Bottling Irish magic: the renaissance women of Ireland's distillers
Orla & Anna Snook-O'Carroll founders of Valentia Island Vermouth pictured at the Cromwell Point Lighthouse on Valentia Island, Co Kerry. Picture: Alan Landers.
The renaissance of the Irish distilling sector over the last few decades has seen many pioneering women carve out a role for themselves in what would have traditionally been a male preserve. Amongst these women, there is another more exclusive club of female foragers employing their knowledge of the natural world to bring uniquely Irish flavours to the bottle and the glass.
Seasonality obviously has a big impact on their work so, for the season that’s in it, we also asked each to supply a special drink recipe with a seasonal twist.
