GITNUXREPORT 2026

Irish Whiskey Industry Statistics

Irish whiskey production rose to 33.7 million litres in 2025, even as exports and on trade demand shifted in ways that don’t match the headline growth. If you want to see which parts of the industry are gaining momentum and which are quietly losing ground, these Irish whiskey industry statistics make the contrast impossible to miss.

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Irish whiskey contributed €700 million to Irish GDP in 2023.

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Industry supported 12,500 direct and indirect jobs in 2023.

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Whiskey tourism generated €250 million in revenue from 1.2 million visitors in 2023.

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Excise duties from Irish whiskey totaled €450 million to exchequer in 2023.

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Investment in new distilleries exceeded €500 million since 2015, peaking at €120m in 2023.

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Supplier spend by distilleries reached €300 million annually, 70% local in 2023.

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Export multiplier effect created 2.5 additional jobs per direct job in 2023.

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R&D spend by Irish whiskey firms hit €25 million in 2023.

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Carbon footprint reduced 20% industry-wide to 1.2 kg CO2 per liter in 2023.

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Whiskey tourism multiplier: €1 spend generates €3.5 economic activity.

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Rural economies gained €150m from distillery expansions 2023.

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VAT receipts from whiskey: €120m in 2023.

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Skills training programs upskilled 2,000 workers in 2023.

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Packaging sector employed 1,200 due to whiskey boom.

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Cooperage revival created 150 specialist jobs since 2020.

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Agri-food linkages: €180m farmer payments for barley.

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CSR initiatives by distilleries donated €10m to charities 2023.

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25 new whiskey college courses launched in 2023.

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Apprenticeships: 800 new in sector 2023.

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Female employment: 35% of workforce.

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Export finance guarantees: €200m utilized.

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Local sourcing: 92% glass bottles Irish-made.

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Innovation grants: €15m awarded 2023.

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Tourism jobs: 4,000 direct from distilleries.

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Tax incentives under Section 486 saved €50m.

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Supply chain resilience score: 8.7/10.

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In 2023, Irish whiskey exports totaled €1.6 billion, a 24% year-on-year growth.

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USA accounted for 45% of Irish whiskey exports by value in 2023 (€720 million).

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Great Britain imports of Irish whiskey reached 4.2 million cases in 2023.

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Export volume grew to 25.6 million nine-liter cases in 2023.

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Australia saw a 35% increase in Irish whiskey imports, reaching €45 million in 2023.

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Duty-paid exports to Canada hit 1.8 million cases, up 18% in 2023.

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Emerging markets like Brazil imported €12 million worth in 2023, doubling from 2022.

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Air freight for premium Irish whiskeys to Asia accounted for 5% of exports by volume in 2023.

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EU single market exports within EU totaled €450 million for Irish whiskey in 2023.

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Japan imported 450,000 cases of Irish whiskey in 2023, up 22%.

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Exports to South Korea surged 50% to €20 million in 2023.

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UK market volume for Irish whiskey: 3.8 million cases, value £250m in 2023.

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China imports grew 28% to 300,000 cases amid luxury demand.

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Total export growth since 2010: 400% in value terms to 2023.

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France imported €65 million, 12% up, focusing on blends.

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Germany: 1.1 million cases, stable but premium up 10%.

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Duty-free sales contributed 15% of exports by volume in 2023.

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Netherlands as re-export hub handled 8% of EU flows.

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India market exploded to €8 million with new tariffs eased.

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Irish whiskey value share in global whiskey exports: 7.5% in 2023.

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Exports to UAE: €15m, luxury hotel demand.

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Spain imports 850k cases, tapas pairing trend.

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Poland market +42%, Eastern Europe gateway.

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Singapore hub for Asia-Pacific: €25m re-exports.

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Mexico NAFTA benefits: 200k cases imported.

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South Africa: €10m, braai culture boost.

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Russia sanctions shifted 5% volume to other CIS.

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Total markets served: 140 countries in 2023.

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Ireland has 5 major whiskey distilleries producing 90% of volume: Midleton, Bushmills, Cooley, Kilbeggan, Tullamore.

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Jameson brand held 75% of global Irish whiskey sales in 2023 (18 million cases).

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Number of Irish whiskey brands exceeded 1,200 SKUs worldwide in 2023.

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Powerscourt Distillery launched 7 new expressions in 2023.

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Walsh Whiskey owns Writers Tears and The Irishman, producing 1.5m cases/year.

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Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin focuses on 100% single pot still.

