A Chat with Michael R O’ Boyle of Mulroy Bay

A Chat with Michael R O' Boyle of Mulroy Bay

Irishmalts was lucky enough to have a quick chat with Michael R O’ Boyle of Mulroy Bay to discuss the rich history of Poitin, and his involvement in the industry. Michael is the Distiller at Baoilleach Distillery. This small, independently run distillery is Donegal’s first grain distillery in over a century. The distillery is situated in an old cottage on a hillside overlooking Mulroy Bay and the Wild Atlantic…

IrishAmerican 19 Year Old Single Malt Founders Reserve Inaugural Release

IrishAmerican 19 Year Old Single Malt Founders Reserve Inaugural Release

The Inaugural release of the Irish American Founder’s Reserve Series dropped yesterday on Irishmalts. Carefully selected by the founder of IrishAmerican, John McKay, this exceptional whiskey is available for pre-order now. His vision, dream and legacy is embodied in this rare premium series.

What Is Mead & How Can I Drink It: Everything You Need To Know

What Is Mead & How Can I Drink It: Everything You Need To Know

Described as the perfect blend between wine and beer, mead is seeing a resurgence in the global alcohol industry. In short, mead was created 3 thousand years before the invention of the wheel. It is thought that mead was invented when rain fell into a pot of honey. Nowadays, the process is more refined…

An Interview with Kirstie McCallum – Gelston’s Head Distiller

An Interview with Kirstie McCallum - Gelston’s Head Distiller

Recently, Irishmalts was lucky enough to sit down with Kirstie McCallum of Samuel Gelston’s Irish Whiskey. Founded in 1830 by Belfast based Samuel Gelston, Gelston’s Whiskey has been distilling and bottling Irish whiskeys of high quality with unique and innovative finishes for many years. Kirstie is Gelston’s Head Distiller. Coming from a successful career in the […]

The World’s Largest Whiskey Festival – All You Need To Know

The World's Largest Whiskey Festival - All You Need To Know

What is the world’s largest whiskey festival, you ask? It is none other than Belfast Whiskey Week! BWW is set to be Ireland’s Largest Whiskey Festival and the World’s Largest Irish Whiskey Festival. When we say large, we mean it! The festival will feature involvement from over 60 brands and distilleries. Lead by a community […]

In Conversation with Lisa Doyle of Dublin Liberties Distillery

In Conversation with Lisa Doyle of Dublin Liberties Distillery

Cheers to clinking glasses again, right? Summer is finally in full swing, and the Irish whiskey industry is adjusting to the slow reopening of the world (not to mention the change in temperature). To celebrate this special summer, we enjoyed the chance to chat with Lisa Doyle, Marketing and Communications Manager at the Dublin Liberties […]

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