Spirits industry to seek exemption from Trump's tariffs The spirits industry is planning to push for an exemption to any universal tariffs on US imports imposed by the incoming Trump administration, a trade body representing top spirits makers told Reuters. Business • 27 Nov 24
Spirits industry to seek exemption from Trump's tariffs The spirits industry is planning to push for an exemption to any universal tariffs on US imports imposed by the incoming Trump administration, a trade body representing top spirits makers told Reuters. Business • 27 Nov 24
800,000 visits to whiskey distilleries over year to June More than 800,000 tourists have visited whiskey distilleries around the island of Ireland in the year to the end of June. Business • 24 Jul 24
800,000 visits to whiskey distilleries over year to June More than 800,000 tourists have visited whiskey distilleries around the island of Ireland in the year to the end of June. Business • 24 Jul 24
Most expensive bottle of whiskey sold for $2.8m A bottle of The Emerald Isle Irish whiskey, from The Craft Irish Whiskey Co, has sold for $2.8m - making it the most expensive bottle of whiskey - or whisky - ever sold. Business • 12 Jan 24
Most expensive bottle of whiskey sold for $2.8m A bottle of The Emerald Isle Irish whiskey, from The Craft Irish Whiskey Co, has sold for $2.8m - making it the most expensive bottle of whiskey - or whisky - ever sold. Business • 12 Jan 24
Irish Distillers invests €250m in Midleton distillery Irish Distillers is to invest a quarter of a billion euro in the construction of a new distillery in Midleton, County Cork. Business • 05 Sep 22
Irish Distillers invests €250m in Midleton distillery Irish Distillers is to invest a quarter of a billion euro in the construction of a new distillery in Midleton, County Cork. Business • 05 Sep 22
Sales of Jameson passes 10 million cases for first time Irish Distillers said that sales of Jameson, the fastest growing Irish whiskey in the world, passed the 10 million case milestone for the first time in the year to the end of June. Business • 01 Sep 22
Sales of Jameson passes 10 million cases for first time Irish Distillers said that sales of Jameson, the fastest growing Irish whiskey in the world, passed the 10 million case milestone for the first time in the year to the end of June. Business • 01 Sep 22
Sligo's Lough Gill Distillery bought by Sazerac Company The owner of the Lough Gill Distillery in Co Sligo has been bought by The Sazerac Company, one of the world's biggest distilled spirits companies. Business • 20 Jun 22
Sligo's Lough Gill Distillery bought by Sazerac Company The owner of the Lough Gill Distillery in Co Sligo has been bought by The Sazerac Company, one of the world's biggest distilled spirits companies. Business • 20 Jun 22
Irish Whiskey Association wants tariff cuts in Africa Irish whiskey is now by far the largest - and fastest growing - EU spirits export to the continent of Africa, the Irish Whiskey Association has claimed today. Business • 15 Feb 22
Irish Whiskey Association wants tariff cuts in Africa Irish whiskey is now by far the largest - and fastest growing - EU spirits export to the continent of Africa, the Irish Whiskey Association has claimed today. Business • 15 Feb 22
Trade deals key to growth - Irish Whiskey Association The Irish Whiskey Association has said that more international trade deals are key to the continued growth of the Irish whiskey industry. Business • 01 Jul 21
Trade deals key to growth - Irish Whiskey Association The Irish Whiskey Association has said that more international trade deals are key to the continued growth of the Irish whiskey industry. Business • 01 Jul 21
Irish whiskey exports reached €890m last year The Irish whiskey industry invested a total of €1.55 billion in the all-island economy from 2010 to 2020 as the value of Irish whiskey exports from the island of Ireland reached €890m last year, a new report shows today. Business • 04 Dec 20
Irish whiskey exports reached €890m last year The Irish whiskey industry invested a total of €1.55 billion in the all-island economy from 2010 to 2020 as the value of Irish whiskey exports from the island of Ireland reached €890m last year, a new report shows today. Business • 04 Dec 20
