Former Tipperary hurler launches Irish whiskey

John O'Brien has named the whiskey after his uncle, hurler and local publican Jim McDonnell

John O'Brien, who launched Jim Mac Irish Whiskey in December, said the whiskey was originally intended for international markets but Covid-19 forced him to look closer to home first.

A former Tipperary hurling star and two-time All-Ireland winner has launched a small batch of premium blend Irish whiskey.

John O'Brien, who launched Jim Mac Irish Whiskey in December, said the whiskey was originally intended for international markets but the challenges of launching during the Covid-19 pandemic forced him to look closer to home first.