The Pot Still Whiskey Blog

Redbreast, the renowned Irish whiskey brand known for its single pot still expressions, has launched the Cuatro...

Forget everything you think you know about Irish whiskey, because Teeling Crystal Single Malt is a game-changer.

Roe & Co just upped the ante with their groundbreaking Roe & Co Solera Single Malt Irish Whiskey, and it's a...

Jack Ryan Whiskey has become known for quality and innovation. Their latest release, the Shelbourne 5 Year Old Bourbon...

The Wicklow Whiskey Society was launched at the Harbour Bar in Bray, Co. Wicklow. The event was a sell-out, with...

Garden County Distillery launches 7 year Single Grain Single Cask, which has a 51.3% ABV.

Nestled deep in the heart of Wicklow, in Rathnew, Ireland, lies Garden County Distillery, a family-run micro-distillery...

Wood is one of the most important factors that influences the flavour of whiskey. The type of wood used, the charring...

I first tried Yamazaki 12 Single Malt and Yamazaki 18 Single Malt on my honeymoon in Kyoto, Japan. My wife and I were...

I'm always on the lookout for new exciting bottlings. When I heard about the launch of Teeling Rising Reserve 2 Marsala...

Irish Distillers has announced the release of Powers John's Lane Cask Strength Whiskey, a new permanent expression to...

I've put a list together here, to explore the world's most exclusive whiskeys, delving into the stories behind their...

The star of the event was none other than Michter's Whiskey, a renowned American whiskey distillery with a rich history...

Egan's Irish Whiskey has just won big at this year's prestigious SIP Awards. Not only did they win one, but they took...

The Teeling Whiskey 8th Birthday Batch is a testament to their commitment to excellence and represents a celebration of...

In this blog post, we embark on a journey through the realm of experimental whiskey blends, exploring the possibilities...

Ireland is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality, there's another gem, the...

Fermentation is one of the crucial phases in the creation of whiskey. We'll delve deeper into the whiskey-making...

Home to the renowned Shortcross whiskey, Rademon Estate Distillery is a family-owned and operated craft distillery that...

One of their standout offerings is The Gael Irish Whiskey, a complex and flavourful blend that showcases the best of...

Whether triple distilled whiskey is 'better' than double distilled whiskey is subjective and can depend on personal...

Overall, the launch of the first Fercullen Single Malt whiskey by Powerscourt Distillery is a significant milestone for...

Founded in 2015 by two friends, Pat O'Brien and David Raethorne, Lough Gill Distillery is based in the town of Sligo,...

With so many whiskey brands on the market, it can be difficult to know where to start, we will take a closer look at...

There's a new player in town, with a very familiar face, it goes by the name of Keeper's Heart. And they've brought two...

While I've written about the history of whiskey in Ireland, this blog post will delve into the history of whiskey in...

While traditional methods have been the norm for centuries, new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are...

Powerscourt Whiskey Distillery, located in the heart of County Wicklow, Ireland, is a relatively new addition to the...

Irish whiskey is a spirit steeped in history, tradition, and folklore. It has been enjoyed by the Irish and whiskey...

Peat is an organic material that is commonly found in marshy areas and is used as a fuel source in many countries. In...

Today, we'll be delving into the captivating tale of one of America's most renowned and revered whiskeys - Michter's...

St. Patrick's Day, the most significant holiday in Ireland, is almost here and it means a day off, but many other...

A precious cargo of American (Bourbon) whiskey has been identified in the wreck of the Westmoreland. It was a ship that...

Dingle Distillery has recently released its newest addition to its whiskey range - the Dingle Whiskey Lá Le Bríde...

Whiskey can be an intimidating drink for beginners, with its complex flavours and numerous types to choose from....

“Lambay Unearthed” - a world-first auction art piece of Lambay Island. I'm excited to share the news of Lambay...

If you're looking to become a whiskey connoisseur, then this idiot’s guide is the perfect place to start. Whether you...

Whiskey is a popular alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains such as barley, corn, rye, or wheat. The type of...

Having a collection of whiskey bottles is something to be proud of. It takes dedication, skill, and knowledge to build...

I've been waiting for this one, and it's none other than the complex flavours of the Teeling Whiskey Rising Reserve, 21...

