Irish Whiskey News & Stories

New Irish whiskeys that would make great Christmas presents Offerings from Dingle Distillery, Wayward Irish Spirits, Lakeview and Teelings This week some new whiskeys that might solve a few gift problems. Irish Distillers has released Redbreast Birdcage 12-year-old, a limited edition of their 12-year-old single pot still whiskey, which comes in a metal bird feeder. A donation of €3 will be made to Birdlife International (of which Birdwatch Ireland is a member) for each bottle sold. This year there will be 3,850 bottles available, an increase from last year. Wayward Irish Spirits, founded by Maurice O’Connell, is based on the...

Meet the 'Old But Gold' heroes from Powers' new campaign Age brings wisdom and great taste, as these timeless legends – and stars of the new Powers Whiskey campaign – prove. Age brings wisdom and great taste, as these timeless legends – and stars of Powers Whiskey's new campaign – prove. They say some things get better with age and that is certainly the case when it comes to the heroes of Powers Whiskey’s new ‘Old But Gold’ Campaign. Shining a light on the country’s trailblazers who have not let age get in the way of living out their dreams,...

The inaugural Irish Whiskey Society America Awards are open for nominations!  "The Izzys" (iW-sA's) celebrate Irish Whiskey in the USA by giving everyone the opportunity to acknowledge their favorites over the past year. Categories for favorite brand by style, everyday drinker, super-premium, distillery, pub, store, and more! Nominations are open until November 30, 2022. Final ballots with the top 3 nominees in each category will go out in the December IWSA newsletter & social media in mid-December with voting to run through January 8th.  Winners will be announced in the January 2023 IWSA newsletter & social media platforms. Nominate your favorites...

If interested please refer to the registration, costs, and additional details in our Events Section to lock in your spot.

J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey Expands U.S. Distribution with 140 Total Wine & More Retail Outlets Across 6 States Oct. 19, 2022 COORACLARE — Ireland’s first modern Whiskey Bonder J.J. Corry continues its retail expansion across the USA with new listings across 140 Total Wine & More stores in Texas, California, Washington, New York, and Florida. These new placements will be supported in the coming 6 months with a comprehensive in-store tasting programme and Meet the Maker event schedule. Total Wine & More is the largest independent alcohol retailer in the United States. “This is an exciting next step in our expansion...