Welcome to Irish Whisky Distilleries

Welcome to the page on Planet Whiskies referring to Irish Whisky Distilleries. There are five distilleries at present mentioned on this page an thay are The Irishman Distillery, Old Locke’s Kilbeggan Distillery, Old Bushmills Distillery, The Cooley distillery, Clontarf Distillery and the Jameson Distillery. The Jameson brand name is probarly one of the most famous Irish whisky brands in the world and is a massive whisky with the America public.

More Irish whisky distilleries will be on this page in the near future, but if you would like your local distillery mentioned straight away please email Planet Whiskies and I will insert the distillery onto this page. All the Irish Whisky distilleries mention below have external web links to the distillery own site. This will give you the opportunity to research more information and improve you knowledge regarding the distillery in question.

Also remember to view the links just below this paragraph to read about all the distilleries in the world. There is an amazing list of distilleries and by looking through these page you start to realise how massive the whisky industry is to the world markets.

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Irish Whisky Distilleries

The Irishman Distillery (Walsh Whiskey Distillery)

The Irishman is a boutique producer of premium Irish Whiskies. Most notable is The Irishman 70 which has already claimed 4 gold meals this year including the International Spirits Challenge and a Double Gold at The San Francisco Spirits competition.

The Irishman specialise in re-creating some of Irelands lost whisky treasures such as Potstill whiskies. All the single malt whiskies that are distilled at the Irishman have to be aged for over a 10 years and there have a limited availability to 1000 cases in first year production to keep the demand for the whisky as high as possible. The actual distillery for the Irishman is located at Irelands famous Bushmills Distillery.

Our single malts are all limited editions which are signed and numbered. And this year see's The Irishman Rare Cask Strength being released. There are only 1400 bottles so get your now!! Click here to visit their website.

Latest News from The Irishman

The Irishman's 1st Vintage Release Since Their Partnership With Illva | Walsh Whiskey Distillery | Carlow, Ireland, December 2013

Jameson Distillery (Now at Midleton) (information from Planet Whiskies sister site www.greatwhiskies.com

Jameson Distillery was founded in 1780 in Dublin and become a great success throughout the 19th century as whiskies exports increased. Ireland was by far during this period the largest exporter of whisky is the world, but this came to an end when American Prohibition laws came into effect in 1919 and sales become nothing. Another factor for the decline of Irish whisky was because of the British market and in 1922 the British Empire introduced tariff barriers when the Ireland become independent. This prices Irish Whisky out of the market.

In 1966 Irish distilleries where fast become extinct and only three distilling companies were left in the Republic of Ireland. They were Cork Distillers Co Ltd, John Power & Son, and John Jameson & Sons. They thought the only way for the Irish Whisky industry in the Republic to survive was to join forces and a new company was formed. They were now called Irish Distillers. Six years later a fourth company joined Irish Distillers, but this time the distillery was from the North of Ireland and was Bushmills. Bushmills still has its distillery in the North and keeps the Bushmills name alive.

Soon after this date a new distillery was build in County Cork call Midleton and now Irish whisky is fighting back to become the success story again after all the troubled time of the early 20th century. Jameson is now distilled in Midleton , but then vatting take place in Jameson traditional  home town of Dublin. For more information click the link www.jamesonwhiskey.com

Latest News from Jameson Whiskey, Redbreast and Midleton (Irish Distillers)

Redbreast Irish Whiskey Introduces Its Oldest Ever Permanent Expression, 27 Years In The Making

Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has introduced Redbreast 27 Year Old, the oldest permanent expression in the beloved Redbreast series. An iconic addition to the collection, Redbreast 27 Year Old includes whiskey matured in ruby port barrels from Portugal’s Douro Valley to bring a new complexity and depth to the Redbreast collection. Read more

Introducing Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection. A new chapter for Irish luxury

February 2020 sees the launch of the first release from Ireland’s oldest ever whiskey collection. Midleton Very Rare, renowned as the Pinnacle of Irish Whiskey, is produced in Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork, Ireland and the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection is a collection of six releases. Read more

