Drinks Industry Ireland Magazine

15/10/2025

Jameson Irish Whiskey Irish Whiskey reveals fresh new family line-up

Jameson Distiller's batch' new look unveiled from Midleton, the world's 'most awarded' international distillery

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/jameson-reveals-fresh-new-family-line-up/

09/10/2025

A hard working kitchen

Fionnuala Carolan spoke to Mark Heather, co-owner and operator of Dún Laoghaire’s The Purty Kitchen, about how he and his partner James Burgess turned a lockdown gamble into a case study in adaptability, premiumisation, and people-first hospitality

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/a-hard-working-kitchen/

08/10/2025

Publicans welcome VAT reduction but timeline is “unacceptable”

The Vintners' Federation of Ireland and The Licensed Vintners Association welcome VAT9 but bemoan lack of change to excise and failure to implement draught excise rebate scheme

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On-trade Publicans welcome VAT reduction but timeline is “unacceptable” 3 hours ago The VFI and LVA welcome VAT9 but bemoan lack of change to excise and failure to implement draught excise rebate scheme Pat Crotty – CEO Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) Picture Conor McCabe Photography. ...

07/10/2025

Bourbon’s bold new chapter where traditon meets innovation

From Missouri’s historic distilleries to Ireland’s cask finishes and the global stage of the Ryder Cup, bourbon is proving its legacy lies not just in heritage but in reinvention

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/bourbons-bold-new-chapter-where-traditon-meets-innovation/

Roaming Road Spirits Woodford Reserve

06/10/2025

Croxsons to unveil new spirits range at ExCeL

Family-owned glass specialist Croxsons will debut its new premium spirits bottle range at London Packaging Week, 15–16 October

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/croxsons-to-unveil-new-spirits-range-at-excel/

06/10/2025

The Exchange opens in Temple Bar

Housed in a grand historic building near Christchurch, The Exchange brings bold global flavours and vibrant dining to Dublin

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/the-exchange-opens-in-temple-bar/

01/10/2025

The home of whiskey

With Irish whiskey exports surpassing €1 billion in value, Irish companies are riding a wave of success at the moment that doesn’t look like it’s about to stop any time soon. Drinks Industry Ireland takes a look at the very lucrative Irish whiskey market

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/the-home-of-whiskey/

Powerscourt Distillery Clonakilty Distillery West Cork Irish Whiskey Writers' Tears Whiskey The Irishman Whiskey Ahascragh Distillery Glendalough Distillery Slane Whiskey

30/09/2025

NOffLA - National Off-Licence Association announces Irish Wine Show Star Awards but warns that Ireland is a European outlier on alcohol tax

Government delay to labelling rules welcome, but uncertainty remains

Off-trade NoffLA announces Irish Wine Show Star Awards but warns that Ireland is a European outlier on alcohol tax 57 minutes ago Government delay to labelling rules welcome, but uncertainty remains Gary O’Donovan, Council Member of NOffLA spoke at the awards about the high tax burden on Irish win...

29/09/2025

Drinks Industry Ireland September/October issue is out now

In the September/October issue of Drinks Industry Ireland, we chat to Mark Heather of The Purty Kitchen about navigating tight margins in the hospitality industry and how he still gets a buzz from the daily grind.

Meanwhile, Fionnuala Carolan sat down with Andrew Rudd of Medley Events to chat being agile, while not reinventing the wheel.

Elsewhere, we spoke to Tony Healy of Dundalk Bay Brewery & Distillery about how the export market is where the growth lies due to the might of the big brands here at home.

Finally, there are also in-depth features on Irish Whiskey and Bourbon to whet your whistle.

The upcoming category features planned for the November/December edition of Drinks Industry Ireland are;
• Xmas Drinks (Alcoholic)
• Xmas Soft Drinks & Mixers
• No/Low Alcohol Drinks
• Cognac/Brandy
• Best of the Year
• Sparkling Wine

To find out more, contact the sales team – Ian Mulvaney [email protected] an/or Mark Morgan [email protected]

Read the digital version here https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/drinks-industry-ireland-september-october-edition/

25/09/2025

LVA Conference 2025 shapes pub future

The The Licensed Vintners Association Conference 2025 explored trends in Dublin pubs, from low-alcohol drinks to refurbishment and next-generation consumer preferences

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/lva-conference-2025-shapes-pub-future/

25/09/2025

Bulmers Irish Cider celebrates 90 years in Ireland

Bulmers celebrates 90 years with a nationwide campaign, honoring its heritage, people, and innovation while partnering with O’Neills on a limited-edition jersey

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/bulmers-celebrates-90-years-in-ireland/

24/09/2025

Research shows moderation now the norm

Heineken Ireland today (24 September) unveiled a new report, Always a Choice: How Socialising is Changing in Ireland, which highlights how attitudes and behaviours around alcohol in this country are shifting, and how the nation is embracing greater freedom of consumption choice.

Read more: https://www.drinksindustryireland.ie/research-shows-moderation-now-the-norm/