Irish whiskey exports exceed €1bn in value for the first time 

Rising demand, market diversification and growing e-commerce were identified as some of the key drivers of Irish whiskey growth

Director of the Irish Whiskey Association, William Lavelle referred to the €1bn plus figure as a "renaissance," saying it marked a significant milestone for the industry.

The value of whiskey exports for the island of Ireland has exceeded €1bn for the first time in 2022, the Irish Whiskey Association has announced this morning.

Comprising data for Ireland and Northern Ireland, the association noted rising global demand for "premium higher priced Irish Whiskey," as a key driver for export growth with the association saying that these trends were in line with consumers drinking less, but better.