Submission Deadline
26 February 2027
Judging
Date
23 & 24 March 2027
Winners Announcement
22 April 2027
26 February 2027
23 & 24 March 2027
22 April 2027
Whisky
96 Points
Craft Irish Whiskey is redefining Irish whiskey with a bold mission: to restore Ireland’s place as a global leader in whiskey craftsmanship. Blending time-honoured tradition with innovative, scientific methods, the company has set a new standard in maturation, producing some of the world’s most luxurious and sought-after Irish whiskeys.
This mission comes to life through a reimagined approach to maturation techniques, defined by a progression of cask sizes, unique barrel selection, adjusting fill levels based on what each whiskey requires and the introduction of water prior to or during maturation, all of which contribute to greater depth, texture and complexity.
By focusing on flavour peaks rather than age statements, Craft Irish Whiskey captures each whiskey at its absolute best, from The Devil’s Keep, bottled just shy of 30 years at its moment of perfection, to The Donn, which at just under seven years old demonstrates that exceptional depth, complexity and character are not defined by age.
With a collection defined by luxury, innovation and heritage, Craft Irish Whiskey is reshaping the global whiskey landscape, one exceptional bottle at a time.