Irish Whiskey News & Stories

The Irish Whiskey Society America is proud to announce our exclusive member-only virtual event celebrating the USA launch of the newest Powers expression, a 100% Irish Rye Whiskey. The iconic Powers brand is known for many firsts including introducing the original mini bottle or Baby Powers. Now with the first 100% Irish Rye Whiskey they are continuing that tradition. We are equally excited to be the first Irish Whiskey club to share with you not only the origin story from the makers, but the whiskey itself! Participants will be among the first consumers to sample the new Irish whiskey! Our...

Natterjack Irish whiskey is coming back to the USA.  While you may find bottles remaining on liquor store shelves, it has been out of stock in many cases. We posted the news of how the brand was purchased in August by US investors here. It is now planning its imminent relaunch, first in Texas, before more widespread release across the country.   Natterjack Irish Whiskey Returning To The US in Irish Whiskey, News February 3, 2023  Ireland’s craft spirits maker, Gortinore Distilling, is bringing their renowned Natterjack Irish Whiskey back to America in early 2023. Natterjack Irish Whiskey is 100% distilled in Ireland and has a distinctly...

Exciting news as Sláinte Irish Whiskey is expanding into several states across the USA.  This new blend was our Irish Whiskey of the Month for November 2022.  You can read more about its launch in our November 2022 newsletter here.  Previously available through a US online retail outlet, it is now available in bars and liquor stores in several states. Liev Schreiber’s whiskey enters seven states 01 FEBRUARY 2023By Alice Brooker Actor Liev Schreiber’s Sláinte Irish Whiskey has expanded its presence in the US with distribution deals in seven states. US$1 will be donated to Blue Check Ukraine for every...

Rademon Estate Distillery in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland is bringing its Shortcross whiskey and poitin products to the USA. Customers in California, New York, New Jersey, Nevada, and South Carolina can look forward to finding Shortcross in hotels, restaurants, and bars.  Shortcross Irish Whiskey and poitín proving a big hit in the US 30 January, 2023 Pictured L-R are: Fiona Walker, Client Manager, Invest NI; John Hood, Director of Food & Drink, Invest NI; David Boyd Armstrong Co-Founder & Head Distiller, Rademon Estate Distillery. Rademon Estate Distillery, based outside Downpatrick has secured a distribution agreement in the US with Preiss Imports for its Irish Whiskey...

Are you aware of the link Groundhog Day has to Ireland? Most of us here in the USA associate the holiday either with the 1993 Bill Murray movie of the same name or an excuse to hope for better weather during the dreary days of winter. Like many holidays, the roots date back centuries and originate from religious traditions, folklore, myth, or a combination of all three.   In the USA all attention will focus on the small town of Punxsutawney, PA to see if the groundhog sees his shadow and retreats back to his cave. Maybe we should stack the...