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Bord Bia and Skillnet Ireland launch Origin Green Academy
Bord Bia and Skillnet Ireland launch Origin Green Academy to develop sustainability skills and talent for the Irish food and drink industry Another example of how Ireland is set to become a world leader in sustainability in the food and drinks sector. ...
Waterford Whisky announced as 2023 Hospitality Partner of Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival
Waterford Whisky announced as 2023 Hospitality Partner of Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival Waterford Distillery is delighted to announce its involvement as drinks partners for one of Ireland’s leading arts festivals, Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. The...
Irish Distillers and Heineken join forces on Malting Barley Project
Two of Ireland’s leading drinks companies are joining forces to promote regenerative agricultural practices in barley farming. Irish Distillers and HEINEKEN Ireland are coming together for a three year collaboration which will support malting barley farmers in...
Irish Distillers shows strong growth in 2022
Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has today announced results for the first half of its financial year (ending 31st December 2022) Jameson sold 6.4M cases with volume growth of 11% in H1 FY23 Jameson sales...
Killowen Distillery new release – Rum & Raisin finish
Press Release Continuing on with their rye craze and after a most successful launch of their penultimate Belgrove Oat Rum & Raisin last year, they have finally arrived at the final release of the Bonded International Series. As mentioned before Killowen’s...
Sláinte Irish Whiskey expands distribution in seven states
The Sláinte Irish Whiskey Smooth Blend is now available in Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, California and Massachusetts. Sláinte Irish Whiskey is quickly expanding their U.S. presence by launching distribution in seven new states. The Smooth Blend was...
Irish whiskey distilleries attracted 677,000 visitors in 2022
Irish whiskey distilleries around the island of Ireland attracted 677,000 visitors in 2022, an increase of 425 per cent on 2021 but still a third down on the pre-Covid peak of 1.02 million. The Irish Whiskey Association announced the new figures today (24.01.23) as...
Irish whiskey reaches €1 billion in exports
The publication today of Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects report 2022/23 by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, TD reveals the value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 22% last year to reach a...
Clonakilty Whiskey appoints Marussia Beverages as US importer
Clonakilty Irish whiskey appoints Marussia Beverages as exclusive importer to the US Clonakilty Distillery is located by the Atlantic coast in South-West Ireland, Clonakilty has received many prestigious awards including World’s best Irish New Make and World’s...
New €100 million distillery approved for North Dublin
A new whiskey distillery has been given planning permission by Fingal County Council. The distillery and visitor centre will be built in Balbriggan and is expected to bring in 50,000 tourists a year into the area. The distillery will hopefully bring in over 150 jobs...
Fercullen Irish Whiskey get new US distribution deal
Fercullen Irish Whiskey from the Powerscourt Estate, one of Ireland’s most-visited locations, will now be available across the U.S. thanks to a new distribution partnership with Zamora Company USA. Irish whiskey is one of the fastest-growing spirits categories in the...
Jameson Irish Whiskey release new advert ‘THE DROP’
As part of their major international brand campaign, ‘Widen the Circle’, Jameson Irish Whiskey is delighted to announce the latest addition to the campaign, once again featuring Irish comedian Aisling Bea. Based on the idea that life is enriched by the magic of...
New investment allows Lough Mask Distillery to increase capacity
West of Ireland whiskey-makers Lough Mask Distillery have announced that they have recently taken delivery of new equipment, including a new boiler and a new forklift. The new investment is a vote of confidence from them in the future of the west of Ireland whiskey...
Bushmills Irish Whiskey to host Charity Whiskey Auction
12 Complete sets of miniatures from The 2021 Causeway Collection will be auctioned in aid of The Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust Bushmills Irish Whiskey is to host its first ever virtual whiskey auction, inviting fans to “Savour The Causeway” and bid...
Blackwater Distillery release Dirtgrain Whisky
Blackwater Distillery in West Waterford started making Irish whisky in 2018 and now, 4 years later, is delighted to launch the first generation of Dirtgrain Irish Whisky, titled the Manifesto release. A limited edition exploration in flavour inspired by how Irish...