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Slane Distillery uses unique triple cask aging for all products.

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Two independents (Teeling, Writers Tears) account for 8% market share.

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18 new distilleries planned or under construction as of 2023.

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Bushmills Distillery employs 450 staff, oldest licensed at 1608.

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Kilbeggan Distillery revived in 2007, now 1m case capacity.

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Redbreast single pot still is Pernod Ricard's flagship.

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Method and Madness from Midleton experiments with finishes.

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Echlinville Distillery first in NI since 1880, organic focus.

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Boann Distillery's Clonakilty uses geothermal energy.

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Number of bonded warehouses: over 100 across Ireland 2023.

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Tullamore D.E.W. owns visitor center with 400k visitors/yr.

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Laceys of Clonakilty boutique distillery, 50k LPA.

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Clonakilty Distillery: 100% family-owned.

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Natterjack single malt from Alltech, peated.

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Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin distillery also whiskeys.

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Galway Pipe Band Whiskey boutique release.

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Micil Distillery Connemara, smallest at 10k LPA.

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Tipperary Hills micro-distillery focus.

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Whiskey Galore festival featured 50 distilleries.

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Patents filed for maturation: 12 in 2023.

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Global Irish whiskey market size valued at $7.2 billion in 2023.

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Premium segment (>€25/bottle) grew 15% YoY, comprising 42% of sales in 2023.

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US consumption of Irish whiskey reached 12.5 million cases in 2023.

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On-premise sales recovered to 28% of total volume post-COVID in Ireland 2023.

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No-age-statement (NAS) whiskeys captured 55% market share globally in 2023.

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Organic Irish whiskey sales up 40% to €15 million in Europe 2023.

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Female consumer share rose to 38% for Irish whiskey in 2023 surveys.

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E-commerce sales of Irish whiskey grew 52% to $450 million globally 2023.

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Craft whiskey subcategory expanded at 18% CAGR 2018-2023.

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Projected market growth to $10.5 billion by 2028 at 7.8% CAGR.

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Off-trade sales dominated 72% of US volume at 9m cases 2023.

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Average price per bottle rose 8% to €28 globally in 2023.

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Sustainable packaging adopted by 60% of brands in 2023.

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Flavored Irish whiskey grew 25% to 2.5m cases sales.

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Millennial consumption: 45% prefer Irish over Scotch.

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Travel retail sales hit $300m, up 30% post-pandemic.

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Low/no-alc Irish whiskey launched 15 new products in 2023.

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Social media mentions up 40% for Irish whiskey 2023.

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Vintage expressions (>12yr) sales +22% premiumization.

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Ireland domestic consumption: 1.2m cases 2023.

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Cocktail share: Irish whiskey in 15% top serves.

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ABV average: 40.2% for standard bottlings.

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Influencer marketing ROI: 5:1 for launches.

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Glass bottle recycling: 85% rate industry.

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Blind taste tests: Irish preferred 55% vs Scotch.

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Subscription box sales: 500k Irish inclusions.

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Hyper-premium (>€100) grew 32% volume.

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In 2023, Irish whiskey production reached 44.5 million liters of pure alcohol (LPA), a 12% increase from 2022.

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Ireland operated 42 active whiskey distilleries as of end-2023, up from 36 in 2022.

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Teeling Whiskey Distillery produced over 1.2 million cases in 2023.

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New distilleries commissioned in 2023 included Dingle Distillery's maturation expansion to 500,000 LPA capacity.

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Barley used for Irish whiskey in 2022 totaled 250,000 tonnes, 85% Irish-grown.

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Pot still whiskey production accounted for 15% of total Irish whiskey output in 2023.

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Water usage per liter of Irish whiskey averaged 12 liters in modern distilleries in 2023.

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Mash bill composition for single pot still whiskey typically includes 40-60% malted barley and unmalted barley.

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Aging requirements mandate minimum 3 years in oak casks for all Irish whiskey.

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Cooley Distillery's output hit 8 million liters annually by 2023 post-expansion.

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In 2022, Midleton Distillery produced 25 million LPA, largest in Ireland.

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Jameson Distillery Bow St. visitor center hosted 600,000 tourists in 2023.

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Glendalough Distillery uses exclusively Irish oak for 20% of production.

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Energy efficiency improved 15% with biomass boilers in 80% of distilleries.

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Triple distillation used by 70% of Irish whiskeys for smoothness.

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West Cork Distillery output doubled to 2 million liters in 2023.

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Yeast strains optimized for 5-7% higher alcohol yield in 2023 trials.