Jameson 'resilient' despite Covid as sales dip 1% Irish whiskey maker Irish Distillers has reported a 1% decline in value growth for the year to the end of June, as Covid-19 restrictions suppressed growth in the second half of the year. Business • 02 Sep 20
Jameson 'resilient' despite Covid as sales dip 1% Irish whiskey maker Irish Distillers has reported a 1% decline in value growth for the year to the end of June, as Covid-19 restrictions suppressed growth in the second half of the year. Business • 02 Sep 20
Ireland's drink industry continues global expansion The US was the largest market for Irish drinks exports in 2019, followed by the UK, France, Germany and Canada, new figures show today. Business • 20 Jan 20
Ireland's drink industry continues global expansion The US was the largest market for Irish drinks exports in 2019, followed by the UK, France, Germany and Canada, new figures show today. Business • 20 Jan 20
Minister to discuss US tariffs on Irish goods The Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee, will discuss the imposition of US tariffs on Irish goods at a series of meetings in Washington this week. US • 05 Dec 19
Minister to discuss US tariffs on Irish goods The Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee, will discuss the imposition of US tariffs on Irish goods at a series of meetings in Washington this week. US • 05 Dec 19
Irish Whiskey gets legal protection in China Irish whiskey has secured legal protection - or "geographic indication" (GI) status - in China. Business • 06 Nov 19
Irish Whiskey gets legal protection in China Irish whiskey has secured legal protection - or "geographic indication" (GI) status - in China. Business • 06 Nov 19
Irish whiskey gets legal protection in India Irish whiskey has been awarded legal protection - or "geographic indication status" - in India. Business • 02 Sep 19
Irish whiskey gets legal protection in India Irish whiskey has been awarded legal protection - or "geographic indication status" - in India. Business • 02 Sep 19
Roe & Co Whiskey Distillery to open visitor experience The Roe & Co Irish Whiskey distillery will open its doors at St James's Street in Dublin city centre later this month. Business • 10 Jun 19
Roe & Co Whiskey Distillery to open visitor experience The Roe & Co Irish Whiskey distillery will open its doors at St James's Street in Dublin city centre later this month. Business • 10 Jun 19
Planning approval for 12 Westmeath whiskey warehouses An Bord Pleanála has decided to grant planning permission, on appeal, for the development of 12 Irish whiskey maturation warehouses at Moyvore in Co Westmeath. Business • 19 Dec 18
Planning approval for 12 Westmeath whiskey warehouses An Bord Pleanála has decided to grant planning permission, on appeal, for the development of 12 Irish whiskey maturation warehouses at Moyvore in Co Westmeath. Business • 19 Dec 18
Blackwater becomes Ireland's 21st whiskey distillery Blackwater Distillery in Waterford today becomes the 21st operational Irish whiskey distillery, and this figure of 21 is up from just four at the start of the decade. Business • 27 Nov 18
Blackwater becomes Ireland's 21st whiskey distillery Blackwater Distillery in Waterford today becomes the 21st operational Irish whiskey distillery, and this figure of 21 is up from just four at the start of the decade. Business • 27 Nov 18
Turnover up as Teeling prepares to sell its own whiskey Teeling Whiskey saw a 22% rise in turnover to €14.8m between 2016 and 2017, the company's latest financial results show. Business • 07 Sep 18
Turnover up as Teeling prepares to sell its own whiskey Teeling Whiskey saw a 22% rise in turnover to €14.8m between 2016 and 2017, the company's latest financial results show. Business • 07 Sep 18
Irish Spirits industry showing vibrant growth The Irish Spirits Association has produced its first report on the spirits industry, which found that the number of licensed spirits producers in Ireland doubled between 2014 and 2016. Business • 18 Oct 17
Irish Spirits industry showing vibrant growth The Irish Spirits Association has produced its first report on the spirits industry, which found that the number of licensed spirits producers in Ireland doubled between 2014 and 2016. Business • 18 Oct 17
