The Whiskey File: Minister urged to ensure Irish whiskey is made with Irish grains

There is absolutely no requirement now to use Irish grain in the production of Irish whiskey, one TD has said.

Politicians have called on the Government to ensure Irish grain is used in the production of the country’s world-famous whiskey.

Irish Whiskey is a Geographical Indication registered with the European Commission and must be produced in accordance with the Irish Whiskey Technical File. That file does not currently require the use of Irish grain in the production of Irish whiskey, but the process of amending it is now underway.