The Whisky Exchange ‘What is Irish Whiskey?’ – Irish Whiskey News
March 14th, 2026

A Guide To Irish Whiskey
In many ways, the story of Irish whiskey is the story of whisky itself. Essentially, it’s a spirit made from fermented grains, distilled and aged in wooden casks for a minimum of three years. Often stereotyped as light and delicate, it actually encompasses a great breadth of styles, from richly sherried, spicy pot still whiskies, to bright, tropical blends, and even robustly smoky single malts.















