Whiskey
Pat O'Toole on 25 Sep 2021
A Signpost towards sustainability - Kermit would approve
Boris Johnson's remark this week to the UN that it's easy being green might be true for him, but tell that to a Welsh miner or a Bórd Na Móna worker from Edenderry or an Irish farmer.
Ciara Leahy on 18 Sep 2021
Food News - The Irish whiskey industry continues to develop
The 'Mill House' limited edition Single Grain Amarone finish will have whiskey lovers talking, writes Ciara Leahy.
Siobhán Walsh on 04 Aug 2021
My Farming Week: Robert Milne, Ballymorgan, Co Wexford
Robert Milne has been busy this week cutting oats and oilseed rape with spring barley also ready to go in Co Wexford.
The Dealer on 21 Jul 2021
Minister takes on new department to help whiskey industry
The Minister for Agriculture is promoting visits to whiskey distilleries, but only some of them.
Ciara Leahy on 09 Jul 2021
Food news: launch of Midleton whiskey club
Whiskey lovers, get excited for the most exclusive membership in town.
Anne O'Donoghue on 02 Jul 2021
Entertainment: The podcast playlist
Are you looking for some new to listen to? Look no further than these Irish Country Living approved podcasts.
Ciara Leahy on 16 Jun 2021
A snapshot of Irish whiskey
A new distillery for the first time in 180 years in Donegal and dining in distilleries in Dublin, writes Ciara Leahy.
Ciara Leahy on 16 Jun 2021
The next generation of Irish whiskey
Blending and distilling, combining the flavours of the future. The young ambitious professionals working in Irish Distillers are the next generation to drive Irish whiskey forward, writes Ciara Leahy.
Amii McKeever on 16 Jun 2021
Fercullen Irish whiskey, a new name from an ancient place
At 397ft, the Powerscourt Waterfall is the tallest in Ireland, formed over time much like Irish whiskeys. Joining in this proud tradition is the Powerscourt Distillery, writes Amii McKeever
Amy Forde on 14 Jun 2021
Calls for new rules of origin to protect cross-border dairy
New rules of origin would safeguard a key feature of the Good Friday Agreement and all-island economy, the dairy and whiskey industries have said.
Siobhán Walsh on 10 Mar 2021
Ballykeefe releases its first whiskey from mixed farm in Co Kilkenny
The Ging family farm not only grows the grain, it produces the whiskey and feeds its cattle from the byproducts.
Siobhán Walsh on 03 Mar 2021
Why terroir could change the face of Irish whiskey production
The popularity of the product shows the importance of provenance. Waterford Distillery's breakthrough could revolutionise the Irish whiskey market.
The Dealer on 24 Feb 2021
Waterford Whisky proves Irish barley creates unique flavours
The concept is based around Terroir and last week Teagasc published a scientific paper proving that Terroir exists in Irish barley and whiskey production.
Siobhán Walsh on 18 Feb 2021
Terroir does exist in Irish whiskey – Teagasc
‘Terroir’ is a term used to describe how the environment surrounding a crop can affect its physical expression and is commonly used in wine and cognac.
Lorcan Allen on 17 Feb 2021
Jameson whiskey sales fall 5% in 2020 due to COVID-19 impact
Sales of Jameson Irish whiskey fell 5% last year to 7.6m cases as COVID-19 forced most pubs and bars to shut for an extended period.
Siobhán Walsh on 29 Dec 2020
Irish Whiskey Association says the decline in tillage area must stop
€1.55bn invested in the sector since 2010 has resulted in whiskey export values increasing from less than €200m in 2010 to €890m in 2019.
Lorcan Allen on 09 Dec 2020
Over €1.5bn invested in Irish whiskey industry since 2010
Irish whiskey exports from the island of Ireland have more than quadrupled since 2010 to stand at €890m last year.
Barry Cassidy on 24 Nov 2020
Irish whiskey and cream gain legal protection in China
The names Irish whiskey and Irish cream will have legal rpotection in China following an agreement between the EU and the People's Republic of China.
Anne O'Donoghue on 07 Nov 2020
My Country Living: ‘When it comes to coopering you’re so connected to history’
Killian O’Mahony was the first cooper appointed at Midleton Distillery in over 40 years and he has a passion for keeping this traditional craft alive. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue
Anne O'Donoghue on 04 Nov 2020
My Country Living: ‘When it comes to coopering you’re so connected to history’
Killian O’Mahony was the first cooper appointed at Midleton Distillery in over 40 years and he has a passion for keeping this traditional craft alive. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue