The Revival Of Premium Irish Whiskey Paul Caputo Contributor  Writing about wine, spirits and related travel and hospitality. Mar 15, 2024,01:30pm EDT The Emerald Isle, the world's most expensive Irish whiskey. THE CRAFT IRISH WHISKEY COMPANY In January of this year, a small-batch Irish whiskey broke records and became the world’s most expensive, raising $2.8 million at auction. One of just seven in existence, the single bottle is part of the Emerald Isle collection, a set of ultra-rare, triple distilled single malt whiskies released by the Craft Irish Whiskey Co., in partnersh ..read more

PHOTO GETTY IMAGES/HISPANOLISTIC   The 40 Best Irish Whiskeys Under $50 March 8, 2024 –––––– Jonny McCormick We firmly subscribe to the notion that Irish whiskey should be consumed all year round and not just one day a year, so with St. Patrick's Day in the rearview mirror, we figured your home Irish whiskey selection might need a bit of restocking. So here’s our whiskey version of Johnny Cash’s “Forty Shades of Green”—in the shape of 40 wallet-friendly Irish whiskeys. The 40 Best Irish Whiskeys Under $50 94 Limavady Single Barrel, 46%. $50This butterscotch an ..read more

In May 2023 the IWSA had the pleasure of visiting Slane Castle and Slane Distillery. We were treated to outstanding tours and an overall wonderful experience which included meeting with founder Alex Conyngham. Pictures and a summary of our trip can be found here. In a new interview, Alex discusses the current status and future of both Slane Distillery and Irish Whiskey. “The ultra-premium category is going to grow” – Brown-Forman Irish whiskey brand Slane eyes opportunities Slane co-founder Alex Conyngham has an “ambition” for the Irish whiskey brand to grow to 1m cases. Fiona Holland  ..read more

Going Green is a Saint Patrick's Day tradition. Did you know blue was the original color associated with the holiday due to its link to Saint Patrick? As the holiday's popularity grew over time in America, the green takeover took root. The shift is attributed to several factors including Ireland's links to the shamrock, Emerald Isle nickname, and its flag. Over half of Americans celebrate Paddy's Day and around 80% will wear green. Maybe it's to avoid being pinched by a Leprechaun. The fun folklore tradition says wearing green makes you invisible to Leprechauns. The Irish Whiskey industry is ..read more

The Next Frontier for Irish Whiskey? Embracing the Peat. Seemingly lost to history, smoky Irish expressions are on the rise BY EMILY CAPPIELLO March 7, 2024 8:14 am Your Irish whiskey now has a smoky element. Photo illustration/Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Irish whiskey was once the most popular whiskey style in the world. That’s a fairly well-known fact. Less known is that the country has a long history of making peated expressions; while certainly not as popular today, one publication suggests a revival of that smokier style has led to around 80 ..read more

Take a tour of Northern Ireland's flourishing whiskey distilleries After a prosperous period helping to lead Irish whiskey’s global charge, the distilleries of Northern Ireland gradually fell silent through the 20th century — but now a new band of distillers is on the march, reviving the past and rewriting the future 12 Feb 2024 | By Gavin Smith Dublin is often considered to be the historical powerhouse of Irish whiskey production, but the north has had its fair share of significant distilleries, too. Indeed, the whiskey output of Belfast in 1901 was 6.7 million gallons (30.45 ..read more

Irish entrepreneur launches 'Philly centric' Irish whiskey for the 'young sophisticated executive' Gerry Moan from Co Armagh is the Managing Director of BAHA Irish Whiskeys which launched in the US in 2023 Gerry Moan (Image: Gerry Moan) An Irish entrepreneur has launched an Irish whiskey in Philadelphia which promises to satisfy the palate of the "young, sophisticated executive". Gerry Moan, a businessman from Co Armagh is the Managing Director of BAHA Irish Whiskeys - a range of grain and malt whiskey, triple distilled and aged in Dundalk, Co Louth. BAHA whi ..read more

Ahead of Saint Patrick's Day, it is typical to see the release of new Irish Whiskeys as well as Best Available Lists from various publications. As people look to pick up a new bottle or two for the 2024 Paddy's Day weekend (it falls on a Sunday this year), here are two recent publications to help you make your selections. Five Irish Whiskeys to Raise Your Spirits For St Patrick’s Day by Phil Dwyer March 3, 2024 It’s no surprise that it’s that time of year already, St. Patrick’s Day is upon us! So while you celebrate in a bar, at home, or at a whiskey tasting, keep an eye out for a ..read more

16 FEBRUARY 2024 By Bill Linnane Irish whiskey faces a challenge to capitalise on its recent growth, while deciding the correct price point to place its products at. *This feature was originally published in the September 2023 issue of The Spirits Business magazine. On 4 September 2013, Irish Distillers Limited (IDL) threw a party. The company, formed in 1966 when the three remaining distilleries left operational in the Republic of Ireland amalgamated, invited business leaders, the media, and state dignitaries to its distillery in Midleton, County Cork, to mark the launch of a €100 ..read more

Tullamore D.E.W. Unveils New Rebrand of World #2 Irish Whiskey Brand Tullamore D.E.W., the World #2 Irish whiskey brand, has officially unveiled their brand new look for the historic brand. According to Tullamore’s parent company, William Grant & Sons, this rebrand has been in the works for the last four years and is a modern take on the Tullamore D.E.W. brand, bringing the town and traditional Irish Wolfhound back to the Tullamore branding. The new rebrand sees each of the Tullamore D.E.W. variants change their labelling as well as picking up a new updated curved body bottle, which now ..read more