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JJ Corry Expands USA Distribution
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J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey Expands U.S. Distribution with 140 Total Wine & More Retail Outlets Across 6 States Oct. 19, 2022 COORACLARE — Ireland’s first modern Whiskey Bonder J.J. Corry continues its retail expansion across the USA with new listings across 140 Total Wine & More stores in Texas, California, Washington, New York, and Florida. These new placements will be supported in the coming 6 months with a comprehensive in-store tasting programme and Meet the Maker event schedule. Total Wine & More is the largest independent alcohol retailer in the United States. “This is an exciting next step in our expansion...
New Dingle Limited Edition Release
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 DINGLE DISTILLERY LAUNCHES NEW LIMITED EDITION SINGLE MALT The Dingle Distillery, has announced the launch of the first expression from its new limited-edition Wheel of the Year series. Dingle Samhain (50.5% ABV) is an Irish single malt whiskey, which was initially matured in first fill Bourbon barrels, before being finished for two years in first fill Muscatel casks. The Celtic Wheel of the Year is divided into eight periods, likewise the new Wheel of The Year series is set to launch eight editions, following the rhythm of the seasons, equinoxes, and solstices. Samhain, which marks...
Hinch Distillery Expansion Plans
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Distillery switches to a 24/7 operation to cater for its growing client base New, longer production times will see Hinch increase its whiskey production from 400,000 to 1m litres of pure alcohol (LPA) per year By Claire Cartmill County Down’s Hinch Distillery is ramping up its production lines as global and domestic demand for its products surge. The distillery, which also produces the Ninth Wave Gin brand, formerly operated a five-day week model but will now switch to a 24/7 operation to cater for its growing client base. New, longer production times will see Hinch increase its whiskey production from 400,000 to 1m...
Get Ready for Higher Irish Whiskey Prices?
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A recent report by the Irish Whiskey Association highlights the difficulty facing companies in the industry. Issues related to access to grain and bottles, rising energy costs, loss of Russian market, and trade/tariff difficulties are a few factors impacting ability to release new products and/or get them in the hands of consumers. Will we see a continued rise in product pricing in 2023 and/or a scarcity of products? Energy prices, shipping delays affecting Irish whiskey production - report Some 92% of Irish whiskey producers say supply chain delays, as well as rising energy prices and problems with international shipping and...
Trick or Peat - New Peated Irish Whiskeys in the USA ahead of Halloween
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Fall chill is in the air and some new Irish whiskies available in the USA will help to warm the senses with the use of Peat. Waterford distillery has released two new single malts using Irish grown peat while Sliabh Liag debuted the final single malt in their Legendary Silkie collection. This adds to the list of growing peated Irish whiskey brands including Kilbeggan (Connemara), Teeling (BlackPitts), Two Stacks (Dram in a Can), and many other sourced expressions from Great Northern Distillery. Several new distilleries are currently aging their own peated Irish whiskey which should be available soon. For now,...