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Scotch Whisky News
If the past few weeks are any guide, Scotch whisky is leaning hard into luxury experiences and playful innovation as we roll into autumn, the
October 23, 2025
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International Whiskey Blog and Whiskey Reviews by Whiskey Blogger Stuart McNamara.
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4 Pooka Irish Whiskey
Bushmills Causeway Coast. 1999 and 2010 Cask Releases
Bushmills Irish Whiskey tell me that they have just unveiled two expressions from its 2023 Causeway Collection which will be available exclusively on the island of
November 9, 2023
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Education and Training
Irish University Courses in Brewing and Distilling
In recent years I have been privileged to be involved in the development of Brewing and Distilling programmes in Irish Universities. I have been particularly
November 9, 2023
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3 Pooka Irish Whiskey
Ogham Whiskey sells out first limited edition in less than twenty four hours.
OGHAM WHISKEY SELLS OUT FIRST LIMITED RELEASE IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS Irish Rugby Stars Adam and Dan Leavy launched Ogham Ogham Whiskey this
May 19, 2023
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Ahascragh Distillers
Ahascragh Distillers announce 7 Year Old Single Grain Release
AHASCRAGH DISTILLERS EXPAND THEIR FAMILY BOND SERIES WITH A SINGLE GRAIN RELEASE Ahascragh Distillery expand their Family Bond series with their first Single Grain Irish
December 10, 2022
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Education and Training
Maynooth University Brewing and Distilling Micro-Credentials
In February of this year, I was invited by Maynooth University (MU) in Ireland to join colleagues from industry and academia in interviews and workshop
November 3, 2022
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Great Northern Distillery
Brian Watts – An Appreciation
Brian Watts – An Appreciation. Our great friend and Irish Whiskey Colleague Brian Watts, the Master Distiller and General manager of Great Northern Distillery (GND)
November 1, 2022
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4 Pooka Irish Whiskey
Lambay 20-Year-Old Single Malt – The Castle Prestige Edition
Lambay Irish Whiskey release a 20-Year-Old Single Malt – The Castle Prestige Edition The story of Lambay Whiskey centres around two great families, the Baring
November 1, 2022
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3 Pooka Irish Whiskey
Roe & Co Coffee Stout Finished Irish Whiskey
Roe & Co Coffee Stout Finished Irish Whiskey Roe & Co is one of Dublin’s newest Distilleries. Opened by Diageo in 2019, with absolutely no
October 3, 2022
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American Whiskey
Buffalo Trace Distillery Whiskey Production accelerates as $1.2 Bn Expansion Continues
Buffalo Trace Distillery Whiskey Production accelerates as $1.2 Bn Expansion Continues In the last five years, Buffalo Trace has increased supplies to consumers by 50%
August 31, 2022
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Irish Whiskey
The origins of International Irish Whiskey Day™ – 3rd March #irishwhiskeyday
The origins of International Irish Whiskey Day. With less than a week to go to International Irish Whiskey Day 2022 #irishwhiskeyday on Thursday 3rd March,
February 25, 2022
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Dublin Whiskey Trail
New Updated Teeling Distillery Tour Experience
The Teeling Whiskey Distillery in the heart of Dublin’s historic Newmarket has long been a popular visitor attraction on the Irish Whiskey Trail and Dublin
February 20, 2022
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American Whiskey
Buffalo Trace Distillery 2022 Charity Bottle Donation
Buffalo Trace Distillery 2022 begins by Donating 2,022 Bottles Including its First NFT with Unique OFC Vintage 6 Litre Bottle. Buffalo Trace Distillery Asks
January 13, 2022
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Irish Whiskey
Teeling Whiskey Distillery Win Sustainable Distillery of the Year Award
Teeling Whiskey have been in touch to say that their distillery was awarded the top honour of ‘Sustainable Distillery of the Year’ at Whisky Magazine’s
November 26, 2021
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3 Pooka Irish Whiskey
AHASCRAGH DISTILLERS LAUNCH NEW IRISH WHISKEY RELEASES
AHASCRAGH DISTILLERS LAUNCH NEW IRISH WHISKEY RELEASES Ahascragh Distillers are a new Irish Whiskey brand who have already begun work on converting an old mill
November 25, 2021
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3 Pooka Irish Whiskey
First Ballykeefe Single Malt Whiskey from Ballykeefe Distillery
First Ballykeefe Single Malt Whiskey from Ballykeefe Distillery First Ballykeefe Single Malt – Casks 53, 54 and 55 For the first time in 200
November 23, 2021
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Clonakilty Distillery
Clonakilty Distillery Launch Galley Head Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Clonakilty Distillery Launch New Galley Head Whiskey Expression. Clonakilty Distillery is located on the edge of Clonaklity town in West Cork on the south west
November 11, 2021
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Dartmoor Whisky
Dartmoor Whisky. An English Whisky Distillery
Did you know that there are Whisky distilleries in England distilling “English” whisky? In fact there are now 24 active whisky distilleries in England. One
November 5, 2021
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4 Pooka Irish Whiskey
Writers Tears Icewine Cask Finish. A 4 Pooka Surprise.
Writers Tears Icewine Cask Finish A special collaboration with the Inniskillin Winery in Niagara, Ontario, Canada’s original estate winery, yields a unique expression of the
October 18, 2021
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3 Pooka Irish Whiskey
THE MACALLAN A NIGHT ON EARTH IN SCOTLAND – CAPTURING THE JOY OF CELEBRATING NEW YEAR
The Macallan A Night on Earth in Scotland – Capturing the Joy of Celebrating the New Year. The Macallan has unveiled A Night on Earth
October 13, 2021
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4 Pooka Irish Whiskey
Teeling Renaissance 4
Teeling Whiskey Unveils Teeling Renaissance 4 – The Fourth Bottling in their Award-Winning Renaissance Single Malt Series Teeling Whiskey, has just unveiled Teeling Renaissance 4,
October 12, 2021
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3 Pooka Irish Whiskey
Dingle Single Malt Batch 6. The End of an Era
It’s official. The day has come. As forecast in my most recent Dingle Whiskey related post last month, Dingle Single Malt and Jags , Dingle
September 28, 2021
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Stuart's Whiskey Blog
The Macallan Double Cask 30 Year Old
THE MACALLAN UNVEILS DOUBLE CASK 30 YEARS OLD – AN EXCEPTIONAL SINGLE MALT WHISKY TO BE SAVOURED The Macallan has introduced Double Cask 30 Years
September 28, 2021
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3 Pooka Irish Whiskey
Walsh Whiskey Writers Tears Single Pot Still Pedro Ximenez and Marsala Cask Finish
Walsh Whiskey announce release in October of a Writers Tears Single Pot Still in a Pedro Ximenez and Marsala Cask Finish. Walsh Whiskey in Carlow
September 27, 2021
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International Irish Whiskey Day 3/3 #irishwhiskeyday
