The World Whiskies Awards Ireland 2026 winners were announced at a ceremony in the InterContinental Dublin. These national category winners now advance to compete for the “World’s Best” titles at the global final in London on 25 March 2026.
- Blended Limited Release: Hinch Irish Whiskey: 15 Years Old Sherry Cask Finish.
- Blended Malt: The Whistler: The Good, The Bad and The Smoky.
- Blended: Jameson: 18 Years Old.
- New Make & Young Spirit: Copeland Distillery: Double Distilled Chocolate Malt.
- Rye: Powers: Irish Rye.
- Single Cask Single Malt: McConnell’s Irish Whisky: 20 Years Old Old Cromac Collection.
- Single Grain: Fercullen: 15 Year Old Single Grain.
- Single Malt: Dunville’s Irish Whiskey: PX 24 Years Old Single Malt.
- Single Pot Still: Spots Whiskey: Red Spot.
- Small Batch Single Malt: Hinch Irish Whiskey: Single Malt.
Icons of Whisky Ireland 2026
- Distiller of the Year: Midleton Distillery.
- Master Distiller of the Year: Alex Chasko, Teeling Whiskey Company.
- Visitor Attraction of the Year: Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Experience.
- Craft Producer of the Year: Killowen Distillery.
- Brand Innovator of the Year: Jameson.
- Sustainable Distillery of the Year: Teeling Whiskey Distillery.
- Hall of Fame Inductee: David Quinn, Irish Distillers.
