Irish spirits exports hit record €1.47 billion in 2024
Domestic consumption sank by 2 per cent as the US remained the sector’s largest market in the lead up to tariffs
Irish Whiskey Association
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US tariffs on EU wine and spirits could result in ‘loss of 25,000 American jobs’
US trade associations warn president of potential negative impact on hospitality sector
Irish whiskey exporters may be forced to look at other markets if 15% tariff rate applies
Irish Whiskey Association issues warning as EU confirms no carve out for spirits
EU-US tariffs deal at 15% preferable to ‘ruinous’ trade war, says Taoiseach
Both sides are to continue negotiations on the detail, including possible tariff exemptions for several sectors
Small Irish businesses say tariffs will hurt US consumers most
Relief at end of uncertainty with agreement on tariffs offset by concern over full impact of the terms of trade deal
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Some producers have switched focus away from US, but for others, uncertainty and insecurity prevail
Irish whiskey is undergoing a market correction, a temporary blip, a ‘little pause’
Some 90% of producers have cut back on production amid slowdown
Irish drinks sector ‘uniquely exposed’ if EU fails to get tariffs lifted
Irish Whiskey Association and Drinks Ireland warn current 10% tariff is costing producers thousands of euro every week
Potential ‘whiskey fraud’ victims encouraged to come forward over investment scams
Some casks non-existent or sold multiple times to different customers
Visitor numbers did not ‘drop’ during pilots’ strike, Tourism Ireland chief says
Whiskey distilleries attract more than 800,000 visitors as tourism industry group launches campaign marking 700 years of distilling heritage
Ireland’s Covid-19 restrictions now second lightest in world
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ESRI to warn of soaring prices as it scraps previous inflation forecasts
Seen and Heard: Dublin facing severe traffic disruption as power cables to be replaced
Ukraine crisis poses threat to Ireland’s €4.5bn trade with Russia
Ibec warns biggest impact could come indirectly through higher commodity prices
Irish whiskey forecast to overtake Scotch in US as sales hit record $1.3bn
Sales rose 16.3% last year with Irish whiskey the third-fastest-growing spirits category
Cosgrave could be compelled to enter arbitration by US court
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Irish whiskey sector back on track with further success in sight
Despite pandemic, continued investment means sector poised for quick sales rebound
Whiskey and dairy industries call on State to pressure EU
After Brexit, many products lost EU originating status and access to lower trade tariffs
Irish whiskey sector poised to rebound after dip in sales
Volumes remained relatively stable even as travel retail sales fell 96.2% due to Covid
Canada’s tax cuts on spirits go down well with Irish whiskey producers
Sales of Irish whiskey in Canada have increased 44% due to Ceta trade deal with EU
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US and EU sign rare trade agreement to reduce tariffs on range of products
‘Mutually beneficial agreement’ will be positive for both economies, Phil Hogan says
Irish whiskey sales near milestone of 12m cases a year
Jameson remains market leader, but McGregor’s Proper No Twelve becomes fourth biggest brand in global sales
Sales of Irish whiskey hit as up to 400 jobs at risk
Closure of pubs and duty free shops around the world have taken toll on the industry
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Waterford Distillery founder Mark Reynier aims to produce the best single malt
Irish whiskey sales hit $1.1bn in US as tariffs knock bourbon and rye exports
Retaliatory tariffs lead to slump in exports of American whiskey to Europe
Cork whiskey brand drops ‘distillery’ from label following complaints
St Patrick’s Distillery accused of mislabelling and damaging industry’s reputation abroad
Irish whiskey sales slow in US but distillery visitors top 1m locally
Visitor numbers to distilleries jumped by 54% since 2015 to 1.02m last year
Irish whiskey now protected in more than 50 markets
Plans are under way to achieve protection in another 26 territories in the coming years
Irish whiskey a potential target for new US tariffs
Trump administration is expanding its trade war against European exporters
Irish butter and whiskey could be hit as US allowed to impose $7.5bn in tariffs
WTO gives green light for tariffs as part of Airbus dispute
Concern growing over possible US tariffs on Irish food products
Irish Whiskey Association representatives to meet US trade officials Washington
Jameson taking its distillery tour experience global
Whiskey brand, controlled by Irish Distillers, has created a replica of its Dublin experience
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Mislabelling of whiskey products could damage industry, says IWA
Association lodges several complaints with Food Safety Authority of Ireland
US funds at odds in view of Ryanair’s prospects
Seen and Heard: Ministers avoid Huawei; Stripe boys in the money on Slack; and outflows from multinationals resume
Over 1 million visitors expected at whiskey distillery visitor centres
Number of visitor centres expected to rise to 21 with eight more opening in 2019
Irish whiskey producers look east for growth opportunities
Rivals coming together with aid of Bord Bia to target growth in China and Japan
€138m whiskey maturation development gets the go-ahead
Permission granted on appeal for project covering 12 maturation warehouses
Powerscourt investors raise a glass to Irish whiskey
The €20m-plus Powerscourt Distillery has begun producing Irish whiskey, and will open its doors to visitors early in the new year
Blackwater becomes 21st operational Irish whiskey distillery
Distillery to use blockchain technology to allow customers to track production journey
Government accused of ‘schizophrenic’ attitude towards Irish whiskey
Article claims Government wants the benefits of a thriving whiskey industry but would prefer ‘if no one actually drinks the stuff’
Whiskey wars: why are rival brands going into battle?
Wild Geese parent accuses Irish Distillers of abusing its dominant position in sector
Spirits high in Irish whiskey as domestic sales soar by 41%
Jameson, Bushmills, Teelings, Tullamore Dew, Knappogue Castle and Writers Tears all performed well in 2017
Industry veteran warns of possible Irish whiskey drought
John Teeling says growing popularity of Irish whiskey may lead to lack of spirits produced
Nervous markets but consumer confidence hits a 17-year high
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Whiskey business orders up more barley and malt
Industry calls for sustainable supply and greater variety of grains as sales surge
Irish whiskey distilleries see visitor numbers rise by 11%
Some 814,000 people travelled to whiskey visitor centres last year
Whiskey has stirred, but may be shaken by fickle tastes
Cantillon: Market has matured nicely, but will consumers move onto the next craze?
Whiskey sales in US bars up by 28% in run-up to St Patrick’s Day
American consumption of Irish whiskey is surging, with 3.8 million cases sold in 2016
Award-winning Walsh Whiskey planning for Asia expansion
Future Proof: Bernard & Rosemary Walsh, Walsh Whiskey, Co Carlow
Distillers seek second golden age of Irish whiskey
High spirits: Strategy aims to grow global market share from 4 to 12 per cent by 2030
Irish whiskey sales growing despite global consumption slowdown
Russia overtakes France to become third-biggest market after US and Ireland
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