Writers Tears have announced the release of their first ever single pot still whiskey, at 46% ABV, find out more.
Writers Tears Release First Single Pot Still Whiskey
Connacht Distillery Launch First Own Distilled Whiskey – First Whiskey Spirit to be Distilled in Mayo in 150 Years
The 16th of August marked a significant milestone in the 7 year journey of the Connacht Distillery, as they released the first expression of whiskey to be distilled at their own facility in Ballina, which was also the first whiskey spirit to be distilled in Mayo in over 150 years.
Teeling Whiskey Release 13 Year Old Single Grain
Teeling Whiskey has announced this week that they have released a new 13-Year-Old Irish Single Grain Irish whiskey.
Does Irish Whiskey Have to be Bottled in Ireland?
Irish whiskey bottled in Ireland or abroad still classifies as the National Spirit of Ireland, as long as it follows these rules.
Irish Distillers Launch Virtual Midleton Academy
Midleton Distillery opens the virtual Midleton Academy experiences, to the public for the first time.
Roe & Co. Releases First of its Kind Japanese Sugi Finished Blend
Roe & Co. Releases First of its Kind Japanese Sugi Finished Blend
Kentucky Cooperage Expands European Operations by Opening Cooperage in Ireland
In shock, yet no doubt, incredibly welcomed news for the Irish whiskey industry, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel, a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company, is expanding operations with the opening of a cooperage facility in Ireland. The company will commence doing business under the name Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ireland on September 1, 2021. Their new facility will... Continue Reading →
Irish Distillers Unveils Jameson Orange and Announces Impending Jameson Lime & Ginger Spirit Drinks
h Whiskey, produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, is introducing a new Spirit Drink expression to its core range, which will join Jameson Cold Brew.
Killowen Distillery Launches Hint Irish Gin Exclusively with Lidl
Killowen Distillery launches the brand new Hint Irish Gin exclusively with Lidl in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Irish Whiskey App Announces in App Partnership with Tiny Tipples
Irish Whiskey App has partnered with Tiny Tipples to get the rarest and greatest miniature bottles of whiskey, direct to your door from the app.
McAllister Family behind Ahascragh Distillery launch inaugural whiskey and gin brands
McAllister Irish Spirits have been in the news recently having announced a brand new distillery project in Ahascragh in County Galway. Now McAllister Spirits are back with the first release of their inaugural whiskey expressions and signature gin.
Episode 3.6 – Martin Lynch – Australia Commercial Manager Teeling Whiskey Company
alk about the success and growth of Irish whiskey in the Australian market and Martin gives great insights for other Irish whiskey brands trying to break the market down under!
Episode 3.5 – Michael Egan – USA National Ambassador Kilbeggan Whiskey
In this episode I sit down with Michael Egan, the USA National Ambassador for Kilbeggan Distilling Company and the Beam Global portfolio of Irish whiskeys. As one of the few Irish whiskey ambassadors to have worked across all 50 US States, Michael shares with us a brief look into the Irish whiskey landscape across the US through the Corona Virus pandemic and what the trends could look like beyond.
Potstilled Live – The Podcast! Ep 10 – Fionnán O’Connor – Vintage Column Still Mashbills
Welcome to this feature length episode of Potstilled Live - The Podcast! In this episode I am joined by Irish whiskey historian and Phd candidate, Fionnán O'Connor. As a part of his Phd he has uncovered a treasure trove of Vintage Column Still mashbills from across Ireland from the 1700's until the decline of the... Continue Reading →
Irish Distillers welcomes Knappogue Castle and Clontarf Irish whiskeys to the family
IDL have announced that Knappogue Castle Nad Clontarf Irish whiskeys have been fully integrated into the IDL portfolio after 2019 acquisition.
The Irishman Single Cask – Peated Red Ale Cask Finish – Dick Mack’s Collaboration
Single Cask Irishman - Peated Red Ale Cask Finish - Collaboration with Dick Mack's pub in Dingle.
Potstilled Live – The Podcast! Ep 9 – Paul Kane, Belfast Whiskey Week Founder
In this episode we sit down with the Founder of the World's Largest Whiskey Festival - Paul Kane, who brings us through the entrity of what to expect at Belfast Whiskey Week 2021.
The Whiskey Companion App – The World’s first mobile app dedicated to the secondary whiskey market
THe Whiskey Companion - The World's First app decidated to the secondary whiskey market is now live!
Redbreast Dream Cask Tasting with Blender Dave McCabe
Join Redbreast Blender, Dave McCabe, as he brings host, Matt Healy, through a tasting of Redbreast 2021 Dream Cask Release as well as a behind the scenes look as he describes how the IDL team chooses each annual release.
Potstilled Live – The Podcast! Ep 8 – Dingle Distillery Takeover!
Welcome to a feature length episode of Potstilled Live - The Podcast! This is the Dingle Distillery Takeover, where host Matt Healy is joined by Dingle Distillery Master Distiller, Graham Coull, and Brand Ambassador, Dave Cummins, as they introduce and deconstruct the brand new core range single malt whiskey from Dingle.
Redbreast Dream Cask 2021 – Oloroso Sherry Edition
Dream Cask 2021 Announced. Redbreast Oloroso Sherry Edition
Killowen Distillery – New Release – Signature Rum & Raisin 5 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey
Killowen Distillery have announced the release of their first ever single malt, Signature Rum and Raisin, 5 year old at 55% ABV.
