ICONS OF WHISKY IRELAND WINNERS REVEALED
In its third year now having become its own category, the Icons if Whisky Ireland mark that time of the year when Whisky Magazine celebrates and honours the whiskey resurgence of this nation. This has been driven by those people and places nominated in the shortlist for these awards. Those taking the coveted top spots have been chosen for showing particular dedication and drive, taking not just their companies, but the industry too to another level.
Additionally, to these winners and highly commended people and places, we are honoured to confer a Hall of Fame award on Tullamore DEW’s own global ambassador John Quinn for his expertise and passion. The Hall of Fame is proudly sponsored by Amorim Top Series.
These were presented on Thursday, 21 November 2019 at the The Iveagh Garden Hotel.
Distiller of the Year, sponsored by Glencairn Irish Distillers
Highly Commended
Great Northern Distillery
Craft Producer of the Year, sponsored by Wade Ceramics Dingle Distillery
Highly Commended
Clonakilty Distillery
Brand Innovator of the Year, sponsored by Westrock Irish Distillers
Highly Commended
Chapel Gate Whiskey
Visitor Attraction of the Year, sponsored by Christies Bushmills
Highly Commended
Jameson Experience Bow Street
Master Distiller/Blender of the Year, sponsored by Steklarna Hrastnik Billy Leighton, Midleton Distillery
Highly Commended
Alex Chasko, Teeling
Distillery Manager of the Year, sponsored by Larkfire Darryl McNally, The Liberties
Highly Commended
Lyndsey Harkins, Connacht Whiskey
Irish Whisky Ambassador of the Year Avril Hogan, Dingle Distillery
Highly Commended
Ger Garland, Irish Distillers
Visitor Attraction Manager of the Year Lisa Jameson, Teeling
Highly Commended
Claire Hickey, Powerscourt
Bar Group of the Year Chawke Pub Group
Highly Commended
The Porterhouse Group
Bar of the Year 37 Dawson Street, Dublin
Highly Commended
9 Below, Dublin
Bar Manager of the Year Jim Rafferty, the Dylan Whisky Bar
Highly Commended
Kevin Hurley, Balfes
Bartender of the Year Aaron Fleming, Celtic Whiskey Bar
Highly Commended
Chris Hennessy, Dylans Whisky Bar
Hotel Bar of the Year The Tack Room, Adare Manor
Highly Commended
Ashford Castle, Cong
Communicator of the Year Fionnan O'Connor, @AGlassApart
Highly Commended
Bill Linnane, The Irish Independent
Campaign Innovator of the Year Clonakilty
Highly Commended
Dublin Liberties
Communications Agency of the Year Burrell PR
Highly Commended
Edelman
Advertising Agency of the Year TBWA, Dublin
Highly Commended
The Public House
Design Agency of the Year MK Designs
Highly Commended
Red & Grey
Designer of the Year Mark Keating, MK Designs
Highly Commended
Stephen Heffernan
Multiple Outlets Retailer of the Year Mitchell & Sons Wine Merchants
Highly Commended
O'Briens Wine Beer & Spirits
Online Retailer of the Year Celtic Whiskey Shop
Highly Commended
Irishmalts.com
Single Outlet Retailer of the Year Celtic Whiskey Shop, Dublin
Highly Commended
James Fox Cigar & Whiskey Store, Dublin
Whisky Buyer of the Year Ally Alpine
Highly Commended
John Cooney
Supermarket of the Year Aldi
Highly Commended
Dunnes Stores
Travel Retailer of the Year Aer Rianta International
Highly Commended
Cork Airport
For any enquiries, please contact the Icons team
Phone: +44 (0)1603 633 808
Email: awards@whiskymag.com