Irish Whiskey Magazine

18/08/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘!

Curraghmore Whiskey Announce release of 2026 Triple Cask Irish Whiskey and the unveiling of their Annamh Collection.

more: https://www.irishwhiskeymagazine.com/news/new-releases/curraghmore-2026-triple-cask-release-and-the-annamh-collection/

11/08/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘!

Following on from the success of their first release of Ardara Single Malt in 2025, The Ardara Distillery have released their 2026 editions. With their signature style of peated triple distilled Irish Single Malt the two new releases are available at 46% ABV and Cask Strength of a hefty 60.9% ABV.

more: https://www.irishwhiskeymagazine.com/news/new-releases/the-ardara-releases-second-edition-of-ardara-single-malt-irish-whiskey/

06/08/2026

It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of June O'Connell founder of Skellig Six18 Distillery and proud promoter of all things Irish. After a twenty year career as a top lawyer, in 2019, June took the giant leap and founded Skellig Six18 Distillery in her home county of Kerry of which she was so proud. One could not fail but to be impressed by her passion and enthusiasm in all that she did. She did this with grace and dignity whilst still being full of encouragement and support for others. Taken far too young. Our sincere condolences to her family and friends. R.I.P.

10/07/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗦!

Croithlí summer gathering marks anniversary with two new whiskey launches

Marking the fourth anniversary of their award-winning visitor centre, The Crolly Distillery celebrate with launch of a limited edition single cask double distilled single malt release and a new permanent edition to their portfolio of a triple distilled single malt.

more: https://www.irishwhiskeymagazine.com/news/new-releases/crolly-distillery-marks-fourth-anniversary/

26/06/2026

This is now LIVE at

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/consultations/public-consultation-on-proposed-amendments-to-the-irish-whiskey-technical-file/

𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘆

The Government’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is set to open Public Consultation on Irish Whiskey Product Specification

Following a lengthy consultation with the Irish Whiskey producers and representatives the proposed changes will be opened up to for Public Consultation.

The consultation begins on 26th June 2026 and shall be open for a period of 10 weeks.

details: https://www.irishwhiskeymagazine.com/news/latest-news/consultation-on-irish-whiskey-product-specification/

24/06/2026

𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘆

The Government’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is set to open Public Consultation on Irish Whiskey Product Specification

Following a lengthy consultation with the Irish Whiskey producers and representatives the proposed changes will be opened up to for Public Consultation.

The consultation begins on 26th June 2026 and shall be open for a period of 10 weeks.

details: https://www.irishwhiskeymagazine.com/news/latest-news/consultation-on-irish-whiskey-product-specification/

23/06/2026

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀!

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘆

Having taken an initial minority stake in the business in 2017, to a majority stake in 2022, and as of today full ownership.

read press release:
https://www.irishwhiskeymagazine.com/news/latest-news/bacardi-full-acquires-teeling-irish-whiskey/

09/06/2026

Congratulations to The Ardara Distillery Distillery as they pick up two major International awards!

more: https://www.irishwhiskeymagazine.com/news/latest-news/ardara-distillery-wins-two-international-awards/

02/06/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘!

𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘆 announce their first single cask release!

A 7-year-old single malt finished in a Sauterne cask with limited release of just 344 bottles. Bottled at the cask’s strength of 59.1% ABV.

Available for €69.95 exclusively from the Ballina Whiskey website

more: https://irishwhiskeymagazine.com/news/new-releases/ballina-7yo-sauternes-aged-irish-whiskey/

21/05/2026

𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀

Ireland’s first independent Irish whiskey inventory report, commissioned by LYQD, reveals the scale, resilience and untapped potential of one of the world’s fastest-growing whiskey categories.

Some interesting and in-depth analysis and reporting available to download from LYQD website.

more info: https://www.irishwhiskeymagazine.com/news/latest-news/lyqd-publishes-irish-whiskey-supply-report/