The only island distillery in the country has just produced its first 1,000 bottles of gin, the first step in an ambitious plan to boost the local economy which also includes developing a whiskey distillery.

A motorway in the UK was closed last night after a lorry carrying 32,000 litres of gin was involved in a crash.

Would you drink gin made from peas?

Waterford’s Blackwater Distillery will have its gins sold in Australia after they signed a new contract with retailer Aldi.

Built on a foundation of friendship and innovation, West Cork Distillers was established in 2003 by three lifelong friends, Denis McCarthy, Ger McCarthy and John O’Connell in the heart of West Cork at Union Hall.

The first distillery to be built on an Irish island in modern times is nearing completion and those behind it have already trademarked the gin and whiskey it will produce.

The first distillery to be constructed in modern times on an Irish island is nearing completion and those behind it have already trademarked the gin and whiskey it will produce.

Despite expectations that the bubble would burst, gins are more popular than ever, with new ones popping up across the country. Why is the classic G&T so rejuvenated? asks Leslie Williams.

Ciara McDonnell meets the man behind Beara Ocean Gin and finds out why tourism and gin are a match made in heaven

More people are drinking gin in Ireland than ever before, new research has shown.

Just a tipple.

Pat Rigney chose ‘remote and wild’ Drumshambo to distill gin and whiskey for world markets, writes Trish Dromey.

Whiskey, wine and gin were the drinks of choice over the festive period according to Dalcassian Wines & Spirits, one of Ireland's largest drinks distributors.

Want a little Christmas spirit? From sparkling wines to cider, beer to gin, our wine columnist, Leslie Williams, has the perfect list to choose from.

Blackwater Wexford Strawberry Gin, 40% abv, 50cl — €32.00 Stockists: Bradleys Cork, O’Briens Off-Licences nationwide, Celtic Whiskey Shop

A senior garda warns addict injecting centres are a legal minefield, a shellfish harvesting company is warning it will seek millions of euro in compensation if Irish Water proceeds with the construction of a new water treatment plant and we conduct a poll to see if our readers think a motorway between Limerick and Cork is needed. Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.

A new distillery is in hot water over claims its vodka and gin are gluten free.