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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Donal Fallon: Why Donald Trump may be a bigger threat to Irish whiskey than a teetotalling 19th-century priest
Industry is in trouble in this country, and resurrecting old brand names is not always the answer Irish whiskey is no stranger to economic turbulence through its history, but recent months have been difficult by any standard. Once the epicentre of Irish distilling, the Liberties area of the capital had witnessed an extraordinary revival in recent years, though the doors of some of these new arrivals have closed, either temporarily or permanently. At the Dublin Liberties Distillery both production and tours have ceased, as the parent company 'assesses market conditions'. More surprising, the powerhouse that is Diageo has ceased production at Roe and Co, housed in a former Guinness building and within sight of the original distillery. Diageo's international portfolio includes names such as Johnnie Walker, Don Julio and Bulleit Bourbon, but Roe and Co is its only Irish-based distillery.
Irish Independent
16-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Dublin Liberties Distillery to close temporarily next week
Majority-owned by Quintessential Brands, the distilling unit of the business has already been closed, and the visitors' centre is set to shut on Tuesday. "The Dublin Liberties Distillery will temporarily close next week. We have not been immune to the headwinds in the whiskey sector but are committed to reopening again soon,' a spokesperson for Quintessential Brands Group said. Staff at the visitor centre confirmed that the venue will close from next week and that no more bookings are being accepted. Liberties is just the latest Irish distillery venture to either close or retrench, following a more than decade-long renaissance of the sector. In 2016, Quintessential Brands bought Dublin Whiskey Company and said it would spend €10m to build a new distillery in the capital, as well as a visitors' centre. Dublin Whiskey Company had been founded in 2012. It was renamed as The Dublin Liberties Whiskey Distillery. In 2017, Quintessential Brands announced that a total of €28m would be invested in the distillery and its whiskey brands, including The Dubliner and Dublin Liberties. At the time it agreed an €18.3m investment by Stock Spirits Group in return for a 25pc equity interest in Quintessential Brands Irish Whiskey Limited (QBIW), which owns the two whiskey brands. The investment by Stock Spirits included an initial €15m in cash plus a further deferred cash consideration over a five-year period. QBIW used the investment to complete the construction and fit-out of the Dublin Liberties Distillery on Mill Street in Dublin and to accelerate advertising and promotional investment in the brands underpinned by significant investment in stock maturation. In 2022, Dublin Liberties Distillery and the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers signed a three-year sponsorship agreement, naming the distillery a partner of the team. Quintessential Brands also owns a slew of other drinks including Greenall's Gin, Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey, and O'Mara's Country Cream. It also owns First Ireland Spirits, which is the largest independent producer of Irish cream liqueur and Irish country creams in Ireland, with a manufacturing facility in Abbeyleix, Co Laois. ADVERTISEMENT The company was founded in 2011 by Enzo Visone, the former chief executive of Campari, and entrepreneur Warren Scott. The latest set of accounts for Quintessential Brands Ireland Holdings show that the unit generated revenue of €22.6m in the 12 months to the end of March last year, and made a €6.6m pre-tax loss. That compared to revenue of €31.5m the year before, when it made a €1m pre-tax loss. A number of distillers and craft brewers in Ireland have come under pressure in the past year. Last month the Scottish firm William Grant & Sons confirmed that whiskey production at its Tullamore Distillery, which produces Tullamore DEW, would cease for up to three months due to challenging international trading conditions. Irish Distillers owner Pernod Ricard paused whiskey production at Midleton in Co Cork last month for up to three months.
Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
World Bee Day: What's the buzz about Irish honey liqueurs?
It seems there's an international day for everything these days - shout out to International Talk Like a Pirate day, September 19! - and bees are no different. Those fuzzy little pollinators are, in many ways, the unsung heroes of global agriculture, helping crops to thrive and making sticky, sweet honey at the same time. No wonder they've become a symbol for busyness. World Bee Day takes place on May 20, so what better time to take a look at some of the delicious drinks infused with the fruits of their labours? Irish whiskey is an incredibly versatile spirit and makes an ideal base for liqueurs, so here are a few tasty options you'll find in your local off licence... Irish Mist The original Irish honey liqueur, Irish Mist has been around since 1947, when it was first produced in Tullamore by the Williams family - who were also the originators of Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey. It's been around so long, in fact, that it's in danger of being overlooked in favour of newer, trendier drinks, but maybe it's time for a resurgence in popularity... Made with aged Irish whiskey, clover and heather honey, as well as a blend of herbs, Irish Mist has a distinctive flavour and can be enjoyed neat, over ice or in any number of mixed drinks. The Whistler Irish Whiskey & Honey Liqueur Produced by the Cooneys, of Cooney's Cider fame, in their Drogheda-based Boann Distillery, this relative newcomer to the scene is very much a family affair. The Whistler Irish Whiskey & Honey Liqueur is a natural collaboration between the Cooney family beekeepers and the family's love for Irish whiskey. This delicious liquid has been crafted by infusing Irish whiskey matured in bourbon and sherry casks with honey harvested from the Cooney's family orchards. Nose: The nose is bursting with delicious creamy honeycomb, caramel, candied almonds and unmistakable undertones of smooth Irish whiskey Palate: Opens with a healthy whiskey influence, immediately followed by incredibly creamy vanilla and caramel Finish: Honey and candied almonds Tullamore D.E.W. Honey Liqueur Tullamore D.E.W.'s latest offering adds a little sweetness to the classic, flavourful whiskey they're known for. With Tullamore D.E.W. Honey, they've taken the classic triple-blend Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey and added 100% natural Bohemian honey to create a liqueur that's warm, sweet, smooth and filled with Irish character. The taste is silky textured honey with vanilla undertones, while natural sweet notes interlace with gentle spices on the nose. These combine to give a finish of sweet warmth, with smooth vanilla and honey flavours buzzing together in the glass. Dubliner Whiskey & Honeycomb Liqueur If you take a tour of the Dublin Liberties Distillery, the first thing they do is hand you a dram of this smooth, sweet and incredibly moreish liqueur. It's a great introduction to a brand that maybe doesn't get talked about as much as it should. A rich blend of honeycomb, caramel, and Irish whiskey, this liqueur brings Dubliner whiskey together with sweet honeycomb and creamy caramel for a deliciously sippable treat. Perfect for sweet-toothed whiskey fans and amazing over ice-cream.
