Popular with whiskey lovers around the world today, Irish whiskey had mixed fortunes in the past. Julie Sheppard takes a look at the history of whiskey production in the Emerald Isle and recommends eight great bottles to try. Whenever you crack open a bottle of Irish whiskey, it’s worth remembering that this category nearly died out altogether a few decades ago.

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