First Whiskey Barrel to be Auctioned on NFT Platform
Kinsale Spirit Company goes to market with the first ever Whiskey Cask represented by an NFT and auctioned on the NFT marketplace OpenSea. The 200-litre cask of 2001 double distilled Cooley Single Malt Irish Whiskey.
Potstilled Live – The Podcast! Ep 7 – with Special Guest Michael Cowman
In this episode of Potstilled Live I am joined by Irish whiskey industry expert Michael Cowman for one of the widest ranges of topics on any episode to date.
Jameson Crested Cask Finish Collaboration
Jameson Crested Collaboration with Sister Brewery, Eight Degrees Brewing. Unveiling Jameson Crested Devil's Ladder Belgian Tripel Cask Finished whiskey.
The World’s First Irish Whiskey App Goes Live!
The World's First Irish Whiskey App has gone live on both Android and iPhone bringing the world of Irish whiskey to your pocket!
The Eldest Dingle Whiskey Released Tomorrow – An Chéad hOcht – Founding Fathers 8 Year Old
The eldest release of a Dingle Whiskey - An Chéad hOcht. 8 Year old single malt, single cask, all sherry matured, cask strength whiskey.
Episode 3.4 – Peter Prazenka – Slovakia Market Specialist
In this episode we sit down with Peter Prazenka in Bratislava, Slovakia, as he takes us into the world of Irish whiskey in his home country. Having worked with a number of Irish brands to promote their portfolios across the country, Peter now works full time curating Slovakia's largest Irish whiskey selection in his Irish Pub & Whiskey Bar - The Izzi Pub. Listen in as Peter brings us through the facets of the Irish whiskey industry that excite him and his consumers as well as his tips for new entrant brands within the Slovak market.
Potstilled Live – The Podcast! Ep 6 – Roe & Co. Takeover with Special Guest Master Blender Caroline Martin
In this episode Matt is joined by Roe & Co Master Blender, Caroline Martin ahead of her upcoming retirement as well as special guests, Lora Hemy (Head Distiller at Roe & Co Distillery) and Peter Simpson (Head Brewer at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery).
Potstilled Live Roe & Co. Takeover – Master Blender Caroline Martin
Thurs April 8th, 8pm Irish. Roe & Co. Takeover a special edition of Potstilled Live as they celebrate the 35 year career of their Master Blender Caroline Martin, with special guests Head Distiller of Roe & Co Distillery and Head Brewer of Guinness Open Gate Brewery.
Epsiode 3.3 – Emmet Duffy – Japan Market Specialist
In this ep of Potstilled Radio we take you into the market for Irish whiskey in Japan with Emmet Duffy, as he lets us see behind the curtain on how the Japanese are consuming Irish whiskey and what business is like in this hierarchical culture
Episode 3.2 – Gearóid O’Callaghan – German Independent Whiskey Consultant
In this ep of Potstilled Radio we take you into the German Irish whiskey market with Gearóid O'Callaghan, as he lets us see behind the curtain on how Germans are consuming Irish whiskey and what marketing is hitting home in this German speaking market.
Episode 3.1 – Sandy Karavanskii – Russia Market Specialist
Potstilled Radio is back with a new series where we explore the world of Irish whiskey in some of the far flung corners of the world to learn about how much do whiskey consumers globally know about the spirit of Ireland. In this episode we make our way all the way to Saint Petersburg in Russia to learn whether or not Irish whiskey is making an impact in one of the world's most famous Vodka markets!
Potstilled Live – The Podcast! EP 5 – Special Guest Fionnán O’Connor
In this episode of Potstilled Live - The Podcast, I am joined by Author, Historian and PhD. Candidate, Fionnán O'Connor, arguably one of the most knowledgable individuals on the history of Irish whiskey to speak about mixed mashbill distillations, variety in the world of poitín as well Ireland's peated future!
Hinch Distillery Releases Beer Cask Finished Whiskey Range
Hinch Distillery’s Craft & Casks is a trio of fine Irish whiskeys that up the flavour game in the segment having been finished using craft beer casks.
Edinburgh Whisky Academy launches Certificate in Irish Whiskey – Authored by Historian, Fionnán O’Connor & Potstilled’s Matt Healy.
The Edinburgh Whisky Academy has launched their certificate in Irish whiskey. This is the most in-depth Irish whiskey course ever produced. It was authored by historian Fionnán O'Connor and Potstilled's Matt Healy.
Midleton Distillery Resurrects Redbreast 10 Year Old – A Birdhouse Exclusive
Irish Distillers have announce the launch of their Redbreast 10 Cask Strength, a the first Redbreast combination utilising three different styles of pot still. Exclusive to Birdhouse members.
Killowen Distillery to Release “Cuige” The Very Rare Firkin Matured Peated Poitíns
Introducing the Killowen Cuige Very Rare! A collection of 5 different cask rested peated oaten poitíns that have been cask rested in 5 different breweries' beer firkins!
Episode Q10 – Michael Walsh – Head Distiller Boann Distillery – Distilling Vintage Mashbills
In this episode, sit down and join Michael Walsh, Head Distiller of Boann Distillery, as he gives us the behind the scenes insight into what it was like distilling vast quantities of grains that have not been distilled in an industrial scale in Ireland for decades.
It’s Time to Change the Single Pot Still Technical File Definition and Here’s How
The Irish Whiskey industry stands at a cross roads and now that the Irish Whiskey Association is finally taking amendmenet proposals, now is the time time to revise the Technical FIle to actually reflect history.