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The Pot Still Whiskey Blog

From reviews to advice and stories from behind the scenes, the Pot Still posts will keep you up to date in the world of whiskey. From analysis to beginners guides.
Irish Whiskey

Roe & Co Power House Garden Returns

Excite your taste buds at the Roe & Co Power House Garden with delicious food and cocktails. Experience a summer of...

Irish Whiskey

W.D. O'Connell Drops a Sherry-Finished Gem: 5-Year-Old Single Malt

W.D. O'Connell Whiskey Merchants just unveiled their latest creation: a Small Batch 5-Year-Old Single Malt Fino Cask...

Irish Whiskey

Bushmills Launches 14 Year Old Single Malt

Setting a new tone in the Bushmills lineup: the Bushmills 14 Year Old Single Malt. This isn't your typical Bushmills...

Irish Whiskey

Redbreast Unveils Cuatro Barriles Edition: A Travel Retail Exclusive

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Crystal Single Malt: A Diamond in the Rough of Irish Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Drop the Mic with a Roe & Co Solera Single Malt

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

Irish Whiskey

Jack Ryan Shelbourne 5 Year Old Bourbon Finish

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

Powerscourt

Wicklow Whiskey Society launched at the Harbour Bar in Bray

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

Whiskey News

Garden County Distillery Launches 7 year Single Grain

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

Irish Whiskey

Garden County Distillery, Wicklow.

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

Irish Whiskey

How Wood Impacts the Flavour of Whiskey

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

Single Malt

Yamazaki 12 Year Single Malt 100th Anniversary

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

Latest News

Teeling Rising Reserve 2 Marsala Cask

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

Latest News

Powers John's Lane Cask Strength Whiskey

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

American Whiskey

The World's Most Exclusive Whiskeys: Rare Bottles and Legendary Distilleries

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

American Whiskey

Michter's Whiskey Tasting - Dublin

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

Irish Whiskey

Egan's Irish Whiskey Wins 2 SIP Awards

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Whiskey Celebrates 8th Birthday

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

Whiskey

Experimental Whiskey Blends

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

Irish Whiskey

The Irish Whiskey Industry: A Spirited Journey of Heritage and Excellence

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

Whiskey

The Fermentation Process in Whiskey Making

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

Irish Whiskey

Rademon Estate Distillery and Shortcross Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

JJ Corry The Gael: A Blend of Tradition and Innovation

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

Irish Whiskey

Double and Triple Distilled: Is there much difference?

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

Irish Whiskey

1st Wicklow Whiskey for 100 Years - Fercullen Single Malt

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

Irish Whiskey

Lough Gill Distillery

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

Whiskey

Whiskey Brands

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

Irish Whiskey

Brian Nation Returns To Ireland With Keeper's Heart Whiskey

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...

American Whiskey

How Whiskey Making Began In America

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

Whiskey

Can AI Assist In Whiskey Making?

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

Irish Whiskey

Powerscourt Whiskey Distillery: Fercullen Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

The Process of Making Irish Whiskey

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

Scotch Whisky

A ban on Peat: How will it affect Scotch Whisky?

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

American Whiskey

Michter's Whiskey: The History of Whiskey Making

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

Irish Whiskey

Jameson Launches St.Patrick's Day SPTO Campaign

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

American Whiskey

Bourbon Found In 170 Year Old Shipwreck

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

Irish Whiskey

Dingle Lá Le Bríde Single Malt Irish Whiskey

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

Whiskey Tasting

Best Whiskey For Beginners

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

Lambay

Unlock the Secrets in the Stone

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

Whiskey Tasting

Becoming A Whiskey Connoisseur: An Idiot's Guide

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

Irish Whiskey

What Are The Different Whiskey Types?

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

Irish Whiskey

Preserving the Integrity of Your Collection: Guidelines on Storing Whiskey Bottles

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Whiskey Rising Reserve

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Whiskey Distillery

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

Whiskey Investment

Investing in Whiskey: A Comprehensive Guide For Beginners

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

Irish Whiskey

Sorry Not Sorry - Debunking 5 Misconceptions About Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Bushmills Whiskey Distillery - The Oldest Distillery in the World

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

American Whiskey

Bootlegger Liberation: Exploring how prohibition changed whisky production

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

American Whiskey

Uncorked: Exploring What’s Next for Bourbon Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

A Delicious Twist On An Irish Classic: Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition

