Icons of Whisky Ireland winners announced

Whisky Magazine has announced the winners of its Icons of Whisky Ireland 2019 at the Whisky Magazine Awards Dublin.

The night was hosted by Rob Allanson, Whisky Magazine editor, who says: "It’s been another phenomenal year for Irish whiskey and tonight’s awards are reflection of that. Whether it’s a boundary pushing new expression, a celebration of a major milestone, or a new visitor experience that galvanises the whiskey loving public, each innovation is ensuring that Ireland is firmly rooted as a major player in the whiskey world. Congratulations to all of our winners this evening and indeed to all those who were nominated."

Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame | Sponsored by Amorim Top Series

-       Inductee 51

o  Billy Leighton - Irish Distillers

-       Inductee 52

o  Helen Mulholland - Bushmills

Icons of Whiskey Ireland Company Awards

-       Distiller of the Year | Sponsored by Glencairn

o  Highly Commended: Teeling Whiskey Co.

o  Category Winner: Irish Distillers

-       Brand Innovator of the Year |Sponsored by MPS

o  Highly Commended: Method and Madness

o  Category Winner: Tullamore D.E.W.

-       Craft Producer of the Year | Sponsored by Wade

o  Highly Commended: Glendalough Distillery

o  Category Winner: Dingle Distillery

-       Visitor Attraction of the Year | Sponsored by Christies

o  Highly Commended: Walsh Whiskey Distillery

o  Category Winner: Jameson Distillery, Bow St.

Icons of Whiskey Ireland People Awards

-       Master Distiller/Master Blender of the Year | Sponsored by Steklarna

o  Highly Commended: Sarah Dowling – Beam Suntory

o  Category Winner: Alex Chasko – Teeling Whiskey Co.

-       Distillery Manager of the Year

o  Highly Commended: Lyndsey Harkins – Connacht Whiskey Co.

o  Category Winner: Mary Ferriter – Dingle Distillery

-       Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year

o  Highly Commended: Luke Crowley-Holland – Celtic Whiskey Shop

o  Category Winner: Alan O’Donovan – Irish Whiskey Experience

-       Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the Year

o  Highly Commended: Kevin Piggott – Tullamore D.E.W.

o  Category Winner: Jennifer Nickerson – Tipperary Boutique Distillery

Icons of Whiskey Ireland Retailer Awards

-       Single Outlet Retailer of the Year

o  Highly Commended: The Drinks Store

o  Category Winner: Celtic Whiskey Shop

-       Multiple Outlets Retailer of the Year

o  Highly Commended: Molloy’s

o  Category Winner: O’Briens, Wine, Beer, Spirits

-       Online Retailer of the Year

o  Highly Commended: James Fox

o  Category Winner: www.celticwhiskeyshop.com

-       Travel Retailer of the Year

o  Highly Commended: Shannon Duty Free

o  Category Winner: The Loop Dublin Airport

-       Supermarket of the Year

o  Highly Commended: Dunnes

o  Category Winner: SuperValu

Icons of Whiskey Ireland Bar Awards

-       Bar of the Year

o  Highly Commended: Paris Texas

o  Category Winner: Bowes Lounge Bar

-       Bar Group of the Year

o  Highly Commended: Porterhouse

o  Category Winner: Market Bar Group

-       Hotel Bar of the Year

o  Highly Commended: The Sidecar Bar, the Westbury Hotel

 

o  Category Winner: Jasmine Bar, Brooks Hotel

23 November 2018 - Sam Coyne the drinks report, editor