Teeling Whiskey Distillery is a family-owned distillery located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 2012 by...

Whiskey investing is a relatively new form of investment that has gained popularity in recent years. It involves the...

Whiskey has been a beloved spirit for centuries, and it's become even more popular in recent years. But with its rising...

Bushmills whiskey distillery is a world-renowned distillery located in the small town of Bushmills, County Antrim,...

The history of Bourbon whiskey dates back centuries, with the spirit having its roots in Scotland and Ireland....

Bourbon whiskey is an American-style of whiskey that has been distilled from a mash made up of at least 51% corn. Its...

Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition is a special edition of the classic Irish whiskey brand. It is made with Jameson's...

Irish whiskey has a long and proud history of production, stretching back to the early 1700s when distillation started...

Willett the American whiskey producers, who already have a facility in Bardstown, Kentucky, will build a new...

Whisky Auctioneer's annual revenue of more than £50 million provides a rapid overview of the current state of the...

Sometimes even the best things must come to an end. I found out that Matthew McConaughey and Wild Turkey will call it...

Nc'nean defeated Holyrood to win the title of Craft Producer, the company also received awards for Brand Innovator and...

Egan's Fortitude Single Malt Irish Whiskey is produced by the Egan's team and thoroughly matured in Pedro Ximenez...

Foxes Bow Whiskey is a blended Irish whiskey that has been finished in Oloroso and Rye casks after being matured in...

Hyde No.9 Iberian Cask with each bottle in the series, going from number 1 to number 9, is created by Irish bottler...

May-Lóag gets its name from the Irish slang expression that means 'the one that stands out from the throng,' which was...

You won't want to miss my list of the Best Irish Whiskeys for Christmas 2022 that I've put up! For you, Santa, or as a...

The Dublin Whiskey Fire of 1985, also known as The Great Liberties Whiskey Fire of 1875 took place on June 18 that...

Wayward Irish Spirits have just unveiled their latest project, the coming of age release of the Lakeview Single Estate...

The supply from Port Ellen maltings to non-Diageo distilleries will be restricted in 2023 and might be terminated...

Whiskey facing supply issues. There’s troubling news from the Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) this week.

Due to the rise of social media influencers, the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) amended its code of conduct. These...

Diageo Acquires Balcones Distillery, has made this week one of the biggest for American whiskey/whisky news.

The Lambay Single Malt 20 Years Old Castle Prestige Edition is the first age-statement ultra-premium whiskey to be...

Curraghmore Estate - Carbon-Neutral Organic Whiskey Distillery, in Co. Waterford, the nation's first carbon-neutral...

America Whiskey's Adopted Home. Despite popular belief, bourbon actually has a rich, aromatic history that dates back...

Dingle Samhain Single Malt Whiskey, the first release in a brand-new series of limited-edition whiskeys in their Wheel...

Seth McFarlane is following the biggest trend to hit the drinks industry in having famous brand ambassadors, brand...

With the increasing talk of macroeconomic risks and talk of an impending recession, Pernod Ricard is very confident...

Following Teeling Whiskey's Blackpitts Peated Single Malt, there is a new bolder variation on the horizon, Teeling...

Lambay Irish Whiskey Company have released their first age statement ultra premium whiskey, The Lambay Single Malt 20...

As the name suggests, blended whiskey is made up of a mixture of whiskey from different single malt distilleries as...

Jameson the world’s bestselling, most awarded Irish Whiskey announces its latest expression, Jameson Single Pot Still,...

The most recognised type of whiskey in the world is single malt whiskey, which is comprised of 3 simple ingredients;...

Can Bourbon Only Be Made In Kentucky? Kentucky is most definitely the undisputed homeland of bourbon, but many other...

Whiskey or whisky, do you add or subtract the 'e'? This really depends on where you are in the world. Is this based...

BAR 1661 Wins Bar of the Year Award 2022, they also brought home gold for 'Innovative Bar of the Year' and bronze place...

Wild Turkey Rye whiskey is aged in the deepest char new American white oak barrels, it has a confident, unapologetic...

The resurgence, the revival, the renaissance and more of Whiskey, there’s a whole wide world of whiskey out there, but...

