Hi, So you're all very welcome to Dave's Irish Whiskey Blog. I thought I'd use my first post to set out exactly how I see this blog going so people understand from the outset. The most important thing for me is that readers understand that I'm totally new to this fabulous world. On this blog … Continue reading Intro and purpose of blog.
A taste of the Wicklow Mountains
Last week I got an email from Sean at Glendalough Distillery informing me that they were about to launch a Pot Still Whiskey. He asked would I like to receive a bottle of it, to try it out before the launch date, which is today! There was of course only one answer to that. Eh..... Yes Seán, I … Continue reading A taste of the Wicklow Mountains
Irishman makes Scorsese an offer he cant refuse!
Irishman Makes Scorsese an Offer He Can’t Refuse! Carlow – Ireland, 24 September 2019: Great excitement is building worldwide in anticipation of the World Premiere of the Martin Scorsese movie “The Irishman” at the New York Film Festival this Friday (27th September). The movie stars a legendary cast led by Robert De Niro, Al … Continue reading Irishman makes Scorsese an offer he cant refuse!
Powers history returns to Wexford
Wexford, 19th August 2019: Irish Distillers, Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, today donated the records from the Power family’s Oylegate estate to Wexford County Archive. The renowned Power family – of whiskey fame – chose to settle in Oylegate in … Continue reading Powers history returns to Wexford
2019 Writers Tears CS launched
Another Vintage Year for Writers’ Tears Cask Strength – Ireland’s Most Unique Cask Strength Whiskey 9th Release of the super-premium Writers’ Tears Cask Strength whiskey is limited to 3,780 bottles worldwide. Carlow, Ireland – 26th July 2018: The 2019 vintage of Writers’ Tears Cask Strength whiskey has been launched to great acclaim at … Continue reading 2019 Writers Tears CS launched
40 year wait comes to an end.
Irish Distillers appoints first new Cooper in over 40 years Killian O’Mahony appointed as Cooper at Midleton Distillery Midleton, May 28th, 2019 – Irish Distillers, Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines, and producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has today announced the appointment of Killian O’Mahony as Cooper, … Continue reading 40 year wait comes to an end.
‘A Story of Irish Whiskey’ Podcast
Irish Distillers launches ‘A Story of Irish Whiskey’ podcast series The five-part series brings the history of the highs and lows of Irish whiskey to life focusing on the three families that came together to save it from extinction Dublin, May 23rd, 2019 – Irish Distillers, Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer … Continue reading ‘A Story of Irish Whiskey’ Podcast
New road for Powers
A Powers Irish Whiskey pre made cocktail! I'm not one that drinks to many cocktails so I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this. As a huge fan of the history of the brand and the liquid in the bottle, its a strange move in my eyes. However, is it one I'm hoping will be successful in getting more … Continue reading New road for Powers
