Thursday, January 15, 2015

Irish food and drink exports hit €10.5 billion in 2014


Irish food and drink exports hit €10.5 billion in 2014
Irish whiskey is now the fastest-growing spirit in the world with seven million nine-litre cases exported last year; this is projected to grow to 25 million ...

How to Properly Taste Bourbon

How to Properly Taste Bourbon
In 1795, Jacob Beam made his first barrel of whiskey about twenty-five miles from where were the Jim Beam Distillery sits today. “Jacob's son David ...

Bourbon and craft beer certification programs launched in the US and Canada

Bourbon and craft beer certification programs launched in the US and Canada
A certification program has been launched in Kentucky in the aim of promoting Louisville as the heart of bourbon whiskey and making 'bourbon ...

When it comes to Pappy Van Winkle, blood isn't thicker than bourbon

When it comes to Pappy Van Winkle, blood isn't thicker than bourbon
According to a lawsuit filed by his brother, Tim Hue, the current president, Gordon took more than $234,000 worth of bourbon with him, including 13 ...

Refresh Your Home Bar with 12 Premium Spirits for the 12 Months of 2015



Refresh Your Home Bar with 12 Premium Spirits for the 12 Months of 2015
Kavalan Single-Malt Whisky: Who knew Taiwan would become such a dynamic whisky producing nation? Single-malt lovers will be delightfully ...

Canadian, eh?


Canadian, eh?
Canadian whisky sales, particularly in the premium tier, have soared in the past two years, notes Davin de Kergommeaux, author of Canadian Whisky: ...

Eco-friendly Wymondham wine shop teams up with whisky writer to launch refillable World Whisky ...


Eco-friendly Wymondham wine shop teams up with whisky writer to launch refillable World Whisky ...
The 250ml bottles of whisky are drawn from their 'Crafted Cask' barrel, ... offering for whisky enthusiasts which has received great feedback since we ...

Is Japanese Whisky Better Than Scotch?


Is Japanese Whisky Better Than Scotch?
“Massan,” a new miniseries about one of the founders of Japanese whisky, was airing. It tells the story of Masataka Taketsuru, who went to Scotland in ...

Michael Owen stars in another cringeworthy advert for Japanese whiskey

Michael Owen stars in another cringeworthy advert for Japanese whiskey
There are some things in football that are almost guaranteed; Cristiano Ronaldo scoring goals, Arsene Wenger moaning after a defeat and Harry ...

More women drinking whiskey


More women drinking whiskey
Through the past decade, Paulsen has seen favorites come and go but one drink has recently been gaining popularity among women—Whiskey.

Whiskey bottles uncovered in Spencer attic a 'find of the decade'


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Whiskey bottles uncovered in Spencer attic a 'find of the decade'
SPENCER — Avid bottle collector John Patterson Jr. still can't believe how close he was to these rare whiskey bottles without ever knowing it. Back in ...

Warm yourself with the history of Irish Whiskey in Dublin's city center


Warm yourself with the history of Irish Whiskey in Dublin's city center (PHOTOS)
The Irish Whiskey Museum officially launches on Grafton Street to tell the real history of Irish whiskey. Photo by: Peter Whittaker / Irish Whiskey ...

Is Japanese Whisky Better Than Scotch?


Is Japanese Whisky Better Than Scotch?
So what of Japanese whisky? The first thing to note is that it's the nearest in style to Scotch whisky. In fact, tasting a range of whiskies back in London ...