irish whiskey

Keeper's Heart 21 Year Irish Single Malt

Review: Keeper’s Heart Irish Single Malt Finished in Tokaji Barrels 21 Years Old

By David Tao | October 28, 2024 |

Minnesota-based Keeper’s Heart built its early reputation by blending Irish and American whiskeys, or as the company says, “melding Irish and American whiskey traditions.” They followed up some early attention with several more straightforward releases, including a 10 year old Irish single malt we called “restrained but elegant.” Under the guidance of Brian Nation —…

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Busting Myths One Pour At a Time: The New York Irish Whiskey Festival Returns After Two-Year Hiatus

By David Tao | May 25, 2022 |

Among North American audiences, Irish whiskey is poised for a moment in the sun. The fast-growing category’s U.S. sales were up over 16% in 2021, and by some estimates, the spirit could overtake Scotch’s stateside footprint within the next decade. As with most boozy trends, event organizers have taken note, their progress only temporarily slowed…

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