Redbreast, the renowned Irish whiskey brand known for its single pot still expressions, has embarked on a new adventure with the launch of the Cuatro Barriles Edition. This exciting release, exclusive to Dublin and Cork Duty Free shops in Ireland, marks the fourth chapter in the acclaimed Redbreast Iberian Series ..read more

The Emerald Isle may be known for its rolling green hills and Guinness, but in recent years, Irish whiskey has been quietly undergoing a revolution. At the forefront of this movement is Teeling Whiskey, a distillery known for its relentless pursuit of innovation and unwavering commitment to quality. Their latest release, the Teeling Crystal Single Malt, is a prime example of this pioneering spirit ..read more

Whiskey lovers, raise a glass! Roe & Co just upped the ante with their groundbreaking Roe & Co Solera Single Malt Irish Whiskey, and it's a game-changer. Forget your standard triple-distilled smoothness, this bad boy is bursting with complex layers thanks to a unique Solera finishing process. Think wine-inspired richness meets fiery innovation, all bottled up in a non-chill filtered masterpiece ..read more

Jack Ryan Shelbourne 5 Year Old Bourbon Finish There's nothing better than simply enjoying a glass after a long day, and then there are the true connoisseurs who seek out the finest expressions of this distilled spirit. For the latter, Jack Ryan Whiskey has become a name synonymous with quality and innovation. Their latest release, the Shelbourne 5 Year Old Bourbon Finish, is a testament to their commitment to crafting exceptional Irish whiskey ..read more

On November 2nd, 2023, the Wicklow Whiskey Society was launched at the iconic Harbour Bar in Bray, Co. Wicklow. The event was a sell-out, with whiskey enthusiasts from all over Wicklow and beyond coming together to celebrate the launch of this new and exciting society ..read more

Following their successful Single Pot Still Single Cask releases, Garden County Distillery announce the release of their oldest whiskey to date. Only 400 of the 577 bottles produced by this 7-year-old Single Grain Single Cask, which has a 51.3% ABV, are available in Ireland; the remaining portion was distributed to their export partners ..read more

Nestled deep in the heart of Wicklow, in Rathnew, Ireland, lies Garden County Distillery, a family-run micro-distillery dedicated to the revival of traditional Single Pot Still whiskey. Founded in 2016 by Michael and Gavin Clifford, the distillery has quickly become a pioneer in Ireland's vibrant independent and craft spirit distilling scene. Gavin Clifford is the founder and inspiration behind the boutique Bonac Irish Gin. Named for the US harbour, originally it was called Bonac 24 to mark both his age and the number of attempts to get the flavours working. However, a branding conflict saw ..read more

Wood is one of the most important factors that influences the flavour of whiskey. The type of wood used, the charring level, and the age of the cask all play a role in shaping the whiskey's final profile ..read more

This year, the Yamazaki Distillery celebrates its 100th anniversary. As a whiskey blogger, I am thrilled to celebrate this milestone with one of my favourite whiskies in the world: Yamazaki 12 Year Single Malt. I first tried Yamazaki 12 and Yamazaki 18 on my honeymoon in Kyoto, Japan. My wife and I were at a small izakaya, and a group of American businessmen rocked in from a business meeting. Must have been a good meeting as they decided to buy a round of Yamazaki 12 Single Malt. After the first round, they decided that they haven't spent enough and proceeded to buy a round of Yamazaki 18, w ..read more

Powers John's Lane Cask Strength Whiskey: A Celebration of Irish Whiskey History Irish Distillers has announced the release of Powers John's Lane Cask Strength Whiskey, a new permanent expression to the Powers family. This twelve-year-old cask strength edition will be batch-released each year. The whiskey is named after the original John's Lane Distillery in Dublin, which was founded in 1791. The distillery was a major producer of Irish whiskey in the 18th and 19th centuries, and its whiskey was sold straight from the barrel at cask strength. Powers John's Lane Cask Strength Whiskey is bott ..read more