Irish Whiskey News & Stories

Redbreast adds to Iberian whiskey range 15 SEPTEMBER 2023 By Lauren Bowes Irish whiskey brand Redbreast has extended its Iberian Series with a Tawny Port Cask Edition. The whiskey has notes of praline, baked goods and dried cherries The Irish Distillers-owned brand produces Redbreast at Midleton Distillery in Cork. The limited edition, single pot still Irish whiskey is the third release in the brand’s Iberian Series, which is inspired by Redbreast’s long-standing connection to some of the Iberian Peninsula’s most celebrated cooperages and winemakers. The Irish whiskey is initially matured in a combination of Bourbon and oloroso Sherry casks. Some...

FINALLY. For the longest time, Powers Irish Whiskey fans have held out hope for a cask strength version of this lovely single pot still from Midleton Distillery. Previously limited to single cask releases, the wait is over as Powers John's Lane Cask Strength will become a permanent part of the range.  The launch event was a joint celebration at the iconic Palace Bar in Dublin to honor their 200 years in business. For the celebration, 200 bottles were made with special Palace Bar labels. The Powers John's Lane 12 year Cask Strength launch is 12 years since the release of the original...

Surge in spirit exports as ‘spectacular’ growth of Irish whiskey continues UK becomes second-biggest global market for the product as Russia falls out of top five Irish whiskey continued its 'spectacular global growth', reaching 15.3 million cases in 2022, an increase of 8.6%, figures show. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien Ian Curran Fri Aug 11 2023 - 00:01 Some 15.2 million cases of Irish whiskey were sold at home and abroad in 2022 as spirit-makers in the Republic shook off the remaining effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The total value of Irish spirits exports surged to nearly €1.5 billion in 2022, up...

A major milestone was achieved at the end of August with the release of The Kilcar, the first legal Irish Whiskey distilled in Co. Donegal in almost 200 years! Sliabh Liag Distillers from the Adara Distillery and Silkie range of sourced Irish Whiskeys have released their first distilled single malt. A lottery was made available to purchase one of the limited 100 bottles. (Sadly, I was not one of the lucky winners.) Founder James Doherty is bringing the smoky whiskey style back to Donegal. I had the pleasure of meeting with James back in May during WhiskeyLive Dublin and sampling...

The Powers John's Lane Distillery was once the epicenter of Irish Whiskey in Dublin. Shuttered in the early 1970's, the former site is now the National College of Art & Design. Portions of the distillery including the Copper Pot Stills remain on the site surrounded by the College. Years of exposure to nature and human disrespect took their toll on the historical artifacts. This did not stop Irish Whiskey enthusiasts from visiting to see a piece of what once produced one of the greatest brands still enjoyed today. Irish Whiskey Society America Members visited in May 2023 as part of...