Irish Whiskey

Irish Whiskey, so smooth and delicious - find out what's going on in the world of Irish Whiskey right here - including top Irish Whiskey distilleries like Teeling, Jameson, Midleton, Powers, and Redbreast.
Redbreast Irish Whiskey being poured into a Glencairn glass on a barHow Redbreast Irish Whiskey Is Made

If you want to understand how Redbreast Irish whiskey is made, you have to start in Midleton. That’s the sprawling County Cork distillery responsible for some of Ireland’s most famous…

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Blackwater Distillery's stand at Bord Bia's Meet the MakersMeet the Makers: A Showcase of Irish Drinks Producers

Invite me to a showcase of Irish drinks, and I will attend. Eight consecutive years of Bord Bia’s annual trade show at the Irish Embassy in Grosvenor Place prove it….

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Irish Coffees made with Teeling whiskeyWin a Trip to Dublin with Teeling Whiskey

St Patrick’s Day prezzies aren’t really a thing. Usually, it’s just getting a round in. Let’s start a new tradition here, together. How about the chance to win a trip…

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A bottle and glass of Yellow Spot 12 Year Old with a green backgroundTop 10 Saint Patrick’s Day Whiskeys

Need Saint Patrick’s Day whiskeys? You’re in the right place. Leave a comment below with any bottles you love. Saint Patrick’s Day is coming, and for us, that means one…

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Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage arrivesMidleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage arrives

The arrival of Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage is a big one for Irish whiskey fans. Heck, whiskey fans in general. For collectors, this drop is a yearly ritual. For…

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Mark Reynier, seen here, bids for €12 million of Waterford stockMark Reynier’s Bids for €12 Million of Waterford Stock

Reports this week reveal that Mark Reynier, former owner and founder of Waterford Whisky, is seeking to buy back €12 million worth of bulk whisky stock from the company’s receivers….

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Bushmills 12 Year Old on a barrel with a glass of whiskeyBushmills 12 Year Old, Marsala Wine, and The Smoky Soda Bread

Bushmills 12 Year Old is the new front door to the Irish whiskey distillery’s single malt range. It’s replacing Bushmills 10 Year Old, having already done the rounds internationally, picking…

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American whiskey cocktails for summerTop 5 House Whiskies: The Bottles You Want In Your Bar

House whiskies are the bottles you want to always have on hand. They don’t cost too much, play well with others, and most of all, deliver in flavour. If you…

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A bottle of Teeling whiskey being held outside of the distilleryWhy Teeling is the Whiskey Brand of the Year 2025

The recent Spirits Business Awards 2025 named Teeling as the Whiskey Brand of the Year. The ceremony, held on Thursday, 13 November, gave awards out across five categories: Retail &…

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The Busker Pot Still Whiskey. pictured here being poured into a Glencairn glass on a caskThe Busker and the Beat of Modern Irish Whiskey

To buy The Busker Irish whiskey from Master of Malt, click the link on the brand’s name, and you’ll be taken to the distillery page shop. Irish whiskey is experiencing…

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Best 10 Cask‑Strength Whiskies for Winter NightsBest 10 Cask‑Strength Whiskies for Winter Nights

These are the best 10 cask‑strength whiskies for winter nights. The full-throttle, no-holds-barred, all rock, plenty o’ roll bottles that would put even more hair on Tom Selleck’s chest. Why…

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Fathers Day 2025 Bourbon whiskeyTop 10 Father’s Day Whiskies

This is our Top 10 Father’s Day Whiskies. Think we’ve missed a bottle? Let us know in the comments below! Whisky for Father’s Day? Groundbreaking. Well, it sort of is…

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Father's Day luxury whiskyTop 10 High-Strength Whiskies

There are whiskies, and then there are high-strength whiskies. Whiskies in bold. Whiskies. Like that.  The kind that clock in at 50% ABV or more, pack your palate with flavour, and…

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Top 5 Whiskies for Summer SippingTop 5 Whiskies for Summer Sipping

Yes, whisky. Even when the sun’s out. After a spring that actually remembered how to be sunny, the good times keep coming in the UK. In this heat, you need…

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Havana Club Tributo 2025 and the “Special Relationship” Between Rum and Whiskey
Havana Club Tributo 2025 and the “Special Relationship” Between Rum and Whiskey

Havana Club Tributo 2025 is Cuban rum meets Irish whiskey. Not for some saccharine tale of star-crossed spirits finding each other across a crowded bar. But because it makes sense….

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Hawk’s Rock Distillery replaced Lough GIllSazerac Takes Flight with Hawk’s Rock Distillery

The distillery formerly known as Lough Gill has a new name: Hawk’s Rock Distillery. Sazerac Company – the spirits giant behind Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and Pappy Van Winkle –…

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