The rise of Irish whiskey
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Ireland was once the world s dominant whiskey producer, but years of decline saw it almost disappear.
According to the Irish Whiskey Association, in 2013, there were four distilleries in Ireland producing and selling Irish whisky. By August 2017, the number of operational whiskey distilleries in Ireland had increased to 18 with plans for another 16 in the works.
It is no secret that Irish whiskey is experiencing a resurgence and growing traction, as well as a fascination from its drinkers.
Last week, we were introduced to a new kid on the Irish whiskey block, Teeling Whiskey, which opened its distillery in 2015 and is making its mark on the international stage.
Michael Egan: Celebrating Irish History
Kilbeggan U.S. brand ambassador Michael Egan joined #TasteWithSpace on March 5 to demonstrate how to make an Irish coffee, and discuss the brand s single pot still whiskey.
Kilbeggan is Ireland’s oldest continually licensed distillery: It opened in 1757 and survived famine, world wars, Prohibition, and more before going silent in the 1950s. After being revived in 1989 and restarting distilling in 2007, it is now a leader of the
Irish whiskey renaissance. Brand ambassador Michael Egan joined Whisky Advocate’s
#TasteWithSpace Instagram Live series on March 5 to discuss Kilbeggan’s history and longevity.
“There were multiple opportunities for it to shut down and fail,” Egan said. “It’s a testament to the people that work there, the whiskey that they made, their level of resilience, [that they] never gave up and there was still that demand for Irish whiskey as a category and as a result, Kilbeggan.”
Win a Teeling Whiskey Trinity tasting set and seat at the virtual tasting table
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IOL Lifestyle is giving away a Teeling Whiskey Trinity tasting set and seat at the virtual tasting table in celebration of St. Patrickâs Day.
The tasting set will include a bottle of Teelingâs Small Batch whiskey, the full trinity tasting bottles, a wooden tasting board complete with a guide to help you learn more about the exceptional Irish whiskey.
For whiskey enthusiasts, with both International Irish Whiskey Day (3rd) and St Patrick s Day (17th) being celebrated in March, itâs the perfect time to raise a dram, and of course, a great excuse to explore new spirits.