In the last issue of Licensing World, we highlighted Ballykilcavan’s participation in #DrinkersForUkraine, a fundraising initiative that saw breweries from around the world brew a stout that was first created by displaced Ukrainian brewers. “We had to ration the beer as people were looking for more stock than we actually had. The reaction to it [...]
With the cost of living dominating news headlines and breweries raising prices, many publicans are stuck between a rock and a hard place. While trying to rebound from the last two years and dealing with rising operating costs, publicans must now protect their profit margins, while also keeping their customers happy. Here, hospitality tech provider [...]
The Connacht Distillery’s new Head Distiller has made his way from the US to Ballina in search of new adventures and whiskey perfection What brought you from California to Mayo? I came to The Connacht Distillery in part to shake things up in life, stretch and challenge myself and grow my experience, but also and [...]
Created by Oisin Davis of Great Irish Beverages and Danil Nevsky of Indie Bartender, ARC is a non-profit set up to help the global bar industry during its time of need Established in September, ARC (Ambassador Residency Club) is all about getting brand ambassadors back behind the bar to give some assistance to our [...]
Bart Odons and Cillian Ó Móráin of Mescan Brewery are doing things their own unique way What do you get when two vets meet up for a few drinks over Christmas to complain about the direction their lives have taken? You get a brewery specialising in Belgian beer, of course. “I always tell people [...]
With Craft Cocktails and BAR 1661, Dave Mulligan has come up with a way of keeping all cocktail drinkers happy It’s been just over a year since Dave Mulligan set up Craft Cocktails and what a year it’s been. Launched in October 2020, the range of premium bottled cocktails is available today in over 40 [...]
Bushmills Irish Whiskey has collaborated with hot sauce specialists, Rebel Chilli, to host a series of online cocktail masterclasses this winter. The immersive events are part of the Black Bush Stories campaign which celebrates the parallels between Bushmills and an individual and their craft, while providing an opportunity for attendees to discover a new skill. [...]
Pumpkin carving, scary movies, crunchy leaves underfoot and crisp autumn air can only mean one thing – Halloween is upon us! If you want to embrace the fright night festivities at home this Halloween weekend, then treat yourself to a devilishly dark tipple from The Sexton Single Malt Whiskey. Distilled entirely from Irish malted barley [...]
Bushmills Irish Whiskey has announced the release of The Causeway Collection across selected global markets, a new series of extremely rare and unique cask finished single malt whiskeys from The Old Bushmills Distillery – the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery. Leading the highly anticipated lineup are two cask strength releases that will be exclusively available [...]
Following the addition of Château d'Esclans, the leading Provence Rosé winery, to Moët Hennessy’s portfolio of wines and spirits, Edward Dillon becomes the distributor of the Château’s Whispering Angel, Rock Angel and Château D’ESCLANS Collection of wines in the Republic of Ireland. Moët Hennessy, as the majority shareholder, will work alongside Sacha Lichine, President and [...]
