Irish Whiskey

Method & Madness Amburana Finish

A brainchild of Midleton Distillery in Ireland, Method and Madness was started in 2017. It embodies the maverick persona within me, that I would pursue if I had the funds to start a distillery. The brand veers away from tradition, embracing experimentation in a way that resonates with my love for exploring flavours. For me, whisky is about the exploration of flavour, and Method and Madness delivers this in abundance.

I have always had a fondness for the warm and complex flavour of Irish whiskey. The history of this beloved spirit is intertwined with the magical history of Ireland itself, from the ancient Celts to the modern day. I first encountered it in the 1990s with Bushmills Black and Green, which was served at the restaurant I was a sommelier in. 

Twice. The number of times I thought I had been to Dublin previously, but I was wrong. I have a habit of that. Having been a wine merchant and writer for many years, I am convinced the cranial sub-section of my brain containing memory has diminished over time. Does anyone else feel the same? I was telling a friend about my trip, and how it was only my second trip to Ireland when they reminded me of a wedding I had photographed there.

Dingle Distillery in Co. Kerry on on the Wild Atlantic Way (2,500 km of spectacular coastline) launches its first core whiskey expression, Dingle Single Malt, a milestone in the distillery’s history and a huge step forward in its growth journey. In doing so it becomes one of few Irish distilleries to produce a core single malt product made entirely with its own spirit.