Jameson Calls On Fans To Join In This St. Patrick's Day Through 2020 Limited Edition Bottle

Jameson Irish Whiskey, the world’s favourite Irish whiskey, has unveiled its much-anticipated limited-edition bottle, designed by well-known Dublin-based designer and illustrator Hephee (Stephen Heffernan), marking the start of the brand’s global St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Read more

Irish Distillers: New Packaging for Jameson Caskmates Series

Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world's most enjoyed whiskeys, has unveiled a packaging revamp for its Jameson Caskmates Series. Read more

Irish Distillers: Two new and experimental Irish whiskeys within 'method and madness' range

Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s best-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has added two new and experimental, limited edition Irish whiskeys to its METHOD AND MADNESS range. Read more

Redbreast 12 Year Old Soars In Global Spirits Tastings

Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, which is crafted at Midleton Distillery by Irish Distillers – the producer of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys – has taken home the World Whisky Trophy at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition, one of the world’s most influential spirits competitions, now in it’s 50th year.  Read more

Evolution of the Jameson bottle and label is set to continue the success story over 50 years on

First introduced in 1968, the new smooth pack contains the same triple-distilled Jameson that has made it the world’s No.1 Irish whiskey

Jameson Irish Whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has unveiled an evolution of its iconic bottle and label design 50 years after it was first introduced. The refreshed look highlights the brand’s provenance, triple-distillation production method and premium quality cues to whiskey drinkers as it looks to strengthen its position as the world’s leading Irish whiskey.  Read more

The midleton very rare legacy continues with 2018 edition. Irish Distillers has unveiled the 2018 vintage of Midleton Very Rare: 3rd October 2018.

Irish Distillers, makers of the world's most enjoyed whiskeys, has unveiled the 2018 vintage of Midleton Very Rare. The 35th edition in the renowned and highly collectable range, first unveiled in 1984, is a masterfully blended Irish whiskey, crafted at the Midleton Distillery, Co Cork, by Master Distiller Brian Nation. Read more

Home of Jameson celebrates its first birthday as most-visited whiskey experience in the world : 9th April, 2018

More than 350,000 visitors from over 70 nations across the world visited new-look Jameson Distillery Bow St. in first year. Read more

Jameson Puts 'Taste' Centre-Stage In New Global Campaign :: 1st March, 2018

Jameson Irish Whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has unveiled its latest advertising platform, entitled 'Taste, That's Why'. The campaign launches across television, out of home, digital, display and social media in the USA from this month, ahead of a wider roll-out later this year. Read more

Trio Of Designers Bring Spirit Of Collaboration To Jameson's Annual St. Patrick's Day Bottle: 1st February, 2018

Jameson Irish whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers in Midleton Distillery, has kicked off St. Patrick's Day 2018 with its seventh annual limited-edition bottle design. For the first time in its history, Jameson has collaborated with a group of artists, representing the bravery, unity and opportunities that are possible when friends come together. Read more

Irish Distillers to invest €10m in production capacity at Midleton Distillery :: 19th January, 2017

Jameson Restructures Its Portfolio With New Family Of Irish Whiskeys :: 2nd June, 2016

St Patrick's Day: Jameson Leads Global Celebrations With Its Version Of The Perfect Irish Coffee :: 22nd March, 2016

Jameson Kick Starts 2015 St Patrick's Day Celebrations | Jameson & St Patrick's Day 17th March 2017 | 21st January 2015

Irish Distillers :: Midleton Distillery :: Jameson Unveils New Annual Packaging Release - 15th January, 2015

Jameson Irish Whiskey Launches Barrel Aged Cocktail Programme For Bartenders - 27th October, 2014

Irish Whiskey Cheer Continues As Jameson Reveals New Limited Edition For St. Patrick’s Day- 7th Feb, 2014

Jameson Irish Whiskey Spreads Spirit of the Irish - 25th February 2013

Jameson to Continue its Legendary Pace With Iron Horse TV Advertising - 21st February, 2013

