Cooley Named Distillery of the Year by Malt Advocate

Cooley Distillery honoured as 2010 Distillery of the Year by Leading US Publication

Cooley Distillery, Ireland’s only independent whiskey distiller, has been named Distillery of the Year at the 16th Annual Malt Advocate Whisky Awards.

The Whisky Awards run by the Malt Advocate, North America’s leading whisky magazine, recognise excellence in the world of whisky. Now in their sixteenth year, these awards are the oldest and longest-running annual whisky awards program. They honour the world’s greatest whiskies and distilleries, and the individuals who make and promote whisky around the world.

John Hansell, Editor of the Malt Advocate, commented, “The most compelling justification for selecting Cooley for this award isn’t just the variety of the whiskeys they make. It’s the quality. They are now putting out the best whiskey they have ever produced. In an era where hundreds of small distilleries are starting up across the globe, Cooley can be an inspiration to them all.”

Cooley has now made a clean sweep of all major whisky awards.  The 2010 trophy sits beside World Distiller of the Year 2008 (IWSC), European Distiller of the Year 2008, 2009 (IWSC), Irish Distiller of the Year 2007 (Icons of Whisky), and World Best Whiskey 2009 (IWSC). 

The award confirms Cooley’s role and reputation as a world class whiskey distiller. 

Jack Teeling, Managing Director of Cooley, commented,

“The US is now the biggest market for Irish whiskey. Being honoured as Distillery of the Year by the Malt Advocate will elevate the profile of our portfolio of whiskeys right across the US.  This prestigious award is testament to the skill, dedication and hard work of the entire Cooley team.  We will continue to build Cooley’s reputation for being the world’s best distiller of Irish whiskey.”

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Additional Information:

The Malt Advocate Whisky Awards

The Malt Advocate Whisky Awards exist to recognize excellence in the world of whisky. Now in their sixteenth year, these awards are the oldest and longest-running annual whisky awards program. They honour the world’s greatest whiskies and distilleries, and the individuals who make and promote them. Malt Advocate magazine is America’s leading whisky magazine. It’s the number one source for whisky information, education and entertainment for whisky enthusiasts.

For Additional Information:

 Jack Teeling, Managing Director, Cooley Distillery  

Tel: +3531 8332833

 David O’Siochain, Pembroke Communications

Tel: +3531 649 6322