Irish Whiskey News & Stories

  Grab your IWSA bottle and share in a toast to 10 years! We will celebrate our Irish whiskey club's anniversary and the release of our 10yr Limited Commemorative Edition Anniversary Blend. This virtual event is open to all IWSA members whether you have a bottle or not. If you still want one (or need another) just let us know. Friday, September 30, 2022 - 8:30 - 10pm Eastern A Zoom invite will be sent to everyone who signs up below ahead of the 8:30pm Eastern Time launch. SIGN UP HERE

  Were you aware that a large proportion of Irish Whiskey brands are actually sourced? Do you know and not care? Or, is it akin to not wanting to know how the sausage is made? Maybe most don't want to talk about it but just enjoy drinking it. A recent article from Neat magazine raised the issue of how common sourcing in the American whiskey market was and the lack of transparency around it.  What if I told you there were more than a dozen sourced Irish whiskies mixed in with non-sourced brands on the shelves in the above picture alone?...

    Have you joined our IWSA Chat group yet? Irish Whiskey Society Members are invited to join our WhatsApp group for private, secure messaging.  Have a question about a distillery or whiskey? Want to comment on a particular whiskey? Use this as a chance to post your latest Irish whiskey purchase or maybe pictures of your home collection.  Even better, use it as a method for communicating with others sharing a similar love for Irish Whiskey.  Together we can take part in everything the Irish Whiskey Experience has to offer. IWSA members were previously sent an invitation link to...

As announced earlier this year, Walsh Whiskey rebranded the entire Irishman range of whiskies.  The liquid did not change; however, the packaging did from the bottle style and design to the screw cap vs. cork stopper.  These new bottles are now available widely across the USA.     Walsh Whiskey Debuts Rebrand Of The Irishman Whiskey In The United States Press Release  Aug. 12, 2022 at 4:00 pm SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— The Irishman range of super-premium whiskeys, produced by Walsh Whiskey and imported by Hotaling & Co., is launching a new bespoke bottle design and extensive rebranding across the entire range in...

Reaching the 18 year milestone brings the distinction of achievement, experience, and celebration.  This age is looked upon and reminisced fondly in subsequent years, often to the point of wishing you could be 18 again.  Jameson 18 year old seemingly embodies all of these characteristics.  Despite arguably the pinnacle of the Jameson range, the 18 year keeps re-inventing itself into newer versions.  The latest facelift is imminent after the last re-launch only a few years ago. That re-brand ushered in the "retirement" of the much loved Limited Reserve version.  Why another makeover so soon? Let's take a look at the 18 year...