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.

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Year of the Horse – Chinese New Year Edition

The Year of the Horse is almost here – a symbol of momentum, strength and bold new beginnings.

If you haven’t secured yours yet, now’s the time to raise a dram that captures that spirit. The Big Peat Chinese New Year Limited Edition delivers rich smoke, big character and celebratory flair – crafted for festive toasts, meaningful gifting and sharing with good company.

Created specially for the season, this limited release is all about welcoming luck, energy and fresh starts in unforgettable style.

Celebrate with confidence. Toast to what’s ahead.

Ride into the Year of the Horse with Big Peat in hand.

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A BOUQUET OF DELICIOUS “ROSES”

Based in Lawrenceburg Kentucky, Four Roses Distillery is one of America’s oldest and most historic bourbon producers dating back to the late 19th century with the name trademarked way back in 1888. Over the decades, Four Roses changed owners, survived Prohibition by selling medicinal whiskey and rebounded through the 20th century after the end of prohibition. In 2002 the brand was purchased by Kirin Brewery  company out of Japan and, just last week, ownership changed once again when it was acquired by Gallo Winery, which asserts its intention to maintain the overall focus on quality bourbon production that has earned the distillery its stellar reputation.

One of the main things that sets Four Roses apart in the world of bourbon is its unique approach to recipe variation and blending. The distillery produces ten distinct bourbon recipes by combining two mash bills — one higher in rye and one lower — with five proprietary yeast strains. Each recipe is encoded with a four-letter code, and these are aged in new charred American oak barrels for at least five years before bottling. The letter codes on the tag of each bottle tell you what yeast strain, recipe, and aging location were used.

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Big Peat 6 Years Old Double Grand Cru Edition

ABV: 50.5% | Vol: 70cl

£58.33

Savour the rare experience of Big Peat Double Grand Cru edition, a defining release within our Signature Series. For the first time, Big Peat’s iconic Islay smoke meets double Wine Cask influence – matured in Bordeaux oak and finished in Rioja – bringing layers of rich dark fruits, chocolate, espresso and warming spices. This is classic Big Peat reimagined, culminating in a lingering finish of charred oak and a subtle tannic grip. Limited to just 330 bottles, this is a release created for those who pursue rarity, complexity and craft.

Big Peat is a marriage of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies only from the island of Islay. With Caol Ila spirit bringing sweetness, Bowmore the perfect balance, Ardbeg a medicinal, earthy quality and Port Ellen, a degree of elegance, Big Peat represents all that is Islay in a bottle. Part of the Remarkable Regional Malts range, the ultimate distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions.

Celebrating This Year’s Sales Award Winners

Our growth isn’t just measured in cases shipped or awards earned… It’s built bottle by bottle and relationship by relationship. Every sale is a story of connection, trust, and shared success.

That’s why we are proud to recognize this year’s Heaven Hill Brands Sales Award Winners: The Regional Managers and Distributor Partners whose achievements over the last fiscal year embody what it means to Thrive Together.

2026 Regional Manager of the Year
Cole Armstrong
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

This year, Cole Armstrong set the pace and earned the highest individual sales honor at Heaven Hill Brands. As Regional Manager of the Year, Cole’s consistent performance and trusted leadership stood out across the business.

Representing our portfolio with excellence and building strong distributor partnerships along the way, Cole has exemplified what it means to raise the bar, delivering results while embodying the spirit of “Many Spirits. One Team.”

2026 Brand Award Winners

Elijah Craig – Illinois
Chris Tabor, Regional Manager
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

Evan Williams – New Jersey
David Tabachnik, Regional Manager
Allied Beverage Group

Heaven Hill – Pennsylvania
Art Schomp, Regional Manager
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

These awards honor more than sales milestones. They reflect the heart of our business: strong partnerships, shared wins, and a culture built on accountability and trust. To every Regional Manager and Partner recognized, thank you for the energy, integrity and commitment you bring to building beloved brands and lasting relationships. Your work is a powerful reminder that at Heaven Hill, we don’t just sell spirits, we lift them all across the world.

Highly Commended: Sustainable Distillery

Sustainability is central to how we work at the Cotswolds Distillery, from caring for the landscape around us to reducing our environmental impact behind the scenes. This commitment is brought to life through initiatives such as our Wetlands Ecological Treatment System, a living reed-bed landscape that treats the majority of our production wastewater on site while supporting local wildlife. To be highly commended in the Sustainable Distillery category is a meaningful acknowledgement of this approach, and of our belief in doing things thoughtfully, responsibly and with the future in mind. Take a look at the video below to discover more about our wetlands.

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Congratulations to our Head of Global Advocacy, Rob Patchett, who has been highly commended for Brand Ambassador – World Whisky of the Year award. Since joining the Cotswolds Distillery in 2022, Rob has been a passionate ambassador for our spirits, sharing his knowledge and unmistakable enthusiasm with whisky lovers across the globe. This recognition celebrates the way he brings our story to life, one conversation, tasting and perfectly poured dram at a time.

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