Irish whiskey is whiskey made on the island of Ireland. The word ‘whiskey’ comes from the Irish uisce beatha, meaning water of life. Irish whiskey was once the most popular spirit in the world, though a long period of decline from the late 19th century onwards greatly damaged the industry.
Alcohol by volume: 40–94.8%
Colour: Pale Gold to Dark Amber
Variants: Pot Still Irish Whiskey; Malt Irish Whiskey; Grain Irish Whiskey; Blended Irish Whiskey