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Forbes
20-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Top Irish Single Malt Whiskey, According To The SF World Spirits Competition
Some of the finalists for Best Single Malt Irish Whiskey at the 2025 SFWSC Irish single malt whiskey is one of the fastest-growing whiskey categories worldwide. Five whiskeys are finalists for the World's Best Irish Single Malt Whiskey at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Below are brief backgrounds and tasting notes for the finalists. This 21-year-old Knappogue Castle is a limited-edition single malt Irish whiskey that blends a 21-year-old and a 23-year-old single malt. Each was distilled in copper pot stills, matured in ex-bourbon casks, and bottled without chill filtration. The nose exhibits ripe orchard fruit notes of apple and pear, fresh-baked croissants and pastries, subtle clove, baked apple spices, and toasted oak. The whiskey is smooth and rich on the palate, showcasing cooked cereal and malt, baked apple pie, dried orchard fruit, cinnamon, and clove spices. The finish is long and smooth, leaving lingering notes of cooked cereal, digestive biscuits, and dried fruit. This expression combines 14-year-old single malts aged in ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks. The whiskey presents aromas of apple, apricot, caramel, and vanilla on the nose. It is rich on the palate, showcasing fruity, nutty, and vanilla notes. The finish is medium to long and slightly dry, with lingering hints of dried fruit and digestive biscuit. Teeling is one of Ireland's largest and most innovative craft distilleries. This single malt whiskey matures in five wine casks: Sherry, Port, Madeira, White Burgundy, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose features aromas of tropical fruit, chocolate, butterscotch, and vanilla. The whiskey has a rich and creamy mouthfeel, showcasing a fruit cocktail of orchard fruit, tropical fruit, red berries, bittersweet chocolate, and subtle wood spices. The finish is long and rich, with hints of oak and lingering tropical fruit notes. Colorful orange and red doors and shutters on a warehouse at the Middleton Distillery in Cork, Ireland Killowen Distillery, one of Ireland's smallest craft producers, matures this peated single malt in ex-bourbon casks and finishes it in Pedro Ximénez sherry butts as well as Killowen's dark rum casks. The whiskey's nose is smoky and slightly sweet, presenting fresh apple juice, molasses, and fruitcake notes. It is rich and flavorful, showcasing sweet apples, brown sugar, and dried fruits, particularly dark and golden raisins and figs, all layered with a balanced smoky note and hints of dark rum. The finish is long, with lingering notes of cold smoke and sweet dried fruit. Limavady Single Malt is a single-barrel, single-malt Irish whiskey aged in ex-bourbon barrels and finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. The nose presents sweet, dried fruit, caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, candied lemon zest, and faint herbal notes. The palate is rich and robust, showcasing flavors of dried fruit, mint, and hints of cinnamon candy. The finish is medium to long, with lingering notes of dried fruit and candied cinnamon. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is one of the world's most respected and influential spirits competitions. Founded in 2000, it brings together a panel of seasoned industry experts—including master distillers, spirits journalists, and bar professionals—to perform blind tastings across various spirit categories. Awards from the SFWSC are highly coveted, often serving as a benchmark for quality and craftsmanship within the global spirits industry. Its rigorous judging process and international prestige make it a valuable platform for emerging and established brands. The 2025 SFWSC Irish single malt finalists showcase the diverse range of contemporary Irish single malt whiskey. These finalists feature well-aged heavyweights alongside younger, innovative cask-finished expressions. With price points ranging from $213 to $55, these whiskeys demonstrate that excellence isn't reserved for high-end bottles. Together, they highlight the remarkable breadth and creativity of contemporary Irish single malt whiskey. All these whiskeys are exceptional and well worth sampling.
Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Teeling Whiskey Distillery celebrates its 1,000,000th visitor — a landmark moment for Dublin tourism
Teeling Whiskey Distillery, Dublin's first new distillery in more than 125 years, has welcomed its 1,000,000th visitor. The milestone cements its position as a standout must-visit destination for global whiskey enthusiasts and curious visitors to Dublin alike. Since opening in 2015, the award-winning distillery has redefined the Irish whiskey experience through its immersive and authentic real distillery visitor attraction. Set in the heart of the historic Liberties, it marked the return of whiskey-making to a district once known as the beating heart of Ireland's distilling scene. Founded by the Teeling family, whose roots in whiskey date back to 1782, the distillery bridges past and present — reviving Dublin's whiskey heritage with a distinctly modern edge. Jack Teeling, Founder and Managing Director of Teeling Whiskey, said, 'We are incredibly proud to have reached this significant milestone. Welcoming 1,000,000 visitors to our distillery is a testament to the global appeal of Teeling Whiskey and the unique, hands-on Irish whiskey experience we offer. "Our visitors don't just learn about whiskey – they step into the heart of a real operational distillery and experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of real Irish whiskey being crafted in front of them.' Visitors from all over the world have passed through the distillery's doors. Teeling has worked closely with Fáilte Ireland and Dublin City Council to help position the Liberties as a key cultural quarter and support sustainable tourism growth in the area. The site also plays an active role in local regeneration, contributing to employment and drawing footfall to one of Dublin's most characterful neighbourhoods. Teeling Whiskey Distillery has earned global recognition, including being named Ireland's Leading Distillery Tour at the World Travel Awards. Guests can enjoy guided tours, curated tastings, cocktail masterclasses, and access to exclusive whiskeys only available at the distillery. The milestone comes ahead of Teeling's 10-year anniversary in 2025, with special releases and new visitor experiences in the pipeline. 18+ Drink responsibly, visit
Winnipeg Free Press
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Semi-pro TSS Rovers look to make more Canadian Championship history
There's a lot on the line Wednesday for TSS Rovers when the semi-pro League1 B.C. team takes on Valour FC of the Canadian Premier League in Telus Canadian Championship preliminary-round play With the defending champion Vancouver Whitecaps awaiting the winner, moving on could mean a $200,000-plus boost for TSS Rovers in gate revenue — and other sources such as increased sponsorship — from the home half of the two-legged quarterfinal, according to a club spokesman. But first things first. Pacific FC players and fans celebrate their victory over the TSS Rovers in Canadian Championship quarterfinal soccer action in Langford, B.C., on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito TSS Rovers and Valour, who meet at Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium, have history. TSS Rovers knocked Valour out of the 2023 cup competition with a 3-1 victory at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, becoming the first non-professional team in the history of the competition to defeat a fully professional opponent. 'We're just very privileged to be in it again,' said Rovers coach Brendan Teeling. 'Again, we're underdogs. The pressure's more on Valour than us,' he added. 'They're a professional outfit, we're amateur semi-pro professionals. We're just here to try and have a cup upset and continue that legacy that we've set in terms of having those runs.' In other preliminary-round play Wednesday, Forge FC hosts Halifax Wanderers in an all-CPL matchup. In Tuesday cup action, FC Laval played at York United and Vancouver FC visited Pacific FC. Previous preliminary-round play saw CF Montreal dispatch Toronto FC in a penalty shootout, CPL champion Cavalry FC blank League1 Alberta's Edmonton Scottish 6-0 and CPL-leading Atletico Ottawa down League1 Ontario's Scrosoppi FC 2-0. After ousting Valour in '23, TSS Rovers lost 2-0 to Pacific in the quarterfinal. Last year TSS Rovers lost to Pacific in a preliminary-round penalty shootout, with the CPL side needing a 98th-minute goal by Reon Moore to avoid defeat in regulation time. The 2024 trip to the cup competition came on short notice with TSS Rovers replacing the Victoria Highlanders, who withdrew from the B.C. league for financial reasons. TSS Rovers (2-1-1) are currently third in the nine-team B.C. league. Teeling says his team is younger this year and has been a little inconsistent. But he still has some veterans with cup experience. 'They're comfortable being uncomfortable, if that makes sense,' he said. 'But it's still a big-scale game, in that sense. It's some of these players' biggest game in their lives. So we're just hoping that they stand up and be kind of like what they've done in previous years.' Valour has had a rough start to the season, sitting last in the eight-team CPL at 0-3-1. 'I would expect a big response against us, and I think they're going to treat us pretty seriously,' said Teeling. 'We've definitely got to respect them. They're still a professional outfit,' he added. 'They've got good players, they're well-coached. It's a matter of we've just got to make sure we're ready for whatever they throw at us.' Valour forward Kris Twardek expects a challenge from Rovers. 'You obviously have to expect desire, commitment, passion,' he said. 'Just like us, they want to advance to the next round. They want to play Vancouver Whitecaps, who at the moment is the best team in CONCACAF. It's a cup final for them. It's a cup final for us. On the day we have to show more desire and more passion than they do.' Valour coach and GM Phillip Dos Santos says the switch to cup play may 'good be good for us.' 'But again ask me the question in 24 hours,' he said. 'But it's not just talking about results,' he added. 'It's about performance, too. We want to see indicators that lead us to believe that we're the team we want to be.' Valour, which lost 3-1 to visiting Vancouver FC, plays at league-leading Atletico Ottawa on Saturday. Halifax Wanderers at Forge FC Four days after playing a scoreless draw in Halifax, the two teams meet again in cup play this time at Hamilton Stadium. Forge coach Bobby Smyrniotis liked what he saw on the weekend at Wanderers Ground. 'I thought we were excellent, especially in the first two-thirds of the field on the ball. It was quite good,' he said. 'It's now about just being a little bit more lethal in the final third and take advantage of all the space that we found in different places.' Halifax (3-0-2) currently sits second in the CPL standings, two points above third-place Forge (2-0-3). Halifax coach Patrice Gheisar says there are few secrets between CPL teams, given the fact they play each other four times per season in league play. 'I'm sure they left a couple of bullets in their chamber,' he said of Forge. 'We left a couple of things. They're going to rotate some guys, we're going to rotate guys.' Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Sign up for The Warm-Up Forge made the cup final in the pandemic-delayed 2020 edition, losing to Toronto FC in a tournament reduced to a championship game. The Hamilton side made the semifinals in 2021, 2023 and 2024, losing to CF Montreal the first two years (via penalty shootout in 2021) and Toronto FC in '24 (on the way goals rule after winning the first leg 2-1). Halifax has never made it past the quarterfinals and was upset in the first round last year by Ligue1 Quebec's CS St-Laurent in a penalty shootout. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2025
