But afterwards, with independence won from Britain (and access to British rum ingredients running dry), whiskey became the ...

Here are 10 Irish whiskeys that have won gold medals in major international spirits competitions, each priced under $60, along with detailed tasting notes.

Smoky Irish whiskey used to be common but disappeared until 1996 ... In 1818, British engineer Daniel Wheeler patented indirect kilning, which used hot air instead of direct fire to dry grains. The ...