irish Whiskey’. Produced by Last Cast Media, the five-part series is a story of coming together, sharing, conquering markets and how three families, competitors for generations, united to...
New Writers’ Tears release for rugby world cup
Walsh Whiskey has released Writers’ Tears Copper Pot Japanese Cask Finish Irish whiskey in time for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The new and very limited expression of his celebrated super-premium whiskey is a global Travel Retail exclusive in association with Aer...
Teeling Whiskey Wins Big at 2019 World Whiskies Awards
Teeling Whiskey has claimed the award for World’s Best Irish Single Malt for its 24-Year-Old Single Malt, 21 years and older, along with the prize for World’s Best Irish Single Malt, no age statement, for its Teeling Whiskey Brabazon Single Malt (Series 2). Teeling...
Donegal distillery gets go ahead
Sliabh Liag Distillers have been given the go ahead to start work on their new distillery, with planning permission having now been signed off. This move starts off their ambitious plan to bring whiskey distilling back to Donegal for the first time in 177 years, with...
Irish Whiskey 360° launches
On 10th September, at the Jameson Distillery, Bow Street, Dublin, the Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) launched a new Irish whiskey tourism initiative. The IrishWhiskey360° brand, website and social media platforms were launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Two new Irish whiskey books
Ireland’s Whiskey Guide is a new guide to the whiskey distilleries of Ireland by Kate Amber. This book is a part travel guide, and part historical insight. This comprehensive Travel and Whiskey guide provides lively facts and anecdotes about the history of Irish...
New whiskey maturation phase for Vault Storage Limited
A very ambitious project was initiated some years ago by two Mullingar businessmen to satisfy the major shortfall of Whiskey Maturation facilities to cater to the ever-expanding growth of Irish Whiskey on the Island of Ireland. Project spokesman Alan Wright, Chairman...
Launch of Waterford Whiskey Society
With so much interest in Irish whiskey and with Waterford currently having two distilleries, Waterford Distillery and Blackwater Distillery, it only seemed fitting that there should be a local whiskey society. As anyone involved in organising any society, putting that...
Blackwater distillery opening
7th November 2018, Blackwater Distillery becomes the 21st operational distillery on the island of Ireland. The new distillery in Ballyduff, near Lismore in Co. Waterford has commenced distillation and will produce Single Malt and Pot Still Irish whiskey. The...
Powerscourt distillery opening
The Powerscourt Distillery officially launched on 5th December 2018, thus becoming the 22nd operational distillery on the island. The distillery is set upon the magnificent grounds of the Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry, County Wicklow. The distillery’s three...
Dublin Liberties distilleries opens its doors
20th February 2019, The Dublin Liberties Distillery opened its doors for the first time for a special preview evening ahead of its official public opening on Monday, 25th of February. Showcasing the results of two years of construction, guests on the evening enjoyed a...
Natterjack whiskey launch
Gortinore Distillers & Co., a company founded by Aidan Mehigan (CEO) and Lisa Mehigan (CMO), officially launched Natterjack Irish Whiskey on 21st February in Dublin. Aidan, a successful trader in the City of London, has moved back to Ireland with plans to set up a...
Clonakilty distillery opens
A €10 million, state of the art distillery in Clonakilty, West Cork, has created 35 new jobs and is expected to attract 35,000 visitors annually. Clonakilty Distillery was officially opened by Tánaiste, Simon Coveney TD, on March 4 and it’s been dubbed as a huge boost...
Pearse Lyons Distillery revamps branding
In 2018, the Pearse Lyons Distillery released its first limited edition Whiskey; Pearse five-year-old Single Malt Irish Whiskey. This was the first new five-year-old age statement Irish Whiskey to be produced from a new distillery in 25 years. Following on from the...
Red Spot is back
After an absence of over fifty years, Irish Distillers and the Mitchell & Son family of wine merchants have reintroduced Red Spot back to the Spot family of Irish whiskey. Red Spot is a triple-distilled, single pot still Irish whiskey that has been matured for a...
Sexton single malt
The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey, created by with one of the world’s few female Master Blenders, Alex Thomas, was launched in one of Dublin’s oldest venues, Smock Alley Theatre to a decadent reception in the Banquet Hall. Four bars served seven different...
Irish Whiskey Awards winners 2019
OCTOBER 17th 2019: Emerging and established Irish whiskey producers and bars were honoured this evening at the 2019 Irish Whiskey Awards which took place at the Dingle Distillery in Co.Kerry. The evening commenced with a tour of the distillery and drinks reception...
Irishman 17-Year-Old Single Malt wins top prize at 2019 Irish Whiskey Awards.
Crowned overall Irish Whiskey of the Year at the annual event, the accolade tops off what has been a fantastic year for The Irishman 17-Year-Old Single Malt. It was also named Best Irish Single Cask Whiskey at the Irish Whiskey Awards on top of taking home a Masters...
