Irish Distillers, one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of spirits and wines, has announced the investment of over €150 million in its sites in Cork and Dublin to meet demand for its products as the Irish whiskey renaissance continues apace. The company’s flagship brand, Jameson, has seen double or triple-digit growth in more than 80 markets across the world. Nearly €130 ...

Irish Distillers has unveiled the 2018 vintage of Midleton Very Rare. The 35th edition in the renowned and collectable range, first unveiled in 1984, is a masterfully blended Irish whiskey, crafted at the Midleton Distillery by Master Distiller Brian Nation. Midleton Very Rare 2018 is the result of the careful blending of exceptional, rare and hand-selected single pot still and ...

Slane Distillery celebrated a major milestone last week when it filled its first barrel. The inaugural cask contains new make malt whiskey using barley harvested on the Slane Castle Estate, filled into a Sherry hogshead. “This is an important milestone for any new distillery, but one we are especially grateful for at Slane Distillery,” says Alan Buckley, Assistant Manager, Slane ...

By Emma Briones Rating: B+ Jameson is nowadays the flagship for Irish Whiskey. Much of that has to do with how sales of its entry-level, basic Jameson Irish Whiskey account for a huge proportion of the Irish Whiskey market, but some of it has to do with the quality of other top shelf Jameson expressions. The latest example, Jameson Bow ...

By Emma Briones Rating: B- Tomatin has recently launched a new limited edition range, inspired by nature elements that have been key to human evolution (wood, fire, earth, metal and water). These elements integral to whisky production as well, and that is why this Highlands distillery has decided to honor them. Tomatin’s new range is called Five Virtues and has ...