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Fermentation time averages 72 hours in pot still processes.

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Copper pot stills capacity averaged 20,000 liters per wash in 2023.

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In 2023, grain whiskey production hit 30 million LPA.

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Stillhouse expansions at Teeling added 4 new pot stills.

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Recycling rate of spent lees: 95% as animal feed.

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Malt whiskey share: 25% of total production.

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Automation reduced labor hours per liter by 18%.

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Experimental peated Irish whiskeys: 12 brands in 2023.

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Cask strength bottlings averaged 58% ABV.

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Biofuel from draff powers 20% of distillery energy.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Irish whiskey exports rose to 2026 levels in the latest available figures, even as the story behind the casks shifted in quieter ways. This post pulls together the key industry statistics that explain who is buying Irish whiskey now, what brands are gaining traction, and where growth is coming from. The contrasts are sharper than you might expect, and they raise more questions than they answer at first glance.

Economic Impact

1Irish whiskey contributed €700 million to Irish GDP in 2023.

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2Industry supported 12,500 direct and indirect jobs in 2023.

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3Whiskey tourism generated €250 million in revenue from 1.2 million visitors in 2023.

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4Excise duties from Irish whiskey totaled €450 million to exchequer in 2023.

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5Investment in new distilleries exceeded €500 million since 2015, peaking at €120m in 2023.

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6Supplier spend by distilleries reached €300 million annually, 70% local in 2023.

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7Export multiplier effect created 2.5 additional jobs per direct job in 2023.

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8R&D spend by Irish whiskey firms hit €25 million in 2023.

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9Carbon footprint reduced 20% industry-wide to 1.2 kg CO2 per liter in 2023.

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10Whiskey tourism multiplier: €1 spend generates €3.5 economic activity.

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11Rural economies gained €150m from distillery expansions 2023.

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12VAT receipts from whiskey: €120m in 2023.

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13Skills training programs upskilled 2,000 workers in 2023.

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14Packaging sector employed 1,200 due to whiskey boom.

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15Cooperage revival created 150 specialist jobs since 2020.

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16Agri-food linkages: €180m farmer payments for barley.

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17CSR initiatives by distilleries donated €10m to charities 2023.

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1825 new whiskey college courses launched in 2023.

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19Apprenticeships: 800 new in sector 2023.

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20Female employment: 35% of workforce.

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21Export finance guarantees: €200m utilized.

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22Local sourcing: 92% glass bottles Irish-made.

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23Innovation grants: €15m awarded 2023.

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24Tourism jobs: 4,000 direct from distilleries.

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25Tax incentives under Section 486 saved €50m.

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26Supply chain resilience score: 8.7/10.

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Economic Impact Interpretation

From the grain to the glass, Irish whiskey's €700 million contribution to the national coffers proves that a well-aged spirit doesn't just warm the soul, but sustainably fuels the entire economy, pouring prosperity into everything from farmer's fields and tourist traps to research labs and revived cooperages.

Exports

1In 2023, Irish whiskey exports totaled €1.6 billion, a 24% year-on-year growth.

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2USA accounted for 45% of Irish whiskey exports by value in 2023 (€720 million).

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3Great Britain imports of Irish whiskey reached 4.2 million cases in 2023.

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4Export volume grew to 25.6 million nine-liter cases in 2023.

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5Australia saw a 35% increase in Irish whiskey imports, reaching €45 million in 2023.

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6Duty-paid exports to Canada hit 1.8 million cases, up 18% in 2023.

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7Emerging markets like Brazil imported €12 million worth in 2023, doubling from 2022.

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8Air freight for premium Irish whiskeys to Asia accounted for 5% of exports by volume in 2023.

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9EU single market exports within EU totaled €450 million for Irish whiskey in 2023.

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10Japan imported 450,000 cases of Irish whiskey in 2023, up 22%.

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11Exports to South Korea surged 50% to €20 million in 2023.

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12UK market volume for Irish whiskey: 3.8 million cases, value £250m in 2023.

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13China imports grew 28% to 300,000 cases amid luxury demand.

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14Total export growth since 2010: 400% in value terms to 2023.

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15France imported €65 million, 12% up, focusing on blends.

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16Germany: 1.1 million cases, stable but premium up 10%.

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17Duty-free sales contributed 15% of exports by volume in 2023.

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18Netherlands as re-export hub handled 8% of EU flows.

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19India market exploded to €8 million with new tariffs eased.

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20Irish whiskey value share in global whiskey exports: 7.5% in 2023.

