Getting into the spirit of things

Whiskey distilling is returning to Tullamore after a 60-year break, with the sod turned on a €35m distillery which will have the capacity to produce 1.5m cases per annum, reports Ray Ryan

IRISH whiskey, rich in heritage, is the fastest growing spirit category worldwide and is now poised for even greater success.

Investment is expanding as distilleries are being set up across the island and new markets are being secured.