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The Dead Rabbit announces plans for third location
The Dead Rabbit has announced 2024 plans for the third location of its Irish pub in Washington DC.
Outcast Brands expands into seven new markets
Outcast Brands, the Dublin-based spirits company has announced the expansion of its global presence with the introduction of its Blood Monkey gins and Two Shores rums into seven new international markets.
Conor McGregor stout brand Forged enters UK market
Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has announced the launch of his Irish stout brand Forged into the UK market through 350 ASDA stores on August 5.
Fercullen Irish Whiskey introduced to the US
Fercullen Irish Whiskey from the Powerscourt Estate will now be available across the US as a result of a new distribution partnership with Zamora Company USA.
Brands Report 2023: Irish Whiskey
The revival of this category has been much talked about, but the leader is ahead by quite some margin.
Irish Distillers announce plans for €250 million distillery
Irish Distillers has outlined a €250 million investment plan to build a new distillery in Midleton Co. Cork.
Shane Lowry appointed new Jameson brand ambassador
Jameson has announced that professional Irish golfer, Shane Lowry, is to be the new brand ambassador, as they come together for a three-year global partnership.
Irish Distillers announces carbon neutral roadmap for Midleton Distillery
Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distilleries, is to invest €50 million in Midleton Distillery over the next four years to deliver a carbon neutral operation by the end of 2026.
The Dubliner Irish Whiskey announces launch of Fiery Irish
The Dubliner Irish Whiskey has announced the launch of a new cinnamon and chilli flavoured whiskey liqueur variant.
The Irishman Whiskey announces bottle redesign with the release of new range of single malts
Walsh Whiskey has announced the release of new additions to The Irishman’s range of Irish single malt whiskey, featuring a new bottle design.
Irish whiskey exports soared by 25% to reach €856m in 2021, according to new government gures, which also show that cream liqueur exports increased 19% to €367m, while gin exports were up 38%, albeit from a lower base.
Brands Report 2022: Irish whiskey
If you had to bet your house on one brand topping a list, it would probably be Jameson in the Irish whiskey category.
Midleton Very Rare expression boosts forest conservation efforts in Ireland
Irish Distillers recently introduced the fourth release in its eagerly anticipated Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach collection.
Alex Thomas named Bushmills master blender
Bushmills has appointed Alex Thomas as master blender at The Old Bushmills Distillery working across the entire portfolio and product development.
Irish Distillers unveils Method and Madness Rye and Malt
Irish Distillers has launched an experimental distillate called Method and Madness Rye and Malt.
Dr Jack Ó’Sé: Irish whiskey's secret gem
“There aren’t many 70 year olds that get PhDs,” says Dr Jack Ó’Sé, one of the most understated members of the Irish whiskey industry.
Midleton Very Rare 2021 unveiled
Kevin O’Gorman has unveiled his first Midleton Very Rare expression since taking over as master distiller at Irish Distillers.
Irish whiskey trade group names new chairman
Tullamore DEW brand ambassador John Quinn has been named the new chairman of trade group Drinks Ireland | Irish Whiskey Association.
Irish Distillers unveils Midleton Very Rare 2020
Irish Distillers has unveiled the final whiskey created by outgoing master distiller Brian Nation during his final days in the role.
Jameson launches Grow Your Own Cocktail challenge
Bartenders can win cash prizes by entering the Grow Your Own Cocktail web challenge launched by Irish whiskey brand Jameson.
Irish Distillers master distiller heads to Minneapolis to work for O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company
A craft spirits startup in Minnesota has secured the services of Irish Distillers’ master distiller Brian Nation.
Irish Distillers appoints new master distiller
Kevin O’Gorman will take over as master distiller at Jameson producer Irish Distillers after Brian Nation decided to move to a startup in the US.
The growing Irish Whiskey category gets its first page to itself this year. Hamish Smith explains why
Irish whiskey: Sky's the limit
Irish whiskey is really pushing forward as a spirits category. With the world’s thirst for whisk(e)y, the sky appears to be the limit. Christian Davis reports.
Jameson whiskey distiller retires
Barry Crockett, master distiller of Jameson Irish whiskey is to retire in March, according to Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard.
With Irish whiskey proving a global smash, Hamish Smith looks into the growth plans of the big four players
Maxxium UK to distribute Cooleys
Irish whiskey producer Cooley Distillery has appointed Maxxium UK to distribute brands, Kilbeggan, Connemara Peated Irish Single Malt, Tyrconnell Irish Single Malt and Greenore Irish Single Grain, in the UK.
Irish Distillers launched Yellow Spot, ‘son of Green Spot’, last night in London. The great and the good of whisk(e)y’s fourth estate crammed into a bar in the sumptuous Connaught Hotel for the unveiling and tasting.
Former Cooley MD to create Irish whiskey company
Jack Teeling has left his position as managing director of Cooley Distillery, just months after its sale to Beam, to set up an independent Irish whiskey company.
Jameson goes global for St Patrick's Day
Irish Distillers has announced its St Patrick's Day plans for Jameson.
Pernod rolls out Redbreast 12 Cask Strength to US
Pernod Ricard will release Irish whiskey Redbreast 12 Cask Strength to the US in February, following the expression’s September launch to Ireland, Germany and France.
Beam agrees Cooley Distillery purchase
Beam Inc has announced an agreement to purchase Irish whiskey producer Cooley Distillery.
Irish Distillers confirms £100m expansion
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has confirmed it will spend €100m on the 2012 expansion of its Midleton Single Distillery, the site where Jameson is produced.
Jameson on course to hit 1.4m cases in the US
Pernod Ricard's new intenational brand development director says that it's number one Irish whiskey brand, Jameson, is on course to meet it's forecast of hitting 1.4 million cases in the US within the next year.
Irish Distillers launches Jameson Black Barrel
Irish Distillers launched the latest expression of its leading Irish whiskey brand, Jameson, in a 'softly softly' roll out in Brooklyn last night.
Irish Distillers launches new single pot still whiskeys
Irish Distillers, the Irish whiskey arm of Pernod Ricard, unveiled two new single pot still Irish whiskeys today (May 5).
South Africa/Ireland: Jameson launches new expression
Irish whiskey Jameson has launched a new expression in South Africa. Jameson Select Reserve is made from a blend of small batch grain whiskey, not found in any other Jameson expression, and single Irish pot still whiskey.
Irish Distillers to roll out Redbreast 15 year old
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, producers of Jameson, is set to introduce Redbreast 15 Year Old Irish Pure Pot Still whiskey as a permanent expression within the range in key international markets including Ireland, USA, France and Germany.
Campari to acquire Carolans, Frangelico and Irish Mist
Gruppo Campari has signed an agreement to acquire Carolans, Frangelico and Irish Mist from William Grant & Sons for €128.2 million.
Irish whiskey 'recession proof'
US popularity and universal appeal have kept the Irish whiskey market buoyant, according to business analyst Datamonitor.