Kooper Family Barrel Reserve Rye made by the Kooper Family, based out of Waco, Texas, and they bring together this...

What is Poitín? The first records of Poitín date back to the 1st century AD in Ireland and is the precursor to whiskey...

Ever heard of an Irish Whiskey Mule, or the more delicious Irish Sour? These drinks aren't only drank on St Patrick’s...

Molly Malone whiskey is distilled using Irish techniques to target Irish American consumers. Small Batch is from...

Egan's Centenary Limited Edition release marks 100 years since the passing of their Irish founder Henry Egan - a spirit...

Boann Distillery in County Meath is making the drive to plant 2,000 trees as part of a new sustainability drive.

Teeling Wonders of Wood First Edition a recipe of 50/50 malted & unmalted barley, triple distilled and matured in...

Sailor's Home The Journey - triple cask-aged Irish Whiskey, triple distilled, a mash bill of malted and unmalted Irish...

Egan’s Conviction 10-year-old Irish whiskey is a blend of single malt and single grain Irish whiskey aged at least 10...

How do I know what to invest in? I'll give you my guide to investing in whiskey. Personally, I feel Scotch is nearly at...

We learned the details on processes and how these select casks impart distinctive characteristics and interesting...

The Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt is the stalwart of the Talisker family, with a salty nose, spicy smoky-sweet...

The Irishman range of Irish whiskeys produced by Walsh Whiskey has been rebranded to reflect its dedication to the...

The Teeling Single Malt Renaissance Series 4, has been matured in ex-bourbon barrels before receiving an extra...

On this episode, I welcome Sabine Sheehan, Senior Brand Manager & Global Brand Ambassador at Lambay Whiskey.

The W.D. O’Connell 19-Year-Old Single Malt PX Series – Cask 144104 was distilled at Cooley and matured in first-fill...

Egan's Legacy IV 18-Year-Old Single Malt is an exquisite whiskey that has been matured for 17 years in American Bourbon...

The Athru Small Batch Release Triple Casked Malt Irish Whiskey is Lough Gill Distillery's inaugural small batch release...

On this episode of The Pot Still, I chat with Aidan & Lisa Mehigan, co-founders of Gortinore Distillers & Co, also...

On this episode of The Pot Still PodCask, I chatted with Chris Hayes, European brand ambassador at Teeling Whiskey.

A Whiskey glass is specifically designed into a shape to enhance the experience of drinking and nosing whiskey, not...

Peated whisky has a unique smoky flavour given off by the compounds that are released by the peat fires used to dry...

On this episode of The Pot Still PodCask, I chatted with Adam Collins, head of marketing at Clonakilty Distillery.

The proposal was submitted to Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine this isn't the first time that Irish...

Ireland's most progressive Irish whiskey company releases its new Teeling 13-Year-Old Single Grain Bordeaux Wine Cask.

Lambay Whiskey is an independent bottler/blender. Lambay Whiskey is the collaboration of 2 families Camus and Baring...

Athrú's second single cask release is the 6 Year Oloroso Sherry. This cask was chosen by Ollie Alcorn, the head...

My second guest for The Pot Still PodCask was Conor Winders co-creator of The Irish Whiskey App. Conor and I first met...

Whiskey Live Dublin the top whiskey event of the year and it's coming back this time to a bigger venue. The event takes...

Teeling Whiskey's 6th birthday, has released an extra special vatting of Dublin distilled Single Pot Still and Single...

My first guest for The Pot Still PodCask was Jack Higgins. Jack and I first met on virtual whiskey tastings, Instagram,...

They don't make vast quantities of Pikesville straight rye whiskey, its cheap by all standards, but still packs full of...

Back in 1870, Old Forester bourbon whisky was first created by George Garvin Brown, the founder of the Brown-Forman...

During the times of colonialization, a Cooper was a person in charge of making casks made of wood, barrels, and other...

Single pot still whiskey is a style of Irish whiskey made by single distillery from a mash bill of malted and unmalted...

An Old Fashioned Cocktail hits all those marks. I recommend starting with top ingredients, such as your favourite...

As you can see, this is not your average whiskey, Fercullen 18 Year Single Malt Five Elements uses two types of wood;...

