A Truly Rare Achievement: Curraghmore’s Single Estate Whiskey Enters a New Chapter
At Curraghmore, we’ve always said that great whiskey begins long before the barrel. It starts with the soil, the seed, and a vision rooted in place. Today, we’re proud to share
What Is Pot Still Whiskey? Discover Ireland’s Signature Style at Curraghmore Estate
What Is Pot Still Whiskey? When you hold a glass of Curraghmore Whiskey in your hand, you’re not just enjoying a fine Irish spirit – you’re tasting centuries of agricultu
Spring Barley Update: Flourishing Fields at Curraghmore Whiskey
As we step into early summer, we’re delighted to share a thriving update from Curraghmore Whiskey’s barley fields. Here you can see the Mayfield, carefully planted with Ami
Crafting Your Legacy: The Curraghmore Whiskey Fitting™ Experience
At Curraghmore Whiskey, we believe that whiskey is more than just a drink—it’s a reflection of personal taste, heritage, and craftsmanship. That’s why we offer the ex
Planting Curraghmore Whiskey Barley in the Mayfield
There’s something truly magical about planting season at Curraghmore, especially when Mother Nature grants us weather as beautiful as we’ve had lately. Un
Curraghmore Casks Update
We’re thrilled to share that our Curraghmore oak casks—crafted from sustainably felled Irish oak grown right here on the estate—have been carefully seasoned in Spain and are
The Art and Rarity of Single Estate Whiskey
In the refined world of whiskey, few terms exude luxury and authenticity quite like “Single Estate.” For discerning whiskey lovers, it represents the pinnacle of provenance—a
Legacy Cask Members Kickstart the New Year with a Hike Up Coumshingaun
If you’re looking for the perfect way to embrace the New Year, there’s no better way than with a hike up Coumshingaun, one of the most stunning peaks in the Comeragh Mounta
Looking Ahead: What’s to Come for Curraghmore Whiskey in 2025
We’re excited to share a glimpse of what’s ahead for Curraghmore Whiskey in 2025 – We’re gearing up for a year of innovation, expansion, and continued success. A
2024 in Review from Our CEO, Richard, The Earl of Tyrone
2024: A Year of Foundations, A Vision for the Future 2024 has been a year of building — a year where strategic decisions and steadfast support have laid the groundwork for
Our 2024 highlights
2024 has been a year of milestones and moments for Curraghmore Whiskey – a celebration of innovation, tradition, and global recognition. Here’s a look at the highlights that de
Our Favourite Gifts for Christmas 2024
Thoughtful Ideas for Everyone on Your List Christmas is all about the joy of giving, and there’s nothing better than finding a gift that truly delights. Whether you’re
A Toast to Timeless Elegance – F.P. Journe London
Mayfair, a historic district close to some of London’s finest parks, is renowned for its Georgian-style homes, refinement and charm. It is also a prime destination for art ga
Whiskey Tasting at the Whisky Vault, Johannesburg, South Africa
It was a night to remember recently at the Whisky Vault, in Illovo, Johannesburg, South Africa Surrounded by fellow enthusiasts, we journeyed through the depths of Curraghmore whis
Historic Milestone: Curraghmore’s First Legacy Cask Bottling
Today, we celebrate a momentous occasion in the history of Curraghmore Whiskey. One of our esteemed Legacy Cask members, Francis Brooke, has officially bottled their very own cask.
