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2018 - First Year Irish Spirits Exports Exceed €1bn, Report Shows

2018 was the first year that spirits exports were worth more than €1 billion to the Republic of Ireland’s economy, research shows. Gin sales...

New Trade Deal Means No Tariffs On Whiskey Exports For NI To Southern Africa

The UK Government has agreed a continuity trade agreement with the Southern African Customs Union and Mozambique 'guarantees zero tariffs post-Brexit...

Irish Whiskey Awarded Legal Protection In India

Irish Whiskey has been awarded legal protection in India, which is the world’s largest whiskey market. India has granted geographic indication (GI...

New €10M Micro-Distillery Due To Open Along Ring Of Kerry

Skellig six18 is reportedly set to open a new €10 million mico-distillery along the Ring of Kerry, according to the Irish Times. The micro-distille...

Aldi Ireland To Stock And Sell Cork-Based Ardfallen Irish Whiskey

German-based discount retailer Aldi Ireland has introduced Ardfallen Irish Whiskey across its stores nationwide. The new whiskey, which is produced by W...

The Sexton Whiskey Invites Photographers To Submit Work For Exhibition

The Sexton Whiskey has announced a call for entry to invite photographers to submit work for consideration to be featured in an exhibition in Temple Bar, D...

Pernod Ricard Adds US Premium Brand Whiskey To Its Portfolio

Pernod Ricard said on Friday it was acquiring Kentucky-based Rabbit Hole Whiskey, a high-end whiskey and bourbon maker founded seven years ago, as it seeks...

Global Alcohol Consumption Falls Again, But Clear Skies Ahead

Global alcohol consumption fell by 1.6% in 2018, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, but the group hinted at a possible return to growth. Total co...