JAMESON LAUNCHES NEW TASTEHOUSE EXPERIENCE AT DUBLIN AIRPORT

Irish Distillers, has today announced the opening of its Jameson TasteHouse, at The Loop, in Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport.

After entering the ‘Top 10 Global Brands in GTR in 2019’ according to IWSR, Jameson, is now strengthening its presence in the channel by offering travellers what is described by the brand, as: "an exciting shopping experience that is set to become a must-visit destination."

Jameson TasteHouse at Dublin Airport Terminal 2

The store stands out within the retail offering in Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2, with its striking outside wall displays of Jameson Original and iconic angel wings sculpture. Bringing to life an elevated offering of retail theatre, the TasteHouse also boasts an original hand-blown stained-glass artwork created by a local Irish artist, James Earley, which visitors can discover inside the store.

The TasteHouse aims to immerse travellers into the world of Jameson, addressing evolving consumer expectations for a memorable and engaging shopping experience, in line with clean retailing practices.

The store offers a ‘wave and learn’ digital element, enabling shoppers to know more about products using touchless technology. Products showcased in this experience include the recently launched travel retail exclusive Jameson Triple Triple, as well as The Irish Whiskey Collection and brand home exclusive Jameson Crested x Eight Degrees.

Travellers will also be able to explore the wider whiskey portfolio from the Midleton Distillery, including craft and prestige brands such Midleton Very Rare and Redbreast.

Commenting on the news, Conor McQuaid, CEO and Chairman at Irish Distillers, said: “This is an incredibly exciting time for Jameson in GTR. In 2019, we entered the illustrious list of the ‘Top 10 brands’ sold in the channel, an achievement that can be credited to our portfolio innovations, including Black Barrel and Triple Triple, but above all, to soaring consumer interest and demand for Irish whiskey. We are proud to launch our TasteHouse at Dublin Airport, where travellers can be immersed in and enjoy one of the strongest brands on the spirit scene."

The Jameson TasteHouse at Dublin Airport Terminal 2, is now open and receiving visitors, Covid-19 restrictions permitting.

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HINCH DISTILLERY LAUNCHES NEW IRISH CRAFT BEER FINISHED BOTTLINGS

The County Down, Northern Ireland based Hinch Distillery, has today announced the launch of three new Irish whiskey’s, finished in craft beer casks.

Hinch Distillery’s Craft & Casks, is a collaboration with two Ulster based breweries; Whitewater Brewery in Co Down and Kinnegar Brewery in Co Donegal.

Hinch Distillery Craft & Casks

The new blended whiskeys, which have all been bottled at 43% ABV, have been finished in Imperial Stout casks from the Whitewater Brewery, and Irish Red Rye and Rye Export Stout barrels from the Kinnegar Brewery.

Commenting on the news, Aaron Flaherty, Head Distiller at the Hinch Distillery, said: “Our new Craft & Casks range is a delectable partnership between Hinch Distillery and two Irish craft breweries, which produces three distinctly flavoured beer barrel aged whiskeys. The union of whiskey with craft beer barrels is an emerging trend within the distilling industry and demand is surging. While Hinch is a relatively new name to the drinks’ fraternity, we have quickly risen to a par with the best around, beckoning prestigious awards in our two years of operation.”

He went onto say: “We are a recognised player in the whiskey scene globally and we always strive to be innovative in the whiskeys we create whilst paying attention to current trends in the category. It’s not news to those in the whiskey business that beer and whiskey are a natural fit and the boilermaker is a classic bar order. Our Craft & Casks take that trend one step further.”

Hinch Distillery’s Craft & Casks, will be available later this month from the Hinch Distillery online store and specialist retailers, for a RRP of £35.00 each.

 

Posted by Steve Rush