The 16 Most Important Irish Whiskeys of the 21st Century So Far

At the turn of the millennium, there were just three operational distilleries in Ireland: New Midleton and Cooley in the Republic of Ireland, and Bushmills in Northern Ireland. Today, there are around 50, with more planned facilities on the way. And while Jameson’s core offering remains a ubiquitous fixture, Irish whiskey’s growth has been powered by expansion at all rungs on the value ladder. According to DISCUS data, since 2003, the premium and super-premium Irish whiskey categories have grown by 1,053 percent and 2,769 percent, respectively. Of course, with growth comes entrepreneurial growing pains. The article The 16 Most Important Irish Whiskeys of the 21st Century So Far appeared first on VinePair.