Irish Whiskey News & Stories

APRIL 13, 2023 Dingle Distillery Launches Dingle Single Cask 10-Year-Old Single Malt Dingle Distillery is proud to launch its highly anticipated Dingle Single Cask 10-year-old Single Malt whiskey, making it the first 10-year-old whiskey release by an Irish craft distillery in over 100 years using its own liquid. There are 237 bottles set to be released, making this release extremely limited and highly sought after.   On the 18th of December 2012 the first Dingle whiskey casks were filled, marking the birth of a new Single Malt Irish Whiskey. Dingle Distillery is delighted to release its first Single Cask 10-year-old Single Malt in 2023, a significant event in Irish distilling. Priced at €385 (RRP) per 70cl bottle, the new...

Saint Patrick's Day has been celebrated on March 17th for over a 1000 years! How it is celebrated has evolved over time with increased American influence.  In addition to the parades around the world, the day has become known for wearing green, excessive drinking, overcrowded pubs, and worst of all...green beer! Ever wonder how what was once a solemn religious holiday (pubs were actually closed in Ireland) became the unofficial drinking day where everyone is Irish for a day? Saint Patrick's Day commemorates the missionary's death in Ireland during the 5th century. Credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland, Patrick was a...

Congratulations to Midleton Distillery on the Midleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2023, the 40th edition of the annual series. Midleton Very Rare (MVR) represents one of the most anticipated and sought after Irish whiskeys each year. Compiling a complete collection is a rare and expensive accomplishment. MVR bottles appreciate in value each year and are a very popular item on whiskey auction sites. MVR is a blend comprised of single pot still and single grain of various ages and cask maturation. Bottled at 40% abv, the blend has whiskeys as old as 30 years.  Started by legendary Master Distiller Barry Crockett...

March 3rd is International Irish Whiskey Day! A whole day every year just to celebrate Irish Whiskey.   The day is the brainchild of Stuart McNamara, famed whiskey writer, blogger, and director of Portmagee Whiskey. Started in 2016, the day has gained traction with the rise in popularity of Irish whiskey over the last several years. Follow along on Instagram and Twitter and show some Irish love for the Irish Whiskey Day accounts on Instagram and Twitter. But why March 3rd? The number 3 has special significance for Irish whiskey and Ireland.   Three styles of Irish whiskey (Single Grain, Single Malt,...

March is Women's History Month, an annual campaign that highlights contributions to history and contemporary society by women. For 2023, the theme is "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories."   Irish Whiskey Society America is celebrating women during the month of March who represent Irish Whiskey, specifically those who have a role in telling the story of Irish whiskey.   This is the second time the IWSA is focusing on women in the Irish whiskey industry. In 2020, we featured Helen Mulholland from Bushmills, Carol Quinn of Irish Distillers, Louise McGuane of Chapel Gate Whiskey, Rosi Goswell of Tuath Glass,...