A new independent film showcasing the Irish contribution to the world of whiskey is now available on digital platforms, including iTunes, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime, in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. A Sip of Irish initially premiered at Newport Beach Film Festival in California in October.
The documentary examines Ireland’s storied whiskey history and its wide-ranging contribution to the global spirits and wine industries.
Filming took place at several key Irish whiskey sites, including Midleton Distillery and Teeling Distillery.
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READ THE STORYDeirdre O’Carroll, whiskey blender for Jameson and Midleton, features prominently in the film.
O’Carroll discusses why Powers whiskey is the essential ingredient in an Irish coffee and also reveals the brand affinity for Jameson among celebrities like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Cillian Murphy.
The film expands beyond whiskey to explore the Irish founding of Hennessy Cognac by Richard Hennessy over 250 years ago.
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It also presents documentary evidence that the Irish were making whiskey long before the Scots, reaffirming Ireland’s place in whiskey history.
A wide cast of industry figures are interviewed, including publican Oisin Rogers of The Devonshire in Soho and wine writer Oz Clarke.
Michael Flatley, founder of Flatley Whiskey, appears to discuss the inspiration for his own Irish whiskey brand.
The film also highlights the Donegal-based Muff Liquor Co, which produces whiskey, gin, and vodka and is backed by investors including Russell Crowe and Ed Sheeran.
The documentary explores Irish influence in the world of wine, telling the little-known story of the ‘Wine Geese’, Irish emigrants who became prominent in the Bordeaux wine trade.
It features Irish-American Bo Barrett of Napa’s Chateau Montelena, who details the brand’s Spot whiskey collaboration with Midleton.
Lilian Barton of Bordeaux’s Château Léoville Barton also discusses her family’s separate Spot whiskey collaboration.
Prince Albert II of Monaco appears in the film to talk about his love of Irish whiskey, revealing his role as Grand Master of the Monaco Whisky & Spirits Club.
According to its creators, the film is a “cinematic toast to Ireland’s drinks legacy” and aims to surprise international viewers who may think of Ireland only as the home of Guinness.
You can stream A Sip of Irish now on various platforms.