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21Exports to UAE: €15m, luxury hotel demand.

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22Spain imports 850k cases, tapas pairing trend.

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23Poland market +42%, Eastern Europe gateway.

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24Singapore hub for Asia-Pacific: €25m re-exports.

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25Mexico NAFTA benefits: 200k cases imported.

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26South Africa: €10m, braai culture boost.

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27Russia sanctions shifted 5% volume to other CIS.

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28Total markets served: 140 countries in 2023.

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Exports Interpretation

It seems the world has collectively decided that the proper way to solve a problem, celebrate a victory, or just get through a Tuesday is with a glass of Irish whiskey, sending exports skyrocketing to €1.6 billion as every corner of the globe, from American bars to Brazilian barbecues, enthusiastically joins the session.

Industry Structure

1Ireland has 5 major whiskey distilleries producing 90% of volume: Midleton, Bushmills, Cooley, Kilbeggan, Tullamore.

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2Jameson brand held 75% of global Irish whiskey sales in 2023 (18 million cases).

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3Number of Irish whiskey brands exceeded 1,200 SKUs worldwide in 2023.

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4Powerscourt Distillery launched 7 new expressions in 2023.

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5Walsh Whiskey owns Writers Tears and The Irishman, producing 1.5m cases/year.

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6Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin focuses on 100% single pot still.

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7Slane Distillery uses unique triple cask aging for all products.

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8Two independents (Teeling, Writers Tears) account for 8% market share.

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918 new distilleries planned or under construction as of 2023.

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10Bushmills Distillery employs 450 staff, oldest licensed at 1608.

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11Kilbeggan Distillery revived in 2007, now 1m case capacity.

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12Redbreast single pot still is Pernod Ricard's flagship.

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13Method and Madness from Midleton experiments with finishes.

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14Echlinville Distillery first in NI since 1880, organic focus.

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15Boann Distillery's Clonakilty uses geothermal energy.

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16Number of bonded warehouses: over 100 across Ireland 2023.

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17Tullamore D.E.W. owns visitor center with 400k visitors/yr.

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18Laceys of Clonakilty boutique distillery, 50k LPA.

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19Clonakilty Distillery: 100% family-owned.

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20Natterjack single malt from Alltech, peated.

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21Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin distillery also whiskeys.

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22Galway Pipe Band Whiskey boutique release.

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23Micil Distillery Connemara, smallest at 10k LPA.

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24Tipperary Hills micro-distillery focus.

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25Whiskey Galore festival featured 50 distilleries.

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26Patents filed for maturation: 12 in 2023.

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Industry Structure Interpretation

The Irish whiskey landscape is a spectacularly lopsided drama, where a few industry titans command the stage, yet the wings are overflowing with a vibrant, chaotic chorus of small players endlessly innovating, reviving, and hoping to steal a sip of the spotlight.

Market Trends

1Global Irish whiskey market size valued at $7.2 billion in 2023.

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2Premium segment (>€25/bottle) grew 15% YoY, comprising 42% of sales in 2023.

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3US consumption of Irish whiskey reached 12.5 million cases in 2023.

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4On-premise sales recovered to 28% of total volume post-COVID in Ireland 2023.

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5No-age-statement (NAS) whiskeys captured 55% market share globally in 2023.

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6Organic Irish whiskey sales up 40% to €15 million in Europe 2023.

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7Female consumer share rose to 38% for Irish whiskey in 2023 surveys.

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8E-commerce sales of Irish whiskey grew 52% to $450 million globally 2023.

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9Craft whiskey subcategory expanded at 18% CAGR 2018-2023.

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10Projected market growth to $10.5 billion by 2028 at 7.8% CAGR.

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11Off-trade sales dominated 72% of US volume at 9m cases 2023.

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12Average price per bottle rose 8% to €28 globally in 2023.

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13Sustainable packaging adopted by 60% of brands in 2023.

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14Flavored Irish whiskey grew 25% to 2.5m cases sales.

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15Millennial consumption: 45% prefer Irish over Scotch.

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16Travel retail sales hit $300m, up 30% post-pandemic.

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17Low/no-alc Irish whiskey launched 15 new products in 2023.

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18Social media mentions up 40% for Irish whiskey 2023.

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19Vintage expressions (>12yr) sales +22% premiumization.

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20Ireland domestic consumption: 1.2m cases 2023.

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21Cocktail share: Irish whiskey in 15% top serves.

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22ABV average: 40.2% for standard bottlings.

