Whiskey maker signs €25m venture

The husband and wife team behind the ‘Hot Irishman’ range of spirits and whiskeys have formed a €25m joint-venture with Italian drinks giant Illva Saronno.

The deal will see them build a craft whiskey distillery in Carlow.

The newly named Walsh Whiskey Distillery will continue to make the company’s existing brands, but production will be significantly increased, from around 4,000 cases to 400,000.