Midleton Very Rare 2019 unveiled
Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has unveiled the eagerly awaited Midleton Very Rare 2019, alongside the launch of the ‘1825 Room’, an online members’ programme for discerning whiskey lovers to delve further into the pinnacle of...
Dunville’s release 18 year old rum finish expression
After much anticipation, this long-awaited Irish whiskey is released. This evening in Belfast, The Echlinville Distillery (County Down, Northern Ireland) has unveiled its highly anticipated award-winning Dunville’s VR 18 Year Old Port Mourant Rum Finish Single Malt...
Jameson Distillery sets off on world tour
Irish Distillers, the producer of some of the world’s best known and successful Irish whiskeys, has announced that its award-winning Bow St. Experience is going on tour. From September 2019, the experience will activate in Lisbon, Portugal. Jameson has created a...
IrishWhiskey360° the Irish Whiskey initiative unveiled
IrishWhiskey360° unveiled – the new brand and home for Irish whiskey tourism. Minister Michael Creed launches new Irish whiskey tourism brand and website to coincide with Taste the Island food and drink tourism campaign Visitors to Irish whiskey distilleries and...
Method & Madness release two new expressions
On Tuesday 3rd September Irish Distillers released two new releases in their experimental Method and Madness portfolio. The new releases exemplify the continuous innovation in the Irish whiskey category down in Midleton, Co. Cork. Both releases are Single Pot Still...
Dr. Pearse Lyons Inducted into Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has honoured the late Dr Pearse Lyons by inducting him into the prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. The award was presented to Dr Lyons wife Deirdre and their son Mark at their induction ceremony this September. The annual...
Figures show continued growth of the Irish whiskey industry
The Irish Spirits Association (ISA) have issued their second industry and market sector report, The Irish Spirits Report 2017. The report details not only the Irish whiskey sector but also provides insights into other spirits such as gin and vodka. The ISA along with...
Conor McGregor launches Proper No. Twelve
Renowned Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) Conor McGregor has, through the company he founded Eire Born Spirits, launched Proper No. Twelve to the Irish and US markets. Conor enjoys a massive social following and it will be interesting to see how the power of the McGregor...
Jameson releases Cold Brew
Jameson Irish Whiskey, produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, is piloting a new and innovative take on the classic combination of Irish whiskey and coffee; Jameson Cold Brew. Jameson Cold Brew was released in limited quantities in September in Ireland in...
Irish collectors to get two Irish whiskey auction sites
Whiskey collecting, both as an interest and as a means of investment, has seen tremendous activity in the last few years. One source of collectables has been through online auction sites. However, until now, Irish collectors were faced with having to deal with...
Intrepid Spirits launch Egan’s Legacy Reserve
Intrepid Spirits have launched a very limited release of Egan’s 15-year-old single malt. Independently sourced, this single malt is matured exclusively in American bourbon casks. This release is limited to just 1,000 bottles. The Egan family set about resurrecting...
The Midleton Very Rare legacy continues with 2018 edition
Irish Distillers have unveiled the 2018 vintage of Midleton Very Rare. The 35th edition in the renowned and highly collectable range, first unveiled in 1984, is a masterfully blended Irish whiskey, crafted at the Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork, by Master Distiller...
Limited release Knappogue 21 year-old single malt
Knappogue Castle has launched the highly anticipated 21-year-old expression of their single malt Irish whiskey. With only 1,400 bottles, the Knappogue Castle 21 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey is a very limited special release. This 21-Year-Old Single Malt is a...
Powerscourt Distillery introduces Fercullen range
The Powerscourt Distillery has unveiled three new Irish whiskeys under the brand name Fercullen; Fercullen 14-Year Old Single Malt Whiskey, Fercullen 10-Year-Old Single Grain Whiskey and Fercullen Premium Blend Irish Whiskey. Released by award-winning Master Distiller...
Teeling Whiskey achieves world record
Teeling Whiskey released their first 100 bottles of Teeling Whiskey Celebratory Single Pot Still at auction in partnership with Whisky Auctioneer. The auction ran from the 31st of August until the 10th of September, with all profits raised being donated to charitable...
Revamp at Terminal 2
The importance of the travel retail industry as a contributor to Irish whiskey sales was an impressive 659,000 9-Litre cases in 2017. Aiming to increase this, The Loop in Terminal 2, Dublin Airport, operated by Aer Rianta International (ARI), has undergone a major...
Impressive growth at Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard
Irish Distillers Results Year ending 30 June 2019 Jameson is the No. 1 Irish whiskey in the world with sales of 7.7 million cases and volume growth +6% Irish Distillers prestige range experienced +25% volume growth, led by Redbreast (+24%) and Spot range (+40%)...
