--- title: The Pot Still Whiskey - Irish Whiskey News and Reviews description: The Pot Still is your number one source for Whiskey News, especially Irish Whiskey. We also run virtual whiskey tastings for private groups and friends. --- [![The Pot Still - Whiskey Review and Blog - Craig Ellis](https://www.thepotstill.irish/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Pot%20Still%20-%20Whiskey%20Review%20and%20Blog%20-%20Craig%20Ellis.png?width=50&height=36&name=The%20Pot%20Still%20-%20Whiskey%20Review%20and%20Blog%20-%20Craig%20Ellis.png "The Pot Still - Whiskey Review and Blog - Craig Ellis")](https://www.thepotstill.irish/?hsLang=en) ## The Pot Still ![The Pot Still Whiskey Reviews and Society](https://www.thepotstill.irish/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Pot%20Still%20Whiskey%20Reviews%20and%20Society.jpg?width=1999&quality=low "The Pot Still Whiskey Reviews and Society") # The Pot Still Your source for tasting notes, reviews and ratings of Irish, Bourbons, Scotches and Whiskies of the world. The Pot Still was created to follow the explosion of energy, innovation, and to track the rise of the new whiskey lifestyle. [![Our Latest Reviews](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/632486/8d0473de-9af9-438e-812b-8e3b82673918.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/632486/8d0473de-9af9-438e-812b-8e3b82673918) #### Book A Whiskey Tasting [![Whiskey Tastings ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/632486/c97210ba-d692-41f7-aac6-b97247666b49.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/632486/c97210ba-d692-41f7-aac6-b97247666b49) ## Types of Whiskey [![icons8-clover-60](https://www.thepotstill.irish/hs-fs/hubfs/icons8-clover-60.png?width=60&height=60&name=icons8-clover-60.png) #### Irish Whiskey Irish whiskey is whiskey made on the island of Ireland. The word "whiskey" is the Irish Gaelic phrase, uisce beatha, meaning "water of life". ](https://www.thepotstill.irish/irish-whiskey-the-history-of-irish-whiskey?hsLang=en) [![icons8-scottish-thistle-60](https://www.thepotstill.irish/hs-fs/hubfs/icons8-scottish-thistle-60.png?width=60&height=60&name=icons8-scottish-thistle-60.png) #### Scotch Whisky Scotch whisky is malt whisky or grain whisky made in Scotland. Scotch whisky must be made in a manner specified by law. ](https://www.thepotstill.irish/what-is-scotch-whisky?hsLang=en) [![icons8-whiskey-128](https://www.thepotstill.irish/hs-fs/hubfs/icons8-whiskey-128.png?width=128&height=128&name=icons8-whiskey-128.png) #### Bourbon Whiskey Bourbon whiskey is a type of American whiskey, a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from corn. ](https://www.thepotstill.irish#) [![icons8-torii-100](https://www.thepotstill.irish/hs-fs/hubfs/icons8-torii-100.png?width=100&height=100&name=icons8-torii-100.png) #### Japanese Whisky Japanese whisky is a style of whisky developed and produced in Japan. Whisky production in Japan began around 1870. ](https://www.thepotstill.irish#) [![icons8-alcoholic-beverage-licensing-50](https://www.thepotstill.irish/hs-fs/hubfs/icons8-alcoholic-beverage-licensing-50.png?width=50&height=50&name=icons8-alcoholic-beverage-licensing-50.png) #### Other Whiskeys There are now countries all around the *world *making *whiskey*, some with more success than *others*! Australia, Canada, and India are all highly capable of making good whiskey. ](https://www.thepotstill.irish#) [![icons8-liquor-shelf-64](https://www.thepotstill.irish/hs-fs/hubfs/icons8-liquor-shelf-64.png?width=64&height=64&name=icons8-liquor-shelf-64.png) #### Gin, Vodka, Tequila... We also come across some interesting spirits on our travels, such as Vodka, Gin and Tequila... ](https://www.thepotstill.irish#) ## Recent Whiskey News June 30, 2025 [ The Garavogue: Where Sligo's Poetic Soul Meets a 20-Year Whiskey Masterpiece from Hawk's Rock ](https://blog.thepotstill.irish/the-garavogue-where-sligos-poetic-soul-meets-a-20-year-whiskey-masterpiece-from-hawks-rock?hsLang=en) Sligo's Spirit Awakens: A New Chapter for Irish Whiskey Right, where should I start by telling you this tale of something truly special, and what if I told you it's brewing in the mystical heart of... [ Read More ](https://blog.thepotstill.irish/the-garavogue-where-sligos-poetic-soul-meets-a-20-year-whiskey-masterpiece-from-hawks-rock?hsLang=en) June 4, 2025 [ Redbreast 15 Year Old Cask Strength ](https://blog.thepotstill.irish/redbreast-15-year-old-cask-strength?hsLang=en) After a bit of a hiatus, fellow whiskey fanatics, your favourite pour-decider (that's me!) is here with some news that's going to make your taste buds tingle and your whiskey shelves look a whole lot... [ Read More ](https://blog.thepotstill.irish/redbreast-15-year-old-cask-strength?hsLang=en) June 18, 2024 [ Roe & Co Power House Garden Returns ](https://blog.thepotstill.irish/roe-co-power-house-garden-returns?hsLang=en) Excite your taste buds while sipping on cocktails and whiskey flights, as the summer festivities begin at Roe & Co Power House Garden Distillery. This year's culinary delights are set to be the most... 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