May's Virtual Whiskey Tasting is nearly upon us and this is a tasting I’ve been looking forward to for a while, getting...

Believe it or not, the origin of the miniature bottle of whiskey is closer than you think. In fact, if you've walked...

In a world's first, an Irish Whiskey Cask Sold At NFT Auction! Kinsale Spirits has sold their whiskey cask via an NFT...

I attended Teeling's World Best Irish Whiskey Masterclass hosted by Teeling Whiskey's Master Distiller, Alex Chasko,...

It’s challenging enough to try to pick a whiskey that you like while trying to scan through Myths about Whiskey.

This is my advice on how to drink whiskey, but at the end of the day, drink whiskey whatever way you want, as long as...

Bushmills 10 year single malt is one of Bushmills’ core offerings and is keenly priced when compared to many whiskies...

The Michter's small batch bourbon is made in small batches of just a couple of dozen barrels or less and is part of the...

The Bushmills Caribbean Rum Cask Finish is the first in the lineup of their new series, the Bushmills Original Cask...

Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a multi-layered whisky. It pours as a bright amber, with notes of citrus, honey, lychee,...

Blanton's is highly regarded by bourbon drinkers and has collected numerous awards, and it deserves every one of them...

An Púca is an old Irish folklore Faerie that appears at night and enjoys creating mischief. The meaning of An Púca is...

Boann Distillery, best known for 'The Whistler' range have just picked up the prestigious award for “World’s Best New...

The main reason for these Japanese Whisky's New Regulations is aimed at curbing the spread of products labeled as...

Brenne Single Malt Whiskey launched in 2012 by Allison Parc, collaborating with a French distiller in Cognac, Brenne...

Redbreast Ten Year Old Irish Whiskey is the latest release by Irish Distillers of Midleton Distillery, Co.Cork,...

What is single malt whiskey? The confusion lies around the word 'Single'. Effectively it means that the grain used must...

Lyre's American Malt Non-Alcoholic is a good attempt into an untouched market of 'non-alcoholic whiskey'. For those...

Laphroaig Brodir is matured in ex-bourbon casks and then transferred over, for an unspecified finishing period, into...

The Best Irish Whiskeys in 2020: Our Review of the Best of Irish Whiskey. What defines the best Irish Whiskeys? We look...

Gentleman Jack is not a 'bourbon', though you'll hear it being called that regularly. Gentleman Jack is a 'Tennessee...

The Teeling Amburana Single Cask is a 14-year-old single malt aged initially in bourbon barrels and then in virgin...

Athrú Annacoona is a 14-year-old single malt Irish whiskey, with a copper-amber autumnal colour, influenced from the...

Blue Spot, which was discontinued, rejoins the Spot family, back among the Green Spots, Yellow Spot, and Red Spot in...

Bulleit Bourbon has no age statement, the whiskey is said to be 6 to 8 years old, which is vintage in bourbon terms.

We cater our Virtual Whiskey Tastings for groups, privately, no minimum numbers apply, or you can join our monthly...

Bushmills offer a range of single malts, blends, and the Bush range but it's probably worth paying a little extra for...

Teeling Ginger Beer Cask, have partnered with Umbrella Brewing, by hand-selecting casks of their finest Ginger Beer to...

For those who have never tried a Japanese whisky, you could do a lot worse than start with a Nikka From The Barrel.

Akashi White Oak Blended Whisky has been the subject of some controversy. This is due to regulations around additives...

Writers Tears Copper Pot Whiskey has an unusual, unique mix of pure pot still and Irish single malt. The company claim...

Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey is playing their part in the renaissance of Irish distilling and, in fact, claims to be the...

I've always been a big fan of the standard Redbreast 12 Year, it is undoubtedly one of the great Irish pot still...

Powers John's Lane Release is a true pot still whiskey. It's had a huge impact on the international market, with forums...

Barry Crockett Legacy Single Pot Still Whiskey is bottled and released at 46% and non-chill filtered, with no age...

Connemara Peated Single Malt is inspired by the 18th-century art of drying malting barley over peat fires, a distinct...

Maker's Mark Maker's 46 is top-shelf whisky, aged inside barrels with French oak staves. This process creates bold...

