IrishAmerican: Distillery Profile
Updated: Oct 27
IrishAmerican is a whiskey brand of the IrishAmerican Trading Company. Its distillery is on Achill Island, County Mayo, on the west coast of Ireland, and is known as Achill Island Distillery. The Irish name Drioglann Oileain Acla is also used for it.
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IrishAmerican at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Producer / distillery | IrishAmerican |
Country and region | County Mayo, Ireland |
Ownership / operator | IrishAmerican Trading Company |
History or founding | Irish whiskey producer and brand associated with Achill Island |
Whisky identity | Irish whiskey producer and brand associated with Achill Island |
Visiting | Check the producer's current website for tours, visitor access and bookings. |
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The brand
The brand's own website explains that the name comes from the words Irish and American, trademarked as one word. The ship on the logo is inspired by the Jeannie Johnson, a 19th century famine ship that made 16 migrant journeys from Ireland to North America between 1847 and 1855, carrying over 2,500 people with no loss of life.
Range
The official site lists these products: IrishAmerican Classic Blend, IrishAmerican 10 Year Old Single Malt and IrishAmerican 19 Year Old Single Malt. Under the Achill Island name it lists a single malt from bourbon casks, a single malt with a Bordeaux cask finish, a peated single malt and a 2023 special edition pot still release.
It also lists Keem Bay Gin, Akill Vodka and The Bodan Achill Island Poitin, which the site gives as 60% ABV.
Further reading
Official website: irishamericanwhiskeys.com
Source: the IrishAmerican brand and product pages. We have not verified ownership details, founding year or awards, so none are stated here.
What makes IrishAmerican distinctive?
Irish whiskey producer and brand associated with Achill Island
IrishAmerican whisky bottle and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
IrishAmerican Classic Blend | NAS / varies | Check label | Irish whiskey producer and brand associated with Achill Island |
IrishAmerican 10 Year Old Single Malt | 10 years | Check label | Irish whiskey producer and brand associated with Achill Island |
IrishAmerican 19 Year Old Single Malt | 19 years | Check label | Irish whiskey producer and brand associated with Achill Island |
These expressions are documented or historical references, not a live shop catalogue. Check the official producer for current age, ABV, release date and stock.
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Frequently asked questions about IrishAmerican
Where is IrishAmerican?
County Mayo, Ireland.
Who is behind IrishAmerican?
IrishAmerican Trading Company.
What is special about IrishAmerican?
Irish whiskey producer and brand associated with Achill Island.
Which whisky expressions are documented?
IrishAmerican Classic Blend, IrishAmerican 10 Year Old Single Malt, IrishAmerican 19 Year Old Single Malt. Stock and exact distillation origin may vary.
Can you visit IrishAmerican?
Check the current distillery website for tours and opening arrangements before travelling.
Sources and editorial checks
Whisky Clan retains the original history and sources above. Ownership, whisky range and visitor conditions may change.
Featured photograph: IrishAmerican Trading Company actual branded warehouse entrance, not a generic whiskey image. Photo source and credits are listed at the bottom of this article.
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Photo and source notes
Cover photograph: IrishAmerican Trading Company actual branded warehouse entrance, not a generic whiskey image. Source: Photo of Irish American Trading Company shared on Fassstark forum. Reuse rights have not been independently confirmed.
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