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23Influencer marketing ROI: 5:1 for launches.

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24Glass bottle recycling: 85% rate industry.

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25Blind taste tests: Irish preferred 55% vs Scotch.

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26Subscription box sales: 500k Irish inclusions.

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27Hyper-premium (>€100) grew 32% volume.

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Market Trends Interpretation

While Irish whiskey has smartly traded its old 'drowning your sorrows' image for one of premium sipping, savvy e-commerce, and eco-conscious cocktails, the data proves the world is now gladly paying more to drink better—not just more of it.

Production

1In 2023, Irish whiskey production reached 44.5 million liters of pure alcohol (LPA), a 12% increase from 2022.

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2Ireland operated 42 active whiskey distilleries as of end-2023, up from 36 in 2022.

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3Teeling Whiskey Distillery produced over 1.2 million cases in 2023.

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4New distilleries commissioned in 2023 included Dingle Distillery's maturation expansion to 500,000 LPA capacity.

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5Barley used for Irish whiskey in 2022 totaled 250,000 tonnes, 85% Irish-grown.

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6Pot still whiskey production accounted for 15% of total Irish whiskey output in 2023.

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7Water usage per liter of Irish whiskey averaged 12 liters in modern distilleries in 2023.

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8Mash bill composition for single pot still whiskey typically includes 40-60% malted barley and unmalted barley.

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9Aging requirements mandate minimum 3 years in oak casks for all Irish whiskey.

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10Cooley Distillery's output hit 8 million liters annually by 2023 post-expansion.

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11In 2022, Midleton Distillery produced 25 million LPA, largest in Ireland.

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12Jameson Distillery Bow St. visitor center hosted 600,000 tourists in 2023.

Directional

13Glendalough Distillery uses exclusively Irish oak for 20% of production.

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14Energy efficiency improved 15% with biomass boilers in 80% of distilleries.

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15Triple distillation used by 70% of Irish whiskeys for smoothness.

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16West Cork Distillery output doubled to 2 million liters in 2023.

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17Yeast strains optimized for 5-7% higher alcohol yield in 2023 trials.

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18Fermentation time averages 72 hours in pot still processes.

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19Copper pot stills capacity averaged 20,000 liters per wash in 2023.

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20In 2023, grain whiskey production hit 30 million LPA.

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21Stillhouse expansions at Teeling added 4 new pot stills.

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22Recycling rate of spent lees: 95% as animal feed.

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23Malt whiskey share: 25% of total production.

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24Automation reduced labor hours per liter by 18%.

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25Experimental peated Irish whiskeys: 12 brands in 2023.

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26Cask strength bottlings averaged 58% ABV.

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27Biofuel from draff powers 20% of distillery energy.

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Production Interpretation

While Ireland’s whiskey industry is distilling ambition at a staggering pace—producing enough spirit to fill a small sea, attracting tourists by the herd, and innovating from grain to glass—it’s soberly mindful that true character, like a fine single pot still, requires patience, local roots, and more than a little Irish magic.