Polo at Flying H, Sheridan Wyoming
There has long been an association between Curraghmore and Polo – Richard is the 5th generation of the family to play the game. Polo has long symbolised elegance, tradition,
Harvest 2024 is almost ready
After a year of unpredictable weather, we are glad to be getting close to harvest time. Ned Morrisey will be harvesting spring barley from these fields over the next few days (weat
Join Us – Exclusive Whiskey Tasting Evening at Mount Juliet
Less than an hour away from Curraghmore Estate, in County Kilkenny, you’ll find Mount Juliet – one of Ireland’s finest country estates. This magnificent 18th-centur
Mapping Curraghmore Estate
In one of the long corridors you’ll find in Curraghmore House, is a wall of maps. These maps roll down from ancient wooden cases, like a blind. You’ll find maps of the
Proud to Achieve Bronze at the IWSC 2024 Awards
We are proud to confirm that Curraghmore Whiskey’s Inaugural Release has been awarded Bronze in the IWSC Awards 2024, in the class Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Unpea
Planting Curraghmore Whiskey Barley
Great weather finally arrives and we can plant our barley On Saturday 11th May 2024, we finally planted barley in Ashmore’s field, which will be cultivated to produce Curr
Creating Casks from Curraghmore Oak
An exciting project is underway at Curraghmore – we are making whiskey casks from oak grown here at Curraghmore Estate. These naturally felled oaks have been part of the Curr
Whiskey casks – what you need to know
Whiskey cannot be officially classed as ‘whiskey’ until is it ‘laid down’, or stored, in a cask for at least 3 years. So what is a cask? A cask is a wooden
Whiskey Tasting on St Patrick’s Day
Curraghmore Whiskey was honoured to host a whiskey tasting at the National Polo Centre, Florida, USA for the presentation of the Ireland vs USA polo teams on St. Patrick’s Day. W
“94.5 / 100 … Absolutely Superb.” Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible Review of our Inaugural Release
We are absolutely honoured to feature in Jim Murray’s whisky bible for 2024, and over the moon to receive a 94.5 score for our inaugural release ✨ (limited bottles left to
May Stokes returning after maternity leave to take over the role of Marketing and Sales Manager from Mark Feehan.
By Richard Tyrone As we approach the end of another year at Curraghmore Whiskey, it’s a fitting moment to pause and reflect on the individuals who have helped shape our journey.
A LETTER FROM OUR MANAGING DIRECTOR RICHARD TYRONE WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS 2024
2023 has been an eventful year for Curraghmore whiskey. We actively planned to start the journey of exposing our whiskey and our brand to the world focusing on the Irish Market. On
A Year in Review 2023
A Monumental Year at Curraghmore Whiskey 2023 has been a landmark year for Curraghmore Whiskey, filled with innovation, collaboration, and celebration. As we reflect on this incred
The Spirit of Innovation
The Spirit of Innovation: Curraghmore Whiskey’s Journey By Richard De la Poer Beresford, Managing Director of Curraghmore Whiskey Nestled in the heart of Waterford, the Curra
Discovering De Le Poer Tower: A Hidden Gem on Curraghmore Estate
Welcome to a journey through time and history at the De Le Poer Tower on Curraghmore Estate. This tower isn’t just a structure; it’s a story of love, loss, and legacy t
The 2023 Grain Harvest and the Factors That Shape It
Curraghmore Estate has been at the forefront of agricultural innovation and dedication since 1167. Our farmyard was the first industrially designed agricultural complex in Europe b
Essential differences between Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky
Anyone interested in whiskey should read this. Here are Richard Tyrone’s essential differences between Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky: Irish whiskey is made in Ireland, whil
Curraghmore Collaboration with Noel Sweeney
Curraghmore Whiskey has begun a new chapter in its history by collaborating with world-renowned master distiller and blender Noel Sweeney to create our 1st bottle release. This su
A Curraghmore Love Story
During its six centuries of history, Curraghmore has known many intriguing stories and romances.. however, none are remembered as vividly as the story of Henry, the 3rd Marquis of
Is this oak tree suitable to make a whiskey cask?
Here Richard, Curraghmore Whiskey MD, meets with Paddy Purser, Forest Consultant, to discuss the possibilities of using a 200-year oak tree that fell in a recent storm, as a potent
How moisture and protein levels in barley affect distillation
When malting barley is harvested, the moisture content in each grain will be around 15%, sometimes higher, depending on the conditions. The priority then is to dry the barley, to g
How malting works
The Malting Process Barley malt is the cornerstone of Whiskey production. However, newly harvested barley grains can’t be processed into Whiskey straight away – Th
What does ‘Cask Strength’ mean?
Cask strength is a term used by whiskey producers to describe a whiskey that has not been substantially diluted after its storage in a cask for maturation. The level of alcohol-by-
Christmas Gift Ideas for the Whiskey Lover in your life
If you’re looking for some great Christmas gift ideas for the whiskey lover in your life, or indeed for yourself, we have you sorted! Here’s our Christmas wishlist for
What’s the difference between Single Malt and Pot Still Irish whiskey?
The terminology around Irish Whiskey can be confusing, so we thought it might be helpful to explain the difference between the two. Single Malt Irish Whiskey means that all the liq