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

Irish Whiskey

The Irish Whiskey Renaissance: Examining the Revolution in Whiskey-Making

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

Bourbon Whiskey

Willett to invest $93m in Kentucky distillery

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

Scotch Whisky

Whisky Auctioneer sells more than £50 million of spirits in 2022

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

Bourbon Whiskey

Matthew McConaughey and Wild Turkey end partnership

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

Scotch Whisky

Glenfarclas Distillery awarded distiller of the year

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

Irish Whiskey

Egan's Fortitude Single Malt Irish Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Foxes Bow Whiskey Review

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

Irish Whiskey

Hyde No.9 Iberian Cask Review

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

Irish Whiskey

May Lóag Oriel Whiskey Review

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

Irish Whiskey

Top Whiskeys for Christmas 2022

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...

Irish Whiskey

The Dublin Whiskey Fire of 1875

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

Single Malt

Lakeview Single Estate Whiskey Review

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

Scotch Whisky

Islay Whisky Facing Peated Malt Shortages

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

Irish Whiskey

Whiskey Facing Supply Issues

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

Latest News

SWA Responds to the Rise of the Whiskey Influencer

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

American Whiskey

Diageo Acquires Balcones Distillery

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

Irish Whiskey

Lambay Single Malt 20 Years Old Whiskey Review

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

Irish Whiskey

Curraghmore Estate - Carbon-Neutral Organic Distillery

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

American Whiskey

America - Whiskey's Adopted Home

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

Irish Whiskey

Dingle Samhain Single Malt Whiskey

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

Single Malt

From Family Guy to Whiskey Brand Owner

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

Irish Whiskey

Pernod Ricard posts double-digit growth

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Blackpitts Cask Strength Release

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

Irish Whiskey

Lambay Single Malt 20 Years Old

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

Grain Whiskey

Blended Whiskey and Grain Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

The Launch Of Jameson Single Pot Still Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

What is the Malt Whiskey?

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

American Whiskey

Can Bourbon Only Be Made In Kentucky?

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

Irish Whiskey

Is it Whiskey or Whisky?

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

Irish Whiskey

BAR 1661 Wins Bar of the Year Award 2022

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

American Whiskey

Wild Turkey Rye Whiskey Review

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

Irish Whiskey

Whiskey for Beginners

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

Rye Whiskey

Kooper Family Barrel Reserve Rye

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

Irish Whiskey

What is Poitín? The baby brother of Irish whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

The Irish Whiskey Mule Cocktail Recipe

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

Irish Whiskey

Molly Malone Whiskey Is Launched

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

Irish Whiskey

Egan's Centenary Limited Edition Review

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

Irish Whiskey

Distillery Plants 2,000 Trees For Future Casks

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Wonders of Wood First Edition

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

Irish Whiskey

Sailor's Home The Journey Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Egan's Conviction Irish Whiskey Review

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

Whiskey

A Guide To Investing In Whiskey

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...

Irish Whiskey

Athru Whiskey Announce The Athru Odyssey Trilogy

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

Scotch Whisky

Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt

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

Irish Whiskey

The Irishman Whiskey Rebranded

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Single Malt Renaissance Series 4

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

Whiskey

The Pot Still PodCask Episode 6: Lambay Whiskey - Sabine Sheehan

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

Irish Whiskey

W.D. O’Connell 19-Year-Old Single Malt PX Series

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

Irish Whiskey

Egan's Legacy IV 18 Year Old Single Malt

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

Irish Whiskey

Athru Small Batch Release

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

Whiskey

The Pot Still PodCask Episode 5: Natterjack Whiskey - Aidan & Lisa Mehigan

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

Whiskey

The Pot Still PodCask Episode 4: Teeling Whiskey - Chris Hayes

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

Whiskey Tasting

What Whiskey Glass Should I Use?

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

Scotch Whisky

What is peated whisky?

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

Whiskey

The Pot Still PodCask Episode 3: Clonakilty Distillery

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

Regulations

Irish Whiskey Regulations Under Review

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling 13-Year-Old Single Grain Bordeaux Wine Cask

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

Irish Whiskey

Lambay Malt Whiskey Review

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

Irish Whiskey

Athrú 6 Year Oloroso Sherry Single Cask

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

Whiskey

The Pot Still PodCask Episode 2: Conor Winders - Irish Whiskey App

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

Irish Whiskey

Whiskey Live Dublin 2022 - It's Back!!!

