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 adopting regenerative agricultural practices on their farms. This pilot project is part of a global collaboration initiated by HEINEKEN and Pernod Ricard on the resilience of agricultural raw materials. Learnings from the Irish study, including information on the environmental impact of the measures adopted, will be shared and leveraged ..read more

Waterford Whisky partners with artist Nathanaël Koffi for latest flagship Cuvée bottling Waterford Whisky has announced a new partnership with French visual artist, Nathanaël Koffi The partnership is for its forthcoming flagship cuvée, The Waterford Cuvée – “Koffi” Using contemporary, vibrant designs, Koffi has created a label to celebrate the distillery’s unique methodology to create the most naturally flavoursome single malts Waterford Distillery has today announced a new partnership with experimental French artist, Nathanaël Koffi, to bring a fresh and bold perspective to its flagship sin ..read more

Boann Distillery has launched three new whiskeys as part of its premium Whistler range. The cask finished series are triple distilled for extra smoothness, with each having its own unique finish, including a 16-year-old single malt finished in rare Palo Cortado sherry casks. The Whistler Dark Symphony, a category winner at the World Whiskies Awards already this year, is a blend of 20% malt and 80% grain. It boasts a unique finish in New Era Oak Casks (N.E.O.C) Cognac barrels for a minimum of 12 months. The N.E.O.C. process includes hand-shaving and delicately toasting the staves to bring forw ..read more

Following on from their wonderful cask 001 & 002 releases, Killowen Distillery announced the release of their Cask 024 which is being sold through the traditional Killowen retail channels. Many independent retailers across the Island will be receiving stock for sale, for online purchasing please visit Irish malts and Umbrella Project for mainland UK. This bottling does not comply with the requirements of the GI governing Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey which allows for 5% adjuncts of oat, rye and wheat. Instead the mash bill has around 30%. The remaining mash bill consists of malted and un ..read more

Thomond Gate Whiskey have announced the release of two new limited-edition whiskeys that we are sure will delight your senses. Their Ruby Port Cask Finish Single Malt, available exclusively through Folsom Wine Spirits in California, and their new Château Kirwan Cask Finish, a single pot still whiskey that pays tribute to the heroic Patrick Sarsfield, are available for sale at Fine Wines Roches street and Irish Malts.   Their Ruby Port Cask Finish Single Malt has been carefully crafted to deliver a unique taste experience, with a rich and fruity flavor profile imparted by its finishing i ..read more

The third installment in the Green Spot Wine Geese Series has been unveiled as a limited-edition single pot still Irish whiskey finished in Pinot Noir casks in a partnership with Quails’ Gate winery.   Irish Distillers, makers of Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, has partnered with the Quails’ Gate winery in Canada to introduce the third installment in the Green Spot Wine Geese Series, Green Spot Quails’ Gate. Joining permanent expressions Green Spot Château Leoville Barton and Green Spot Chateau Montelena, the series is a celebration of Ireland’s historic contribution to the wi ..read more

Whether you’re a fan or not, it’s undeniable that no other Irish whiskey garners as much anticipation, excitement and frenzy as the annual release of Midleton Very Rare. Mention premium Irish whiskey and inevitably the discussion will include Midleton Very Rare. This year’s release is certainly no exception. It’s this enthusiasm that has made Midleton the most sought after and collectible of all Irish whiskeys, commanding a premium as can be seen by visiting any whiskey auction site. The iconic series has now been with us for forty years having being introduced by Irish Distillers under the w ..read more

13th Release of the prestige Writers’ Tears Cask Strength whiskey is limited to 8,700 bottles worldwide (1,800 USA & 6,900 RoW) The 13th edition of the prestige Writers’ Tears Cask Strength whiskey from Walsh Whiskey, Amber Beverage Group’s centre of whiskey excellence, has been released. This super-premium, cask strength whiskey is a unique marriage of triple-distilled, aged Single Pot Still and Single Malt Whiskey, natural non-chill filtered and aged in American Oak Bourbon barrels. The 2023 vintage is bottled at 54.8% ABV. Each bottle is individually numbered and carries the signature ..read more

Ireland’s Waterford Distillery has announced the launch of Cuvée: Argot, a permanent addition to its single malt whisky range and accompanying Cuvée Concept. Launching from 1st March, Cuvée: Argot is the distillery’s first permanent global bottling, marking a more accessible entry point to the world of Waterford Whisky. Cuvée: Argot – pronounced “ar-go” – , is created as a vibrant, enthusiastic bottling, bringing together several of Waterford Whisky’s Single Farm Origins adding depth and ultimate complexity, with a hint of true Irish peat following the success of the distillery’s bottlings of ..read more

Whether you’re a fan or not, it’s undeniable that no other Irish whiskey garners as much anticipation, excitement and frenzy as the annual release of Midleton Very Rare. Mention premium Irish whiskey and inevitably the discussion will include Midleton Very Rare. This year’s release is certainly no exception. It’s this enthusiasm that has made Midleton the most sought after and collectible of all Irish whiskeys, commanding a premium as can be seen by visiting any whiskey auction site. The iconic series has now been with us for forty years having being introduced by Irish Distillers under the w ..read more