Irish Whiskey News & Stories

March 3rd is International Irish Whiskey Day! A whole day every year just to celebrate Irish Whiskey.   The day is the brainchild of Stuart McNamara, famed whiskey writer, blogger, and director of Portmagee Whiskey. Started in 2016, the day has gained traction with the rise in popularity of Irish whiskey over the last several years. Follow along on Instagram and Twitter and show some Irish love for the Irish Whiskey Day accounts on Instagram and Twitter. But why March 3rd? The number 3 has special significance for Irish whiskey and Ireland.   Three styles of Irish whiskey (Single Grain, Single Malt,...

March is Women's History Month, an annual campaign that highlights contributions to history and contemporary society by women. For 2023, the theme is "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories."   Irish Whiskey Society America is celebrating women during the month of March who represent Irish Whiskey, specifically those who have a role in telling the story of Irish whiskey.   This is the second time the IWSA is focusing on women in the Irish whiskey industry. In 2020, we featured Helen Mulholland from Bushmills, Carol Quinn of Irish Distillers, Louise McGuane of Chapel Gate Whiskey, Rosi Goswell of Tuath Glass,...

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...