Walsh Whiskey releases 11th edition Irishman vintage cask
Walsh Whiskey Releases 11th Edition of The Irishman Vintage Cask 11th Release of rare, super-premium cask strength (54% ABV) whiskey limited to just 2,346 bottles worldwide. Walsh Whiskey has released the 2019 vintage of The Irishman Vintage Cask, a rare cask strength...
Irish Distillers donates Power Family Papers to Wexford County Archive
Wexford, 19th August 2019: Irish Distillers, Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, today donated the records from the Power family’s Oylegate estate to Wexford County Archive....
The Redbreast Dream Cask release on World Whiskey Day
The rumours amongst Irish whiskey enthusiasts have been well-founded as Irish Distillers launched the Redbreast Dream Cask through its online members’ club, The Birdhouse, on World Whisky Day (Saturday 19th May). All 816 bottles were all snapped up within 2 hours!...
Pearse 5 year old cask strength
Pearse Lyons Distillery is set to release their first whiskey which is from back when Alltech distilled at the Carlow Brewing Company. The release is scheduled for mid-June this year. There will in fact be 2 releases; 1,000 bottles released at cask strength of 59.3%...
The last in the Teeling Whiskey Revival Series launched
Revival Volume 5 was officially launched on 25th April in Chapter One Restaurant, Dublin, and is the final release in the series. The launch celebrated the release by pairing each in the series with a wonderful dish created to bring out the best in each. The fifth...
The Dublin Liberties Distillery and The Dead Rabbit collaborate to release The Dead Rabbit Whiskey
The Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey is a collaboration between world-renowned Irish Whiskey Master Distiller Darryl McNally of The Dublin Liberties Distillery and Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry, co-founders of The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog bar. The Dead Rabbit Grocery...
Jameson Bow Street 18 years cask strength
On April 25th, Jameson announced the release of Jameson 18 Cask Strength which finishes its maturation in Dublin’s only live Maturation housed in the Jameson Distillery Bow Street, hence returning part of the production process to the brand’s original home in...
2018 release of Writers’ Tears cask strength
Since 2011 Walsh Whiskey Distillery have being releasing their much-acclaimed cask strength edition of Writers’ Tears. The 2018 vintage of Writers’ Tears Cask Strength whiskey has been launched at an exclusive event hosted by the Aviators Whiskey Society in Kealys pub...
On another note
Ode to Whisky (Óid don Uisce Beatha Ir. gaelige) (Tha Bhuidh air an Uisge Bheadach Sc. gaidhlig) is a studio album recorded entirely in Kirkcudbright, Galloway, Scotland. It is a musical celebration of the water of life. Just as whiskies vary from the fine Highlands...
Lambay Whiskey launches first cognac cask finish in Ireland
Lambay Irish Whiskey Company officially launched April 11th in the seaside harbour town of Howth, Co. Dublin. Placing themselves firmly amongst friends and locals within the community of North County Dublin, Lambay Whiskey is choosing a different route to market. “Our...
Irish Distillers acquires Eight Degrees Brewing
On May 11th, 2018, Irish Distiller announced that had acquired Eight Degrees Brewing. The size of the deal remains undisclosed but will see Eight Degrees Brewing providing a long-term beer supply to support the continued global growth of JamesonCaskmates. Earlier this...
John Clement Ryan – a giant of the Irish whiskey industry
John C. Ryan, a direct descendant of James Power sadly passed away on 11th May 2018, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was the seventh generation to start his career in whiskey in the family firm. Described as a natural raconteur, his pride in, an...
Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech’s president and founder
Dr Pearse Lyons, the Irish entrepreneur whose vision for improving global agriculture led to a multibillion-dollar international business, sadly passed away on March 8, 2018. He was 73. Born on Aug. 3, 1944, to Thomas Kevin and Margaret (née Dunne) Lyons and raised in...
Irish Distillers unveils new Jameson Triple Triple
Jameson Irish Whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has announced an exciting addition to its family of Irish whiskeys; Jameson Triple Triple. Available exclusively in global travel retail from July, the new offering is a fresh take on...
Walsh Whiskey launches The Irishman Marsala Cask Finish
Walsh Whiskey has released a new, limited edition, super-premium expression exclusively for The Irish Whiskey Collection at TheLoop, operated by Aer Rianta International (ARI). The Irishman Single Malt Marsala Cask Finish is the company’s first global exclusive in...
Belfast Whiskey Week – Irelands largest whiskey festival
Scotland prides itself on the whisky it produces, so much so that there are whisky festivals across the country to celebrate and showcase the many distilleries and the mass amount of liquid that flows relentlessly from their stills. Globally, whiskey is produced in...
Celtic Whiskey releases rare ‘The Dingle Celt’ whiskey
AUGUST 5TH will mark the launch of Celtic Whiskey’s latest brand ‘The Dingle Celt’ Irish whiskey. Following the success of their award-winning Celtic Cask Independent bottlings, the decision to release an ultra-exclusive Dingle whiskey was made earlier this year. The...
