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Irish Whiskey Awards 2019 – Award Winners and Event Photo Gallery

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 hosted by the Dingle Distillery co-founders and team. Keynote speaker, Colum Egan, Master Distiller for Bushmills …

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15 Unmissable Stands to Visit at Whiskey Live Dublin 2018

15 Unmissable Stands to Visit at Whiskey Live Dublin 2018

If the idea of tasting many of Ireland’s and the world’s best whiskeys in the company of experts, producers and other enthusiasts sounds appealing to you, Whiskey Live Dublin 2018 will be an unmissable opportunity. The eighth edition of the highly anticipated event will take place between November 23rd and 24th in The Printworks at Dublin Castle and it will …

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Win 2 Tickets to Whiskey Live Plus 2 Tickets to the Bushmills Masterclass – CLOSED

Whiskey Live will return to Dublin this year between November 23rd and 24th in The Printworks at Dublin Castle. This will be the eighth edition of the highly anticipated event. Meet the faces behind your favourite brands, from both Ireland & across the globe. Discover new favourites & sample premium whiskies, all included in the …

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Pearse Lyons Distillery Release Exclusive 5-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey

The Pearse Lyons Distillery has celebrated the general release of the exclusive Pearse 5-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey. The single malt carries the first new five-year age statement to appear on an Irish whiskey in more than 25 years. The limited release whiskey was produced on two small-batch copper pot stills, and aged in bourbon …

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Bushmills Irish Whiskey to Host a Unique Event Series in Celebration of Irish Talent

This year, Bushmills Irish Whiskey is launching an exciting new collaboration series entitled #BlackBushStories. Partnering with talent across the island of Ireland, this unique series will feature the stories and crafts of independent, spirited and extraordinary irish individuals. This exciting Bushmills campaign will be an immersive event series that will take place in a number …

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Whiskey Lovers

Meet Irish Distillers at This Exciting Pop-Up Series For Whiskey Lovers

Calling all whiskey lovers. The Irish Whiskey Museum is hosting a series of distillery pop-ups in their Victorian Bar overlooking Trinity College Dublin. Lovers of a glass or two of uisce beatha will get the chance to not only sample different brands of whiskey, but also meet a variety of distillers. From their new distillery …

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Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition Launches at Eatyard With Unmissable Whiskey Infused Treats

On Thursday April 12th, Jameson will officially launch their new Jameson Caskmates IPA edition. Together with Dublin’s popular food market Eatyard and Bodytonic’s signature Brewtonic the launch is set to be an exciting and intriguing event. Located beside the Bernard Shaw in Dublin 2, Eatyard is elevating the Irish street food scene. The launch will see a month of exciting …

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Whiskey Lovers Rejoice – A New Irish Whiskey Has Launched in Dublin

There’s a new Irish Whiskey for drinks lovers to get their hands on. Launched this week in Howth, Co. Dublin, Lambay Irish Whiskey Company will delight the palates of whiskey lovers. Sabine Sheehan, Brand Manager for Lambay Irish Whiskey Company, said: “Our approach in the Irish market will be simple but challenging, geo-targeting consumers in …

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Irish Whiskey Exports Showed Double-Digit Growth Across Key Markets

Irish Whiskey Exports Showed Double-Digit Growth Across Key Markets

Last year, the world’s thirst for Irish whiskey kept growing. Figures from the Central Statistics Office’s (CSO) indicate that exports achieved an overall increase in value of 14.2% and 16.7% growth in experts to the US, Irish whiskey’s largest export market. Canada registered an increase of 15.7% and there was a growth of 9.2% across …

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Are you a Single Malt? Find your Perfect Blend at this Whiskey Matchmaking Event Pearse Lyons

Are you a Single Malt? Find your Perfect Blend at this Whiskey Matchmaking Event

If you are looking to meet someone you like for Valentine’s Day, common interests are a good way to start and those with an appreciation for Irish whiskey are in for a treat as the Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin 8 is hosting a Valentine’s First Dates Distillery event, where they will match couples based …

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The 20 Most Influential People in Irish Whiskey Today

Meet the 20 Most Influential People in Irish Whiskey Today

There are many names that come to mind when thinking about the people who made Irish whiskey history: John Jameson, of course, along with column still inventor Aeneas Coffey and Joe Sheridan, who came up with the world-famous Irish Coffee. Nowadays, the who’s who of the industry is filled with innovators, business people and veteran tastemakers that …

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The Return of the Lost Distilleries - Why We Should Pay Attention to Scotch's Revival

The Return of the Lost Distilleries – Why We Should Pay Attention to Scotch’s Revival

With the recent growth and success of the Irish whiskey market, it seems unusual to be writing about our neighbours across the water in Scotland. However, it would be unwise to not check up on our Scottish counterparts every once in a while. Within the last year – though we’ve been excited about events here …

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Love Whiskey? A Celebration of Scotch is Coming | Burns Night Tasting

Love Whiskey? An Unmissable Celebration of Scotch is Taking Place this Month

If you are into whiskey, save the date: Next Thursday 25th of January. On this evening, the Celtic Whiskey Club will treat you to a memorable evening of celebration of Scotland’s finest food and whiskey at the “Burns Night Tasting.” The event will take place at 57 The Headline from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm …

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The Shed Distillery Introduced Connacht's First Whiskey in 104 Years 3

The Shed Distillery Introduced Connacht’s First Whiskey in 104 Years

Yesterday, 21st of December, over 200 people gathered in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, to witness and taste a historic event: the opening of the first cask of Irish whiskey made in Connacht in 104 years. The cask, containing €100,000 worth of Irish whiskey, was the first-ever distilled by The Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney, maker of …

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Walsh Whiskey Distillery Releases Super Premium Vintage of Writers’ Tears Cask Strength

Walsh Whiskey Distillery has released its super premium 2017 vintage of Writers’ Tears Cask Strength. The release is limited to 5,280 bottles, which are available in selected international markets, including Italy, France, Holland, Switzerland, and both the Irish domestic and Travel Retail markets. The 2017 vintage marks a new departure for the first time since …

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There’s a Whiskey Advent Calendar and we Can Barley Wait Until December

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And while we’re counting the days already, come December 1st we’ll be able to keep track of them in a more delightful way as there are many boozylicious advent calendars out there: from a Prosecco and sparkling wine calendar, to Aldi’s wines of the world collection, to …

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This Whiskey Faux Pas Has Just Been Proven by Science to Improve your Drink

This Whiskey Faux Pas Has Just Been Proven by Science to Improve your Drink

Passionate whiskey lovers can be particular about their preferred way to enjoy their drop. While savouring it neat is widely regarded as one of the best ways to honour top shelf uisce beatha, now science has given a strong argument to those who choose to dilute it slightly with water. A recently published study titled “Dilution of whisky …

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Edward Dillon Celebrates 150 Years with Gala Dinner in Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Leading distributor of world-class premium drinks brands, Edward Dillon, is celebrating 150 years of representing an enviable portfolio of brands. Over the past 150 years, Edward Dillon has become part of the fabric of both historic and contemporary Irish society, from Hennessy Cognac to Bacardí Rum and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. At a recent gala …

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