Craft Irish Whiskey

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The Donn wins another title!🏆 98 points - Gold Outstanding at the International Wine & Spirit CompetitionAt just under 7...
16/06/2026

The Donn wins another title!

🏆 98 points - Gold Outstanding at the International Wine & Spirit Competition

At just under 7 years old, The Donn continues to prove what we’ve always believed, great whiskey isn’t defined by age alone, it’s defined by flavour, engineered through progressive barrel craft and advanced maturation techniques.

Swipe to see what 98 points tastes like đŸ„ƒ

15/06/2026

Defined by taste, not by age alone đŸ„ƒ

04/06/2026

Step inside Norton Bar at Grantley Hall.

Set within one of the UK’s most celebrated luxury hotels and rooted in Yorkshire hospitality, Norton Bar is shaped by a deep understanding of the guest experience and a commitment to making every guest feel comfortable, welcomed and cared for.

In Episode 20 of our Raising The Bar series, we sit down with Bar Supervisor Declan Parker to explore the art of storytelling behind the bar, from the inspiration behind each serve to the importance of creating memorable moments for every guest.

Visit Norton Bar to experience it for yourself, and enjoy a dram of The Donn, The Taoscán or, for a truly special occasion, The Devil’s Keep.

27/05/2026

A rare look inside the making of The Donn đŸ„ƒ

Inside our maturation warehouse, guests were invited to taste The Donn across its journey, from new make spirit through to the finished whiskey, experiencing first-hand how flavour and complexity are shaped at every stage.

From the influence of cask selection to the precision of maturation, each sample revealed another layer of the craft behind one of the world’s most awarded single malts.

29/04/2026

Following its recognition as Single Malt Whiskey of the Year, we’re taking you inside the making of The Donn.

At just 6.9 years old, it challenges one of whiskey’s oldest assumptions, that time alone defines quality. Instead, it is shaped through a progressive cask journey. By varying cask size and fill levels, we play with oxygen exposure and wood-to-spirit ratios, accelerating complexity and developing layers of flavour within the same maturation period.

This is not about ageing longer. It’s about understanding how wood interacts with whiskey, and knowing when it has reached its peak.

29/04/2026

Following its recognition as Single Malt Whiskey of the Year, we’re taking you inside the making of The Donn.

At just 6.9 years old, it challenges one of whiskey’s oldest assumptions, that time alone defines quality. Instead, it is shaped through a progressive cask journey. By varying cask size and fill levels, we play with oxygen exposure and wood-to-spirit ratios, accelerating complexity and developing layers of flavour within the same maturation period.

This is not about ageing longer. It’s about understanding how wood interacts with whiskey, and knowing when it has reached its peak.

From a vision to world’s best🏆 In this video three years ago, Founder and Master Blender Jay Bradley spoke about what Th...
22/04/2026

From a vision to world’s best🏆

In this video three years ago, Founder and Master Blender Jay Bradley spoke about what The Donn would become. Today, that vision is realised.

Whiskey of the Year 2024 ‱ 2025 ‱ 2026 – three consecutive years winning at the highest level of global competitions.

This year at London Spirits Competition, 43 of the world’s leading spirits authorities decided the result, among them: Stephanie Macleod – Master Blender at Bacardi, Billy Leighton – Master Blender Emeritus, Midleton & Pernod Ricard and Craig Wallace – Head of Whisky Creation & Master Blender at Diageo.

Together, the judges combined scores delivered 96 points (Double Gold) and named The Donn Single Malt Whiskey of the Year.

What makes this achievement exceptional?

It was bottled at just 6.9 years old. In a category traditionally defined by age, this is a rare outcome and a reflection of our approach to whiskey making. The Donn is crafted through six distinct cask styles, varying in size and fill level to precisely control oxygen, wood interaction and flavour development.

21/04/2026

In Episode 19 of our Raising The Bar series, we sit down with Nick Craig, Head Sommelier and Assistant Manager at Michelin-starred OX Belfast.

As the first surprise tasting menu in Belfast, OX is bringing something different to the city’s food scene. Nick’s role? Carefully curating wines that pair beautifully with their ever-evolving dishes guided by locality and seasonality. Mentored by Alain Kerloc’h, award-winning sommelier and co-owner, Nick has developed his craft under Alain’s guidance, helping shape his approach to wine and hospitality.

If you’re in Belfast, this is one you can’t missđŸ„ƒ

02/04/2026

Looking to enjoy a dram over the long weekend? đŸ„ƒ

From Michelin-starred restaurants to award-winning bars, you’ll find us in some of the UK & Ireland’s most exceptional venues.

27/03/2026

In honour of International Whiskey Day, we’re celebrating not just drinking whiskey, but understanding it.

At Craft Irish Whiskey, we’re passionate about sharing the knowledge behind what makes a great whiskey. From how cask selection shapes flavour, to the role of maturation and the nuances of blending.

Because the more you understand whiskey, the more you appreciate it đŸ„ƒ

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