Drinks Industry Ireland Magazine

08/12/2025

Tipp top tipples

Jennifer Nickerson, MD Tipperary Boutique Distillery, is the only female whiskey distillery and poitin producer in Ireland. Her husband Liam is the sixth generation of the Ahearn Family to grow and harvest barley on the land situated at Ballindoney outside of Cahir in Co. Tipperary. She tells Drinks Industry Ireland about their recent success with their premium Single Estate Whiskey Distillery and how she’s focused on setting up ‘new traditions’ in their sustainably run distillery

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/tipp-top-tipples/

05/12/2025

Keeping the West alive

For over two decades, John Nevin has kept the doors of his family’s rural pub open seven days a week, weathering recessions, restrictions and rising costs. Now, thanks to the Great Western Greenway and a loyal mix of locals and tourists, Nevin’s of Newport is proving that rural hospitality still has a strong heartbeat in Co Mayo

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/keeping-the-west-alive/

Nevins Newfield Inn

04/12/2025

Free to choose

Ireland’s drinking culture is changing, and changing fast. Once defined by all-or-nothing choices, the modern Irish consumer is now embracing a far more flexible approach to social drinking. Drinks Industry Ireland reviews the fast growing NoLo category

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/free-to-choose/

Peroni Nastro Azzurro Kylie Minogue Wines Heineken Classic Drinks Santa Rita Ireland

04/12/2025

Raising the bar

As retailers and hospitality operators prepare for the all-important festive season, premium cognac continues to shine as a category that delivers both strong consumer demand and reliable trade-up opportunities. Drinks Industry Ireland reports

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/raising-the-bar/

Hennessy Rémy Martin

03/12/2025

Working to purvey the perfect pint

Jason Cox, on-trade director of Heineken Ireland talks to Fionnuala Carolan about his joy at working in the “iconic” Irish on-trade sector, the investment in educating bar staff and the ongoing work by Heineken to advance the quality of the zero zero category

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/working-to-purvey-the-perfect-pint/

03/12/2025

Precious minerals

While the old reliables continue to dominate, the soft drinks market is experiencing continual product innovation to try to satisfy curious consumers. Drinks Industry Ireland takes a close look at how the overall category is preforming

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/precious-minerals/

Coca-Cola HBC Carlsberg Britvic The London Essence Company Schweppes

02/12/2025

Lights on at The Oarsman

Ringsend’s Oarsman lights up Dublin with festive flair as Tunney’s Bar launches, cementing its status as a top Christmas pub

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/lights-on-at-the-oarsman/

01/12/2025

Time to cheers

Ireland’s drinks industry is raising the bar this festive season, blending tradition with bold innovation. Drinks Industry Ireland reports on the many brands set to make a splash this Christmas season

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/time-to-cheers/

Garavogue Powerscourt Distillery West Cork Irish Whiskey Jameson Irish Whiskey Ahascragh Distillery The Echlinville Distillery Intrepid Spirits Quintessential Wines

27/11/2025

Drinks Industry Ireland November/December issue is now available

Inside this issue: Heineken’s on-trade insights, Mayo’s tech-boosted Newfield Inn, and features on Christmas drinks, Soft drinks, Cognac and NoLo trends

In the November/December issue of Drinks Industry Ireland, Jason Cox, on-trade director of Heineken, talks about the uniqueness of the Irish pub, Heineken’s investment in the zero zero category and the importance of training bar staff.

Meanwhile, Fionnuala Carolan sat down with John Nevin of Nevins Newfield Inn, Co Mayo, to hear about how he’s built a successful business around the local Greenway and his use of service robots to support staff.

Wishing all our readers a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year from all the team at Drinks Industry Ireland.

View the digital version here https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/drinks-industry-ireland-november-december-digital-edition-now-available/

27/11/2025

Petmania launches ‘Paws Welcome’ Christmas

Campaign invites families to make festive memories with their pets, and calls on local venues to join Ireland’s growing pet-friendly movement

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Marketing Petmania launches ‘Paws Welcome’ Christmas 13 minutes ago Campaign invites families to make festive memories with their pets, and calls on local venues to join Ireland’s growing pet-friendly movement This Christmas, Petmania, Ireland’s leading pet retailer, is inviting pet lovers t...

26/11/2025

Industry professionals celebrate Luxardo launch in style

The Luxardo range is now available to the on-trade exclusively from Musgrave MarketPlace

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/industry-professionals-celebrate-luxardo-launch-in-style/

18/11/2025

Hospitality Expo 2026 returns to RDS

Hospitality Expo 2026 reunites Ireland’s foodservice and retail sectors this February, showcasing trends, technology and over 200 suppliers

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/hospitality-expo-2026-returns-to-rds/