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Irish Whiskey Awards 2026<\/span><\/p>\n
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Enter the Irish Whiskey Awards<\/h2>\n

The Irish Whiskey Awards celebrate excellence across Irish whiskey and Irish spirits.
\nEach year, producers from across Ireland compete to have their products recognised
\namong the country’s finest.<\/p>\n

Entries are judged through a rigorous blind tasting process by whiskey societies and clubs from across Ireland. Judges assess the quality of each liquid without influence from branding, reputation or marketing.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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23+ Award Categories<\/h3>\n

Enter categories covering Irish whiskey, gin, vodka, poit\u00edn, liqueurs and other Irish spirits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Independent Judging<\/h3>\n

All entries are tasted blind to ensure fairness, integrity and recognition based solely on quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Download Application Form<\/h2>\n

Complete the application form and submit your entries for consideration in the Irish Whiskey Awards.<\/p>\n


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Mary’s Meals<\/p>\n

The awards continue to support our charitable partner, Mary’s Meals, helping to provide school meals for children at Kapatamoyo School in Zambia. As in recent years, we are asking brands for a small entry fee, with 100% of all entry fees going directly to the charity.<\/p>\n

Entry Fees<\/p>\n

\u20ac25 for 1\u20134 entries
\n\u20ac50 for 5\u20138 entries
\n\u20ac75 for 9\u201312 entries
\nThereafter, \u20ac25 for every additional group of four entries.<\/p>\n

Venue for 2026<\/p>\n

If your distillery or visitor experience would be interested in hosting the Irish Whiskey Awards 2026, we’d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n

Entry Process<\/p>\n

Please complete and return the attached application form by email. Samples should arrive no later than Friday, 7th August, clearly marked IWA 2026 Sample Stock, together with a printed copy of your application form, to:<\/p>\n

Celtic Whiskey
\nUnit 3, Naas Road Business Park
\nMuirfield Drive, Inchicore
\nD12 YN76<\/p>\n

Each entry requires 3 x 70cl bottles (or equivalent). Category winners will be asked to provide an additional four bottles for use on awards night.<\/p>\n

\nHow Judging Works<\/h2>\n

The Irish Whiskey Awards follows a blind tasting format designed to ensure every entry receives a fair evaluation. Our judges focus exclusively on flavour, craftsmanship and quality.<\/p>\n