Jameson Hits Four Million Cases - 23rd November, 2012

Jameson Launches Second Edition Of Its Film Making Competition 'Jameson First Shot' - 19th Nov, 2012

Jameson Irish Whiskey - St Partick's Day Celebrations Go Global with Jameson - 17th February, 2012

Jameson Highlights the worlds greatest urban escapes with the launch of new travel retail exclusive - 9th August, 2012

Jameson Launches Second Edition Of Its Film Making Competition 'Jameson First Shot' - 19th November, 2012

Old Locke’s Kilbeggan Distillery

Old Locke’s Distillery in Kilbeggan gain a license in 1757, but has not distilled whiskies since 1953. This distillery is believed to be the oldest licensed distillery in the world and when the distillery was in production they used all local material to produce whisky. This was pure water from the nearby Brosna River, ready supply of turf and grain growing locally in the nearby fields. The distillery is still open for tours, but this has to be as guest of a distiller.

They work closely with the 'The Cooley Distillery'. Contact details for this distillery where you can find out about tours around the museum and all the interesting facts about this most historic distillery in Ireland are

Locke's Distillery Museum, Kilbeggan, Co.Westmeath. Tel: +353 0506 32134, Fax: +353 0506 32134
Contact Email: lockesmuseum@iol.ie Website : /www.lockesdistillerymuseum.com

Old Bushmills Distillery

Old Bushmills Distillery first produced whisky is 1608 and is celebrating it's 400th anniversary this year (2008). They are famous worldwide with the Bushmills blends of whisky. The Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt whisky was also given by the New York Time a great award in tasting saying it was the best Irish Whisky on the market in 2006. This has of course helped the profile of Bushmills.

The distillery welcome visitors to their distillery in Antrim and will be more than happy to show you around the famous Irish distillery. Its distillery is also the oldest licensed distillery in the world and is a must visit. For more details can be found out at their website www.bushmills.com. Just fill out the form on the contact us page and ask for more information regarding tours and their whisky products. More details regarding Bushmills distillery can also be found out throught the sister site of Planet Whiskies at www.greatwhiskies.com where details regarding Bushmills 5 Year Old Single Malt can be found and more details about this historic distillery.

Latest News from Bushmills Distillery

Bushmills Irish Whiskey introduces new limited-edition single malt aged in indestructible Acacia wood casks

Bushmills, Co. Antrim, 12th December 2018: Bushmills® Irish Whiskey has released BUSHMILLS DISTILLERY EXCLUSIVE, a limited edition single malt whiskey aged in Acacia wood. Only available for purchase at The Old Bushmills Distillery, the unique release marks another innovation in Irish single malts from the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery. Read more

Bushmills Irish Whiskey Master Blender Becomes First Woman Inducted Into Whisky Magazine Hall Of Fame

Bushmills, Northern Ireland (29th November 2018): Helen Mulholland, Master Blender for Bushmills® Irish Whiskey, has been inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame. She is the first woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception in 2004. Read more

Bushmills® Irish Whiskey Introduces Port Cask Reserve – A Rare And Unique Cask-Matured Variant, Available Exclusively In Duty Free :: The Second Edition In The Limited Release Bushmills Steamship Collection :: 27th September, 2016

Bushmills :: Once In A Lifetime Celebration For Apprentice Cooper Chris Kane :: Bushmills® Irish Whiskey announces graduation of first Cooper in Ireland in over 30 years :: 16th September, 2016

Global sensation ‘of monsters and men’ set to rock bushmills live 2013 - only indie music festival in an irish whiskey distillery - 11th March, 2013

Bushmills™ Irish Whiskey sweeps the board at 2012 spirit competitions - 20th August, 2012

The Cooley Distillery

The Cooley distillery was built in 1987 and is Ireland's only Independent whisky Distillery. The distillery produces a full range of whiskies ranging from Single Grain whiskies to Single Malts. All these whisky are supplied to most of Europe's whisky retailers.

The Cooley Distillery also supplies whisky to the world wide market place with such whiskies as Knappoque, Clontarf, Brennans and Hennessy. With this distillery being independent this has brought great competition to the rest of the Irish whisky market and as a result Irish whiskey is growing at an excellent rate and is now the fastest growing brown spirit category in the world.

