A first look at the new Method and Madness whiskey range from Irish Distillers. The range takes innovative and exciting new leaps in the Irish whiskey world so come see what all the fuss is about
Whiskey Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas is a great time for gift giving and receiving. This is a quick whiskey gift guide for those looking for ideas for the whiskey lover in their life or a great link for dropping hints to your significant others!
Irish Whiskey Awards 2016
The Irish Whiskey Awards 2016, took place in the Tullamore DEW distillery in Co. Offaly. Take a look at this consumer focused awards ceremony and the big winners for 2016
Redbreast Lustau Edition
Redbreast whiskey is about to release the newest edition of its heavily sherried single pot still family. Join us as we examine the possibility that Redbreast is about to welcome a Lustau edition into the family.
Galway Bay Irish Whiskey
“The Famous Galway Bay Whiskey"is a ten year old single malt that has been launched exclusively for the Galway Whiskey Trail
Boann Distillery
Explore an early look into Boann Distillery. An exciting new distillery in the heart of the Boyne valley in County Meath.
Jameson’s New Trilogies
Take a look into the two new trilogies from Jameson Irish whiskey. Appearing to be targeted at both travel and general retail markets, interesting things seem to be coming down the line for Jameson.
Powers ~ Three Swallow Release
A look at the new Powers Three Swallow. Their newest mass scale edition to the Powers single pot still line.
Midleton Very Rare – A Guide
A guide to Midleton's Very Rare whiskey. History, tasting notes and collectibility.
Tullamore DEW ~ An interview with Ambassador Eimear Kelleher
I sat down for a virtual interview with Eimear Kelleher, international graduate brand ambassador for Tullamore DEW, to talk about how the brand is being received in the land of opportunity. Tullamore DEW which was bought over by Scottish giants William Grant and Son’s in 2010 has had an exciting 12 months. The spirit made... Continue Reading →
New Green Spot on the horizon
So summer is in the air and as is a brand new release from Irish Distillers and Mitchell and Sons! Green Spot finished in Bordeaux wine casks! Supposedly chosen due to their long history with the Irish, the Chateau Leoville Barton! (check out the background info on Barton here http://www.donnybrookfair.ie/files/pdf/history_of_barton_guestier.pdf) The launch of this new Green... Continue Reading →
Irish Times Bushmills Blunder
So today I found myself flicking through the Irish Times business section and I was greeted with a quick caption article (see picture above) about how, drinks giant, Diageo had just purchased Bushmills distillery in Northern Ireland for £200million. A bargain basement price considering that they just sold, the same, Bushmills distillery to tequila giants... Continue Reading →
Redbreast 15 – Review
So with the announcement of Whisky Magazine's World Whiskey Awards I thought I would put up my review of the World's best pot still Redbreast 15 year old. Now as I'm sure you've gathered from my previous posts and the title of this blog I am a huge pot still fan and I am absolutely... Continue Reading →
Mitchell & Sons Green Spot & Yellow Spot – A Review
A review of Michell & Sons Green and Yellow Spot whiskeys