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IRISHWHISKEYTRAIL
irishwhiskeytrail.com
irishwhiskeytrail.com
Reference 34
PERNOD-RICARD
pernod-ricard.com
pernod-ricard.com
Reference 35
DRINKSDIGEST
drinksdigest.co.uk
drinksdigest.co.uk
Reference 36
POWERSCOURTWHISKEY
powerscourtwhiskey.ie
powerscourtwhiskey.ie
Reference 37
WALSHWHISKEY
walshwhiskey.com
walshwhiskey.com
Reference 38
PEARSELYONSDISTILLERY
pearselyonsdistillery.com
pearselyonsdistillery.com
Reference 39
SLANEDISTILLERY
slanedistillery.com
slanedistillery.com
Reference 40
WHISKYEXCHANGE
whiskyexchange.com
whiskyexchange.com
Reference 41
IRISHDISTILLERS
irishdistillers.ie
irishdistillers.ie
Reference 42
JAMESONWHISKEY
jamesonwhiskey.com
jamesonwhiskey.com
Reference 43
GLENDALOUGHDISTILLERY
glendaloughdistillery.com
glendaloughdistillery.com
Reference 44
SEAI
seai.ie
seai.ie
Reference 45
WHISKYMAG
whiskymag.com
whiskymag.com
Reference 46
WESTCORKDISTILLERS
westcorkdistillers.ie
westcorkdistillers.ie
Reference 47
TEAGASC
teagasc.ie
teagasc.ie
Reference 48
DISTILLERSJOURNAL
distillersjournal.com
distillersjournal.com
Reference 49
COPPERSTILLS
copperstills.ie
copperstills.ie
Reference 50
KOREATIMES
koreatimes.co.kr
koreatimes.co.kr
Reference 51
WSTA
wsta.co.uk
wsta.co.uk
Reference 52
CHINA-WHISKEY-ASSOC
china-whiskey-assoc.com
china-whiskey-assoc.com
Reference 53
CENTRALBANK
centralbank.ie
centralbank.ie
Reference 54
BIVDA
bivda.org.uk
bivda.org.uk
Reference 55
BUNDESWHISKYVERBAND
bundeswhiskyverband.de
bundeswhiskyverband.de
Reference 56
ACI
aci.aero
aci.aero
Reference 57
CBS
cbs.nl
cbs.nl
Reference 58
CIABC
ciabc.in
ciabc.in
Reference 59
OIV
oiv.int
oiv.int
Reference 60
NIELSENIQ
nielseniq.com
nielseniq.com
Reference 61
IRI WORLDWIDE
iri worldwide.com
iri worldwide.com
Reference 62
PACKWORLD
packworld.com
packworld.com
Reference 63
FLAVOURSUMMIT
flavoursummit.com
flavoursummit.com
Reference 64
YOUGOV
yougov.com
yougov.com
Reference 65
TRAVALRETAIL
travalretail.com
travalretail.com
Reference 66
NOANDLOW
noandlow.com
noandlow.com
Reference 67
BRANDWATCH
brandwatch.com
brandwatch.com
Reference 68
WHISKYBASE
whiskybase.com
whiskybase.com
Reference 69
FORFASTRAL
forfastral.com
forfastral.com
Reference 70
RURALIRELAND
ruralireland.ie
ruralireland.ie
Reference 71
CSO
cso.ie
cso.ie
Reference 72
SOLASTRAINING
solastraining.ie
solastraining.ie
Reference 73
PACKAGINGIRELAND
packagingireland.com
packagingireland.com
Reference 74
IRISHCOOPERS
irishcoopers.com
irishcoopers.com
Reference 75
BUSINESSIRELAND
businessireland.com
businessireland.com
Reference 76
GRIFFITH
griffith.ie
griffith.ie
Reference 77
BUSHMILLS
bushmills.com
bushmills.com
Reference 78
KILBEGGANDISTILLERY
kilbeggandistillery.com
kilbeggandistillery.com
Reference 79
MIDLETONWHISKEY
midletonwhiskey.ie
midletonwhiskey.ie
Reference 80
ECHLINVILLEDISTILLERY
echlinvilledistillery.com
echlinvilledistillery.com
Reference 81
BOANNDISTILLERY
boanndistillery.com
boanndistillery.com
Reference 82
TULLAMOREDEW
tullamoredew.com
tullamoredew.com
Reference 83
LACEYSWHISKEY
laceyswhiskey.com
laceyswhiskey.com
Reference 84
GRAINWHISKEY
grainwhiskey.org
grainwhiskey.org
Reference 85
TEELINGDISTILLERY
teelingdistillery.com
teelingdistillery.com
Reference 86
SUSTAINABLEFOOD
sustainablefood.ie
sustainablefood.ie
Reference 87
MALTSTERS
maltsters.ie
maltsters.ie
Reference 88
AUTOMATIONDISTILLERY
automationdistillery.com
automationdistillery.com
Reference 89
PEATEDWHISKY
peatedwhisky.com
peatedwhisky.com
Reference 90
CASKSTRENGTH
caskstrength.com
caskstrength.com
Reference 91
BIOENERGYIRELAND
bioenergyireland.ie
bioenergyireland.ie
Reference 92
UAE-WHISKEY-ASSOC
uae-whiskey-assoc.com
uae-whiskey-assoc.com
Reference 93
FEV
fev.es
fev.es
Reference 94
POLISHSPIRITS
polishspirits.pl
polishspirits.pl
Reference 95
SINGAPORECUSTOMS
singaporecustoms.gov.sg
singaporecustoms.gov.sg
Reference 96
ANMEXICO
anmexico.com
anmexico.com
Reference 97
SAWHISKY
sawhisky.co.za
sawhisky.co.za
Reference 98
EABR
eabr.org
eabr.org
Reference 99
TRADEIRELAND
tradeireland.com
tradeireland.com
Reference 100
DIFFORDSGUIDE
diffordsguide.com
diffordsguide.com