There are a number of Irish whiskey styles, but firstly, for whiskey to earn the title of 'Irish Whiskey' there are a...

The Bruichladdich Organic 2010 is made of organic barley from Mid Coul Farms in Inverness, Scotland, becoming high-tech...

Teeling Blackpitts Peated Single Malt Whiskey is released today from the Dublin Distillery and continues their approach...

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky is not a Japanese Bourbon or even Japanese Corn Whiskey. This is quite something...else....

A brewing collaboration, Clonakilty Distillery has teamed up with 4 US breweries to create a range of bespoke...

Willett Straight Rye Whiskey shows its strengths by hiding its proof well, being spicy by not too spicy, and having a...

Kinsale Spirit Company has just released the 'Red Earl Irish Whiskey' which is to commemorate the great Irish hero Red...

Our World Whiskey Tasting, we enjoyed a tutored tasting of a range of world whiskey, by whiskey drinker, Craig Ellis,...

The first releases from Waterford Whisky Distillery, Single Farm Origin series, single malt Irish whisky using barley...

Katherine Condon is responsible for the brewing to distillation process ensuring quality new pot and grain distillates...

Teeling Whiskey celebrates the 5th anniversary of the opening of its Teeling Whiskey Distillery to visitors, opened...

The Velvet Cap brand has been revived by Blackwater Distillery in County Waterford. Velvet caps were traditionally worn...

Jack Daniel’s is known for being a well-crafted, smooth sippin’ Tennessee Whiskey. You don’t last for over 150 years if...

Celebrating a day of all things Whiskey related, World Whiskey Day brings everyone together to enjoy and sample...

Teeling has just announced a special release Teeling 28-Year-Old. The award-winning Teeling 24 Years released with an...

Bottled at the same proof as the standard Knob Creek Bourbon, Knob Creek Rye is the only standard ongoing rye product...

The latest release from Clonakilty Distillery, Co.Cork. The Clonakilty Port Cask Finish is the first of the Cask...

Named for the only toad native to Ireland, Natterjack Irish Whiskey is the first release from Gortinore Distillers and...

The pot still content Yellow Spot 12 Year Irish Whiskey is medium weight, similar to Green Spot. Ex-bourbon, sherry...

The original single barrel bourbons, Blanton's Single Barrel is from one of America's most popular producers, first...

Eagle Rare 10 Bourbon Whiskey is crafted and aged less than 10 years. Each barrel is discriminately selected, offering...

An inspiring new whiskey, using seaweed charred cask, comes Currach Single Malt Irish Whiskey, a first for Irish...

Launched in 1999, Aberfeldy 12 Year is produced at a distillery that is 1 of 2 single malt distilleries that Dewar's...

Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach is a range of Single Pot Still Irish whiskeys from the Midleton Distillery meaning,...

Chivas Regal was created in 1909 by the then owners of Chivas Brothers (neither of them family members) with a view to...

The Macallan 12 Years Old Sherry Oak is aged in 100 percent sherry-seasoned oak casks with a contrasting European Oak...

Scotch whisky is the UK’s largest drink export, with the US accounting for 22% of its total global value. The industry...

The Laphroaig PX Cask is a travel retail exclusive for around €110. That’s not cheap for what is a No Age Statement...

Fercullen 10 Year Old Single Grain Irish Whiskey is created from Cooley distilled grain whiskey, distilled by Noel...

Part of Teeling's new high end of the range of Vintage Reserve Collection, Teeling 24 Year Old Single Malt Irish...

Teeling Single Pot Still Whiskey kicks off the phoenix rising from the ashes. During the 19th century, known as the...

The Irish Coffee was created in1943 by Joe Sheridan, a chef at Foynes Port near Limerick. The Irish Coffee was made to...

Slane Irish Whiskey has come to the market nearly two years after Brown-Forman announced the purchase of Slane Castle...

Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is distilled at the Midleton Distillery using copper pot stills...

Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey is named by the famous Kilbeggan Distillery, which dates back to 1757 and was revived by John...

Released November 2017, the Stranahan's Sherry Cask bottling is the fourth whiskey released from Stranahan's following...

Tipperary Watershed Single Malt Irish Whiskey Boutique Selection is, for now, a sourced and limited release whiskey....