Walsh Whiskey comes to the aid of Joycean Swenys Pharmacy
As the annual Bloomsday (16th June) celebrations in Dublin, Ireland approach, Irish whiskey entrepreneur Bernard Walsh has come to the aid of Sweny’s Pharmacy – one of the most celebrated venues featured in James Joyce’s epic novel, Ulysses. Writers’ Tears...
Teeling Distillery celebrates 4 year anniversary
Teeling Whiskey is celebrating the fourth anniversary of its award-winning distillery today. In June 2015, Teeling Whiskey began a new chapter in modern Irish whiskey history when it opened the first new distillery in Dublin for over 125 years to the public. In the...
Roe & Co Distillery to open its doors on June 21st
The malt whiskey spirit has been flowing through the spirit safe at the Roe & Co. Irish whiskey distillery ahead of the doors opening on James’s Street in Dublin on 21st June, when guests will be welcomed into the visitor experience. Inspired by one of the biggest...
Jameson Distillery Bow welcomes 500,000 visitors in 2019
#IrishWhiskey tourism continues to grow and at the helm, Jameson Distillery Bow St. and The Jameson Experience Midleton Ireland welcomed more than 500,000 visitors from 70 nations around the world in the last year. As well as being a highlight of Ireland’s tourism...
First new cooper appointed by Irish Distillers for over 40 years
Irish Distillers has today announced the appointment of Killian O’Mahony as Cooper, following the successful completion of his apprenticeship under Master Cooper, Ger Buckley. Killian is the first newly qualified Cooper at Midleton distillery in 40 years and comes...
‘A Story of Irish Whiskey’ podcast series released from Irish Distillers
‘A Story of Irish Whiskey’ podcast series released from Irish Distillers, The makers of Jameson Irish-Whiskey, POWERS Irish Whiskey, Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey, Redbreast Irish Whiskey and Method and Madness. Produced by Last Cast Media, the five-part series is...
Powers Irish whiskey release old fashioned bottled cocktail
POWERS Irish Whiskey, which is made by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has unveiled a brand-new look and its first-ever pre-mixed classic cocktail, Powers Old Fashioned. Initially launching in Ireland from the end of May, the innovative new release is set to...
Irish Distillers release Redbreast Dream Cask Px edition
Redbreast Irish Whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, marks World Whisky Day 2019 with the launch of Redbreast Dream Cask Pedro Ximénez Edition. Available to purchase exclusively through the Redbreast online members’ club, The...
Busy quarter for Irish Distillers
Having previously hit it off with Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition, the team in Midleton created a new beer mate based on a zesty IPA. Launched in September earlier this year, the trial run of 3,000 bottles of Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition in the domestic market was a...
Expansion in Tullamore D.E.W.
William Grant & Sons have invested a further €25m in the Tullamore D.E.W. site bringing its total investment in the distillery to about €60m. The investment has also meant the creation of 80 jobs in the locality. In October the new grain distillery and...
Bushmills launches new brand
After almost five years without a new entry in their domestic product range, Bushmills has launched Bushmills Red Bush, a blend of triple-distilled single malt and Irish grain whiskey. Clearly aimed at a younger and newer audience, Red Bush is light and approachable...
Clonakilty Distillery to open soon
Clonakilty distillery is to be located in a high-profile building in the town of Clonakilty, Co Cork. The company was founded by Michael Scully who hails from Clonakilty, and Padraic Coll from Ennis Co. Clare. Michael is an eight-generation Farmer on the family farm,...
County Longford to have its own Distillery
Planning permission for a new distillery on a 1.3acre site located in the picturesque town of Lanesborough on the banks of the Shannon, was approved in January 2017. Louth Ree Distillery is the brainchild of Peter Clancy (CEO) along with his brother Michael and sister...
Stewarts Distillery Boyle
The Stewart family have secured planning permission for a proposal to transform their family’s historic mill in Boyle, Co Roscommon into a leading Irish Whiskey Distillery as part of the West of Ireland Whiskey Trail and Wild Atlantic Way All distillation, maturation,...
Flesk Mills – a potentially beautiful distillery site
Flesk Mills, built-in 1812 is on an 11acre site in Killarney, County Kerry. As a mill, with its waterwheels powered by the river Flesk, it was milling 12,000 bags of corn annually. These water wheels were replaced at the turn of the 20th century by turbines and is...
Kinsale Mead Co – restoring a tradition
Mead is the world’s oldest alcoholic drink, with a glorious, global history over 9,000 years old. Kate and Denis Dempsey opened Kinsale Mead Co, Ireland’s first new Meadery in many years this past summer, rediscovering the ancient art of mead-making. There are many...