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Blacks Distillery Launches First Irish Rum

Black’s Distillery in Kinsale, Co Cork has announced the launch of 'Blacks Spiced Irish Rum', the first Irish rum. The new spirit is Ireland&rsquo...

Did You Know ...? 23 January, 2018

Did you know … After the Toblerone debacle, McVitie's famous Digestives have become the next victim of post-Brexit ‘shrinkflation’....

Irish Spirits Association Calls On Shops To Remove ‘Gin’ Kits

Head of the Irish Spirits Association, William Lavelle, has called on Irish retailers to remove Make Your Own Gin kits from stores. These kits are avail...

New Report Reveals Gin Was Ireland's Fastest-Growing Spirit In 2016

A new report compiled by the Ibec-affiliated Irish Spirits Association indicates that the amount of licensed spirits producers in Ireland doubled between 2...

More Foreign Investment In Irish Craft Spirits

Mark Anthony Brands, the fast-growing North American drinks production and distribution company, has invested €3.5m to take a significant but undisclo...