Brand
Irish Mist
Irish Mist is a liqueur based on Irish whisky and honey, introduced in 1947. It is made by blending aged Irish whisky with natural honey and a mixture of herbs and spices, and has an alcohol strength of around 35% ABV.
- Tullamore · County Offaly · Ireland
- 2 products
The story
Irish Mist was launched commercially in Ireland in 1947, developed in Tullamore (County Offaly) and inspired by the tradition of so-called 'heather wine'. Over the years the brand changed ownership several times: acquired by Cantrell & Cochrane in 1985, subsequently passing through different groups (including William Grant and the Campari Group in 2010) and finally sold to Heaven Hill Brands in 2017. The product is historically recognised as the first commercially produced liqueur in Ireland and is distributed on international markets, with a strong presence in the United States.
Production philosophy
To highlight an Irish heritage through a classic recipe that combines whisky, honey and botanicals; the brand focuses on heritage, versatility of use and distinctive flavour recognition.
Territory
Origin Ireland (Tullamore, County Offaly). Brand with international distribution and a historically significant market presence in the United States.
Production method
Produced as a liqueur for blending: the base is aged Irish whisky to which natural honey (traditionally heather/clover) and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices are added; no proprietary distillation processes or public technical details on processing are declared.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Tullamore
- Categories
- whisky-based liqueur
- honey liqueurs
- herbal and spice liqueurs
- Raw materials
- Irish whisky
- honey (heather and clover)
- aromatic herbs
- Representative products
- Irish Mist Whisky Liqueur 100cl
- Irish Mist Whisky Liqueur 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Introduced in 1947
- Historically the first commercially produced liqueur in Ireland
- Recipe based on Irish whisky, honey and a blend of herbs and spices
- Alcohol strength 35% vol.
- Brand acquired by Heaven Hill Brands in 2017