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
Buying a Whiskey Cask – What’s the process?
If you’re considering purchasing a cask of whiskey, you may be wondering what exactly is involved in the process – here, we break down the steps for you: The first step
Europe’s first Industrial Farmyard is at Curraghmore Estate
Did you know that Europe’s first industrial farmyard can be found right here at Curraghmore estate? Here you’ll find 5 remarkable buildings that remain in immaculate condit
A Curraghmore Ghost Story
This is probably the most well-known ghost story in Ireland – from a childhood pact becomes a ghostly presence. This one will haunt you… A manuscript of this story was foun
Launch of our Whiskey NFT Project
Innovation and authenticity are at the heart of everything we do here at Curraghmore, and so it’s with great excitement (***drumroll please….***) that we announc
Planning Permission Granted for our Distillery
We are delighted to confirm that planning permission has been granted for our planned Distillery and Visitor Centre at Curraghmore Estate. Our distillery and visitor centre will
Malting Barley Harvest at Curraghmore Estate – 2022
The conditions were just perfect for our malting barley harvest last weekend, as we cut the Curraghmore Whiskey barley grown here on Curraghmore Estate. This is Gangway variety of
Taste Reviews are in – Whiskey Chats Podcast – 100th Episode
We were delighted to join Laurie O’Dwyer for the 100th Episode of his podcast, Whiskey Chats, recently. It was great to hear such positive feedback about the sample we suppli
So what makes great malting barley?
This is our Gangway Spring Barley, which we think is great malting barley, and it’s coming along really nicely – it’s turning a lovely golden colour and it’s fillin
Having the ‘Whiskey Chats’ with Laurie O’Dwyer
Back in April 2020, we were invited to have the ‘Whiskey Chats” with Laurie O’Dwyer on one of our favourite podcasts… Click here to hear Richard, our MD, wax lyrical on all
The Mad Marquis and the origin of “Painting the Town Red”
Have you heard the phrase ‘Painting the Town Red’? Meaning to engage in a riotous spree, a night of outrageous fun and mischief, typically helped along with one or two beverage