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Releases Special Birthday Batch Bottle

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

Whiskey

The Pot Still PodCask Episode 1: Jack Higgins

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

Rye Whiskey

Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey

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

American Whiskey

Old Forester Bourbon Whisky Review

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

Irish Whiskey

The Role Of A Cooper In Whiskey Making

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

Irish Whiskey

What Is Single Pot Still Whiskey?

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

Bourbon Whiskey

How To Make An Old Fashioned Cocktail

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

Irish Whiskey

Fercullen 18 Year Single Malt Five Elements

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

Whiskey Tasting

Virtual Whiskey Tasting May

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

Irish Whiskey

The Origin of the Miniature Bottle of Whiskey

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

Alternative Investments

Irish Whiskey Cask Sold At NFT Auction

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

Irish Whiskey

World's Best Irish Whiskey Tasting

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

Whiskey

The Myths About Whiskey

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

Whiskey Tasting

How You Should Drink 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...

Irish Whiskey

Bushmills 10 Year Single Malt Whiskey Review

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

Bourbon Whiskey

Michter's Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

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...

Irish Whiskey

Bushmills Caribbean Rum Cask Finish

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

Japanese Whisky

Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky Review

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

American Whiskey

Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

An Púca Small Batch Irish Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Boann Distillery Wins World's Best Award

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

Regulations

Japanese Whisky's New Regulations

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

Single Malt

Brenne Single Malt Whisky

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

Irish Whiskey

Redbreast Ten Year Old Irish Whiskey

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

Single Malt

What is single malt whiskey?

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

Lyre's Spirits

Lyre's American Malt Non-Alcoholic

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

Laphroaig

Laphroaig Brodir Port Wood Finish Review

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

Irish Whiskey

Best Irish Whiskeys for Christmas 2020

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

American Whiskey

Gentleman Jack - Jack Daniel's Review

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Amburana Cask - 14 Year Single Malt

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

Irish Whiskey

Athrú Annacoona Single Malt Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Irish Distillers brings back Blue Spot whiskey

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

American Whiskey

Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Review

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

Whiskey Tasting

Virtual Whiskey Tasting

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

Irish Whiskey

Bushmills Black Bush

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Ginger Beer Cask Collaboration

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

Japanese Whisky

Nikka From The Barrel Review

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

Japanese Whisky

White Oak Akashi Blended Whisky

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

Irish Whiskey

Writers Tears Copper Pot Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Redbreast 12 Cask Strength

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

Irish Whiskey

Powers John's Lane Release

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

Irish Whiskey

Barry Crockett Legacy Single Pot Still Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Connemara Peated Single Malt

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

American Whiskey

Maker's Mark Maker's 46

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

Irish Whiskey

Irish Whiskey Styles

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

Scotch Whisky

Bruichladdich The Organic 2010

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Blackpitts Peated Single Malt Whiskey

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

Japanese Whisky

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky

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

Irish Whiskey

Clonakilty collaborates with unique US Breweries

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

American Whiskey

Willett Straight Rye Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Red Earl Irish Whiskey Release

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

Whiskey Tasting

The Pot Still - World Whiskey Tasting

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

Irish Whiskey

Waterford Whisky Single Farm Origin

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

Irish Whiskey

Midleton Distillery Appoints A New Distiller

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

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

Irish Whiskey

Velvet Cap Release - Waterford Distillery

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

American Whiskey

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Legacy Edition

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

Irish Whiskey

What is World Whiskey Day?

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

Single Malt

Teeling 28 Year Old Single Malt

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

American Whiskey

Knob Creek Rye Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Clonakilty Port Cask Finish

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

Irish Whiskey

Natterjack Irish Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Yellow Spot 12 Year

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

Bourbon Whiskey

Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey

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

Bourbon Whiskey

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Currach Single Malt Irish Whiskey

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

Aberfeldy

Aberfeldy 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Irish Whiskey

Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest

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

Chivas Regal

Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Scotch

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

Macallan

The Macallan 12 Years Old Sherry Oak

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

Scotch Whisky

Scotch Whisky Targeted By ‘Damaging’ US Tariffs

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

Laphroaig

Laphroaig PX Cask Single Malt

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

Irish Whiskey

Fercullen 10 Year Old Single Grain

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling 24 Year Old Single Malt

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

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Single Pot Still Whiskey

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

How To Guide

How to make an Irish Coffee?

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

Irish Whiskey

Slane Irish Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Redbreast 12 Year Old

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

Irish Whiskey

Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey

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

Single Malt

Stranahan's Sherry Cask Single Malt Whiskey

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

Irish Whiskey

Tipperary Watershed Single Malt Irish Whiskey Boutique Selection

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