Irish whiskey exports to Europe continue to rise amid US tariff troubles

Spirits including Five Farms Irish Cream, Powers Irish Whiskey, Clonakilty Irish Whiskey, and Dingle Irish Whiskey on display at a showcase to mark Ireland's EU presidency. A record 16.46m cases of Irish whiskey were sold globally in 2025.

Irish whiskey exports to the European Union have risen by 21.5% over the last four years, with according to the Irish Whiskey Association (IWA).

According to the IWA, Irish whiskey has continued to perform strongly in traditional markets like Germany and Poland but has seen export volumes rise in new markets. Greece and Italy have risen 88% and 68% respectively over the last four years, while export value to Bulgaria is up 54% over the same period.