The contact details for the distillery are Cooley Distillery, Riverstown, Cooley, Co. Louth and their telephone number +353 (0)42 937 6102.

If you like to contact the head office the details are Cooley Distillery, 162 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3 and telephone number +353 (0)1 833 2833. More details can be found about the distillery history and the whisky brands that they produce on www.cooleywhiskey.com

Clontarf Distillery

Clontarf Distillery is owned by the Castle Brands Inc who are based in New York. The actual distillery is in Dublin and produces the whole range of Clontarf Single Malts and blended whiskies. They also produce the Knappogue Castle Single Malt Whisky on top of their Clontarf Malts.

They have a very interesting website where more details about the Castle Brands can be found. Castle Brands deal with a wide range of Alcholoic drinks that are outside the range of this website, but they include Boru Vodka, Gosling's Rum and Pallini. The mission for the Castle Brands company is to develop and grow their current portfolio of premium brands and become a force within the alcohol industry.

More details can be found on their website www.clontarfwhiskey.com

Latest News regarding Irish Whiskies

Rugby Supporters Celebrate Japanese Finish to Irish Spirit as Writers’ Tears Turns Japanese

Ireland – 2, September 2019: The always “on-the-ball” Bernard Walsh, co-founder of Walsh Whiskey, has released Writers’ Tears Copper Pot Japanese Cask Finish Irish whiskeyin time for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Read more

A Stunning Triumph For Sliabh Liag Distillers At 2019 Bartenders' Brand Awards

An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin scoops the coveted Gold Gin Category Champion medal and The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey lives up to its name with three medals

Donegal's Sliabh Liag Distillers today received the highest industry recognition from some of the most renowned names in the UK bar industry in securing the Gin Category Champion award for its An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin. Read more

Bringing whiskey distilling back to Donegal for the first time in 177 years: First Step Underway In Creation Of New Ardara Distillery

Sliabh Liag Distillers apply for planning permission

Sliabh Liag Distillers have taken the first step in their ambitious plan to bring whiskey distilling back to Donegal for the first time in 177 years. The distillery which produces An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin and The Legendary Silkie Irish Whiskey, has acquired the Show Field in Ardara, and will be formally submitting a planning application to Donegal County Council this week. Read more

New Irish Whiskey With A French Connection Writers' Tears Copper Pot Deau XO Cognac Cask Finish

Carlow, Ireland: 5 February, 2019:  Walsh Whiskey has released Writers’ Tears Copper Pot - Deau XO Cognac Cask Finish, a super-premium edition of its universally popular Writers’ Tears Copper Pot Irish whiskey. It is the fourth expression released under the Writers’ Tears range. Read more

Dublin Whiskey Bonding Tradition Is Honoured With New Red Spot Irish Whiskey Launch

The top spot in the Spot Whiskeys range is reimagined, rekindled and reintroduced from this month

Irish Distillers, producer of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has unveiled Red Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Last seen in the mid-1960s, this spicy new member of the Spot Whiskeys range offers whiskey drinkers further choice in the innovative super-premium Irish whiskey category. Read more 

Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey Launches New Cask Finish Series

The first expression in the new range of single malts will feature Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey aged in French oak casks from renowned Bordeaux winery, Château Pichon Baron. Read more

Read about the history and tasting notes for Redbreast 32-Year-Old Dream Cask Single Pot Cask Still Irish Whiskey

On World Whisky Day this year Redbreast 32-Year-Old Dream Cask Single Pot Cask Still Irish Whiskey was launched at the Irish Whisky Academy in Middleton. This Dream Cask was selected by Redbreast very own Bill Leighton. Read more

Walsh Whiskey Distillery Secures €4m Contract in Ontario, Canada: 1st March, 2018

