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Teeling Whiskey Excels at Illustrious 2022 International Wine & Spirits Competition

Teeling Whiskey, Ireland’s leading progressive Irish whiskey, is delighted to announce it has collected ten medals including two Gold Outstanding Medals with ratings of 98 points and two Gold Medals with ratings of 95 points for its range of Irish Whiskeys. This latest batch of honours builds on the International reputation Teeling Whiskey has earned […]

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IRISH ROASTERY ESTABLISHED COFFEE PARTNERS WITH BUSHMILLS IRISH WHISKEY TO CREATE NEW PRODUCT OFFERING

Northern Ireland based coffee vanguards, Established Coffee, and iconic distillers Bushmills® Irish Whiskey have launched an exciting collaboration and product offering for coffee and whiskey enthusiasts around the globe. Both pioneers of their respective industries, planning for the collaboration began in mid-2021, founded through a mutual respect for craft and innovation. Having identified kindred spirts in each other, […]

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The Connacht Distillery appoints Ryan Friesen as new Head Distiller

The Connacht Distillery, producer of Irish whiskey and innovative Irish spirits, today announced the appointment of Ryan Friesen as its new Head Distiller. Collaborating closely with Master Distiller Robert Cassell, Ryan will be responsible for the production process from brewing to distillation, maintaining the award-winning quality of distillates. He will also lead future innovation across […]

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THE IRISHMAN WHISKEY REBRANDING REFLECTS PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN SINGLE MALT

New bespoke bottle design introduced across the range Founder’s Reserve expression renamed The Harvest Caribbean Rum Cask Finish added to core expressions in portfolio New labelling includes braille for the visually impaired and nutritional and calorific information (on bottle and online) €500,000 invested to position The Irishman for increased growth across 50+ markets The Irishman® […]

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Dr. Gearóid Cahill Is Appointed As Slane Distillery’s First Master Distiller

Dr. Gearóid Cahill, Distillery Manager at Slane Distillery, has been awarded the prestigious Master Distiller qualification from the esteemed Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) and has been appointed the team’s first Master Distiller. Gearóid will continue in his position as Distillery Manager, and this latest accolade now establishes him as one of only a […]

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Writers’ Tears Irish Whiskey To Release Special Collector’s Edition To Honour The Centenary Of James Joyce’s Ulysses

Writers’ Tears®, the super-premium Irish whiskey, has announced its plans to release a special, limited edition, collector’s bottling of its Writers’ Tears – Copper Pot expression to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the 1922 publication of James Joyce’s novel, Ulysses. The design of the bottling will feature a well-known location and chapter from Ulysses. Writers’ […]

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W.D. O’CONNELL WHISKEY MERCHANTS CELEBRATES A NEW MILESTONE

On January 22, 2022, W.D O’Connell Whiskey Merchants will have bottles available in its NINTH market, adding Sweden to a list that grew substantially in 2021 and will continue to expand this year. For the first time, our Bill Phil Peated Single Malt and our 10-Year Old Single Grain will be available in Sweden, through […]

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Caroline Martin Named Master Blender of The Busker Irish Whiskey

‘Award-winning The Busker Irish Whiskey is proud to announce the appointment of Caroline Martin as its new Master Blender at Royal Oak Distillery’ Caroline Martin joins the team following a successful launch campaign which saw the brand take home multiple top accolades and scores. Proof of this is the highest rating (94 points) and “Best […]

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Echlinville Distillery agree UK distribution partnership with Hi-Spirits

The Echlinville Distillery (Kircubbin, Co. Down) has announced a new distribution partnership with Hi-Spirits, which will see an increased presence for the distillery’s Dunville’s Irish Whiskey brand in the UK market, creating a significant boost for Dunville’s presence across the on and off-trade. An independent, family-owned distillery, Echlinville has been at the forefront of Ireland’s spirits […]

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Plans approved to convert Titanic Pump-House into new distillery and tourist attraction

Plans have been approved for the conversion of the historic Titanic Pump-House in Belfast into a new whiskey distillery and world class tourist attraction. A listed building in the heart of Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, the Pump-House, along with its neighbouring dry dock, first opened in 1911 and is the world’s only authentic Titanic landmark. Now, […]