Launch of Vinspire Wine and Spirit Academy
Founded by award-winning Irish sommelier Philip Dunne, Vinspire Academy provides WSET courses and qualifications in both wine and spirits tailored for those working the Irish hospitality industry and also drinks enthusiasts. Vinspire Wine and Spirit Academy is the...
Walsh Whiskey 5th Annual Bursary
Congratulations to Matteo Costarella on winning the 5th Walsh Whiskey Annual Bursary Matteo Costarella, a second year Brewing and Distilling undergraduate at South East Technological University (SETU), is the fifth recipient of the annual Walsh Whiskey €1,000...
Irish Whiskey Association Chairman’s Awards
Luminaries of Ireland’s whiskey industry being honoured at Chairman’s Awards gala As John Quinn’s role as Chairman of the Irish Whiskey Association draws to an end, the biennial Chairman’s Awards took place last night (17th November) celebrating...
Irish Whiskey Awards 2022
Always a highlight in the Irish whiskey calendar, the ninth Irish Whiskey Awards took place on 10th November in Pearse Lyon’s Distillery, in the heart of Dublin’s Liberties. Attended by over 120 guests including brand and industry representatives, and whiskey...
Teeling Irish Whiskey unveils first member of their Very Rare Casks Collection
Teeling 32 Year Old Single Malt Teeling Irish Whiskey has unveiled its newest limited-edition release, a 32-year-old Irish single malt available exclusively in the U.S. The first member of Teeling’s Very Rare Casks Collection, this whiskey was distilled in...
The Dublin Liberties Distillery named ‘Proud Partner’ of NFL Pitssburgh Steelers
Dublin Liberties Distillery partners with the NFL’s Pitssburgh Steelers In a first of its kind partnership, The Dublin Liberties Distillery and the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers have entered a multifaceted, three-year sponsorship agreement naming the...
The Echlinville Distillery launches new walking trails and café
The Echlinville Distillery launches new walking trails and café The Ards Penninsula in County Down on the north-east coast of Ireland is one of the most unspoiled and underdeveloped beauty spots that is waiting to be discovered. Tourism NI is beginning to...
Titanic Distillers invests £7.6m in historic Pump-house conversion
Belfast drinks company to create 41 jobs at city’s first working distillery in almost 90 years Press release Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that a £7.6million investment to develop a new whiskey distillery and visitor...
Irish Whiskey Association calls for Food and Drink Tourism Strategy
The Irish Whiskey Association, the lead representative body for the Irish whiskey industry, has called on Government and agencies north and south to develop a new all-island Food and Drink Tourism Strategy as a priority for 2023. The most recent Food and Drink Tourism...
Whiskey Wars at Dublin Liberties Distillery
Award-winning writer & actress Joyce Greenaway is bringing her ‘blistering’ double Edinburgh Fringe solo show to The Dublin Liberties Distillery. It’s now coming to Dublin Liberties Distillery and it’s a simple setup: a chair, a glass and a bottle of whiskey. And...
Irish Distillers adds digital label solution
Irish Distillers has today announced the launch of a digital e-label system which aims to better inform consumers about the products they are consuming, as well as encourage responsible drinking. The digital labelling initiative is beginning with a European pilot...
Lough Ree Distillery commences distillation
Clancy siblings, Peter, Sheila, and Michael are proud to announce that they have commenced distillation of Irish Whiskey in Lough Ree Distillery, the first legal distillery in Co. Longford since Richmond Distillery, Clondra ceased production in 1843. Lough Ree...
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...
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
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.
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
New Irish whiskey passport
IrishWhiskey360°, the tourism initiative of the Irish Whiskey Association, has launched a new Irish Whiskey Passport
Irish Whiskey Association campaign – Discover Ireland’s Whiskey Distilleries
Irish Whiskey Association launch new campaign encouraging staycationers to Discover Ireland’s Whiskey Distilleries
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
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 – 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
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.
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