Why American Distillers Are Thriving in Ireland

In 2010, there were four distilleries in Ireland: New Midleton, Cooley, and Kilbeggan in the Republic of Ireland, and Bushmills in Northern Ireland. In 2020, there were 32. And as of late 2025, there were around 50, the result of both real category growth and the belief Irish whiskey can further expand its international appeal. (In some ways, one might compare it to America’s own bourbon boom of the 2010s.) Fast growth has necessitated new infrastructure, ranging from grain supply to distribution networks. The article Why American Distillers Are Thriving in Ireland appeared first on VinePair.