Toronto, Canada & Royal Oak, Carlow, Ireland – 28th February March 2018: Walsh Whiskey Distillery, one of Ireland’s leading whiskey producers, has agreed a €4m contract over four years with Woodman Wines & Spirits Inc. for the exclusive sale of its full portfolio of 10 super-premium whiskeys under the Writers’ Tears and The Irishman portfolios in Ontario, Canada. The contract was signed as part of the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine’s Trade Mission to Canada and the United States led by Minister Michael Creed T.D. Read More 

Chapel Gate Whiskey: Ireland's First Modern Whiskey Bonder Launches First Release In The UK

JJ Corry ‘The Gael’ Irish Blended Whiskey Now Available

Cooraclare, Co. Clare, Ireland (October 17 2017) -- The Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Co., Ireland’s only whiskey bonder, has announced the launch of its first whiskey, J.J. Corry, in the U.K. market. Read more

A New Era for Luxury Irish Whiskey: Midleton Very Rare Bourbon barrel 1994: 7th October 2017

Irish Distillers has signalled a new era for luxury Irish whiskey with the launch of the Midleton Very Rare Cask Circle, a private members club offering individuals the opportunity to obtain their own personal Irish Whiskey. The launch of the Midleton Cask Circle coincides with the release of Midleton Very Rare Vintage 2017, the 34th edition of the renowned and highly collectable range of Irish whiskeys, first unveiled in 1984. Read more

Walsh Whiskey Distillery: Writers' Tears Red Head Wins The Masters: 10th August, 2017

Royal Oak, Co. Carlow, Ireland – 9 August 2017: Walsh Whiskey Distillery is delighted to announce that Writers’ Tears - Red Head, has been awarded Gold in the ‘Premium Single Malt’ category in this year’s Irish Whiskey Masters. Read more

Irish Distillers' Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength & Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy Are Named Masters Of Irish Whiskey

Irish Distillers’ prestige range of Irish whiskeys has demonstrated its unrivalled quality at The Irish Whiskey Masters 2017, scooping 12 out of the 52 medals on offer. 10 Gold medals were awarded across the portfolio, while Single Pot Still Irish Whiskeys, Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength and Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy, were recognised with coveted Master medals. Read more

Knappogue Castle Whiskey Range :: St Patrick's Day Cocktails :: Emerald Old Fashioned :: Dead Rabbit Irish Coffee :: 3rd March, 2016

Midleton Celebrates The Flavour Of Ireland With The First-Ever Virgin Irish Oak Finished Whiskey :: 25th February, 2015

Irish Distillers :: Midleton Distillery :: Pernod Ricard :: Redbreast Unveils Its First All Sherry Matured Whiskey :: 20th January, 2011

Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard Celebrate 30 years of Midleton Very Rare - 28th October, 2014

Irish Distillers Welcomes The Public To The Irish Whiskey Academy - 4th October, 2014

Irish Distillers Unveils Midleton Very Rare 2014 | 15th July, 2014

Irish Distillers Takes Top Honours In Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2014 - 19th November, 2013

Irish Distillers Introduces New Flavours And New Look For Paddy Irish Whiskey - 1st October, 2013

The Definitive Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Unveiled As Irish Distillers Launches Redbreast 21 - 27th September, 2013

New Look And New Whiskeys As Powers Goes Back To Its Roots - 2nd September, 2013

Irish Distillers Release The 2013 Edition Of Midleton Very Rare - 19th August, 2013

Irish Distillers Sweeps the Board at Whisky Awards - 25th March, 2013

Irish Distillers - Midleton launches exclisive single pot still single cask whiskey 12th February, 2013

Irish Distillers - Master Distiller Barry Crockett To Retire after 47 Years - 6th February, 2013

Irish Distillers Celebrated Yellow Spot Irish Whiskey Makes A Comeback - 24th May, 2012

Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard launches new website to celebrate Single Pot Still Whiskeys - 19th Sept, 2011

Irish Distillers celebrates single pot still whiskey with launch of new initiative - 7th April, 2011

Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard wins top awards at prestigious spirit competition - 6th April, 2011

Knappogue Castle Twin Wood Single Malt Irish Whiskey, 7th February, 2011

Knappogue Castle Whiskey Introduces 12 Year Old, 1st July, 2010

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