Meath-based Boann Distillery has scooped Family Food and Drink Producer of the Year at the 2025 Family Business Awards, recognising the Cooney family’s outstanding contribution to Irish craftsmanship, innovation, and enterprise. The Family Business Awards celebrate Ireland’s most exceptional family-run enterprises – those who set new benchmarks for excellence and continue to make a lasting …
By Douglas Fraser Grade: A Proper 12 was co-founded by Irishman and former UFC Champion Connor MacGregor, but the brand is now owned by Proximo Spirits. Following scandal, MacGregor is no longer the public face of the brand. The 13 Year Limited release is the first of the 13 Year series of single malt whiskeys, …
By Randall H. Borkus Rating: B Bushmills’ Distillery began in 1608 with a royal distillery license granted to Sir Thomas Phillips, which serves as the basis for the brand’s claim as the world’s oldest licensed distillery. However, the actual and direct lineage of the distillery was founded in 1784 by Hugh Anderson. Bushmills is best …
By Richard Thomas Going into 2025, the tea leaves were already looking like at least a slowdown in sales was looming. By the end of September, the picture was one of a sales slump rather than a mere slowdown. After fifteen years, the US Bourbon Boom was over, while across the Atlantic sales were down …
On Thursday, former US President Barrack Obama received the Freedom of the City from Lord Mayor Ray McAdam of Dublin. In a ceremony held at the Shelbourne Hotel, Obama was also presented with a first edition copy of the novel Ulysses by James Joyce, first published in 1922; and an ultra-aged bottle of Teeling single …
Whiskey cocktails aren’t just relics from some dusty bar menu – they’ve earned their spot because they deliver. Smooth, strong, and versatile enough to fit any mood, they’re the kind of drinks that win people over even when they swear they “don’t like whiskey.” I’ve watched friends do a full 180 after one proper Whiskey …
When people talk about great spirits, Ireland almost always finds its place in the conversation. Irish whiskey holds a special charm, mixing history, tradition, and craftsmanship in every bottle. But what exactly makes it so respected, and what is an Irish whiskey compared to others? From aging rules to unique production methods, this spirit continues …
By Richard Thomas Rating: A Minneapolis’s O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company has shipped it’s oldest offering yet through its Keeper’s Heart brand: a 32 year old Irish single malt. That is much older than the previous release from Keeper’s Heart of this type, last year’s 21 year old. O’Shaughnessy is the distillery that acquired the services of …
When choosing a gift whisky without much experience, it is easy to end up with a rather specific drink for a fairly decent amount of money. At the same time, the person you are going to give the bottle to is not always an avid whisky connoisseur who loves special varieties with original flavors and …
In an extraordinary celebration of time, tradition, and craftsmanship, Keeper’s Heart is proud to introduce its most exclusive release to date: Keeper’s Heart 32-Year-Old Irish Single Malt. With only one barrel available, this ultra-limited expression will launch September 2025, offering collectors a truly once-in-a-lifetime whiskey. The release is bottled at a robust 54.9% ABV and …
