IZZY AWARDS BALLOT

It's time to vote for your favorites! The Irish Whiskey Society America (Izzy) awards 'Celebrate Irish Whiskey in the USA'. This year's celebration has exciting new categories aimed at broadening the nominees in the burgeoning Irish Whiskey scene. Vote for your favorite Irish Whiskeys then sign up for our first event in 2024 as we blind sample winners as they are announced! (More details below)

VOTING BALLOT

IZZY NOMINATION VIDEO

The 2023 Izzy nominees were announced during our live IWSA event on December 8th. Favorites were narrowed down to five finalists in each category. Before you vote for your favorites, you can watch the recorded video to see the nominees and learn more about them and the 2023 categories.

IZZY AWARDS CELEBRATION EVENT

After you vote for your favorites in the 14 categories of the 2023 Izzys, you can attend the LIVE Virtual Awards Event as we reveal the results. In addition to the 14 favorites, we will also announce an additional Lifetime Favorite Award to one Irish Whiskey. You are also invited to participate in the event by sampling SIX of the revealed Irish Whiskeys. An Izzy package will be sent with six 30ml blind samples to be identified as the favorites are announced. Get a chance to sample chosen favorites while we celebrate Irish Whiskey in the USA. Purchase here.

COCKTAIL of the MONTH

Our December Cocktail of the Month will have you caroling your favorite Christmas tunes. You can skip the Gingerbread cookies or full blown houses and indulge in this variation of an Irish Mule to get your fill of spices, molasses, and brown sugar. You don't need to get lost in the forest like Hansel & Gretel either as the Gingerbread Irish Mule has a fairly simple recipe.

WHISKEY of the MONTH

Seasons Greeting with our December Irish Whiskey of the Month. Christmastime evokes memories of chestnuts roasting by an open fire and sherried dried fruitcake. This single pot still from Teeling Distillery captures the holiday spirit with maturation exclusively in a PX Brandy Chestnut wood cask. At cask strength, it is sure to keep you toasty even if expecting a White Christmas. Read our review.

IWSA NEWS & STORIES

The year end holidays also bring awards season. Congratulations to all those recognized at the recent IWA awards held in Dublin. Read all about the event here. Nice piece about one of the newest Co. Down distilleries to bring products to the USA. Sad news with the recent passing of legendary Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan. R.I.P. and raise a glass this Christmastime as you listen to their iconic song.