In the third announcement of the week Whisky Magazine has revealed the winners of the Irish Icons of Whisky.

The drinks industry has faced one of its most challenging years in recent history, which has completely altered the platform from which many are able to work, from in-person to virtual. From bartenders to brand ambassadors, retailers to visitor attraction managers, the 2021 Icons of Whisky awards honours those who have worked tirelessly for the growth of the industry.

Icons of Whiskies Ireland 2021 Winners and Highly Commended

Distiller
Winner
Waterford Distillery

Highly Commended
Echlinville

Craft Producer
Winner
Dingle Distillery

Highly Commended
Clonakilty Distillery

Sustainable Distillery
Winner
Glendalough Distillery

Highly Commended
Midleton Distillery

Brand Innovator
Winner
Waterford Distillery

Highly Commended
Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Campaign Innovator
Winner
Kinahan's Whiskey, The Kasc Project

Highly Commended
The Powerscourt Distillery, Grains of Wisdom podcast series

Visitor Attraction
Winner
Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Highly Commended
The Powerscourt Distillery

Distillery Manager
Winner
Lisa Ryan, Royal Oak Distillery

Highly Commended
Pearse Car, Killowen Distillery

Master Distiller / Master Blender
Winner
Noel Sweeney, The Powerscourt Distillery

Highly Commended
Paul Corbett, Clonakilty Distillery

American Whiskey Brand Ambassador
Winner
Michael Cowman, Hi-Spirits (Buffalo Trace)

Highly Commended
Ian Doogue, Hi-Spirits (Buffalo Trace)

Scotch Whisky Brand Ambassador
Winner
Paul Tuohy, Moët Hennessy

Highly Commended
Colm O'Connor, Celtic Whiskey Shop

Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador
Winner
Sabine Sheehan, Lambay Irish Whiskey Company

Highly Commended
Angelina Kelly, T1 Dublin Airport

Visitor Attraction Manager
Winner
Woody Kane, Royal Oak Distillery

Highly Commended
Cathy Sullivan, Tullamore D.E.W.

Single Outlet Retailer
Winner
Celtic Whiskey Shop

Highly Commended
Deveney's of Dundrum

Multiple Outlet Retailer
Winner
Carry Out Off Licence

Highly Commended
O'Briens

Online Retailer
Winner
Irishmalts.com

Highly Commended
Deveney's Dundrum

Travel Retailer
Winner
Aer Rianta International (ARI), The Loop, Dublin Airport - The Irish Whiskey Collection

Highly Commended
Shannon Duty Free, Shannon Airport

Supermarket
Winner
Dunnes Stores

Highly Commended
SuperValu

Own Brand Supermarket
Winner
Aldi Ireland

Highly Commended
Lidl

Whisky Buyer
Winner
Tracey Jordan, Aer Rianta International (ARI)

Highly Commended
John O'Donovan, irishmalts.com

Bar Manager
Winner
Padraic Rafter, Paris Texas Bar

Highly Commended
Luke Crowley-Holland, Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder

Bartender
Winner
Chris Hennessy, The Dylan Whiskey Bar

Highly Commended
Aidan Van Bladel, Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder

Whisky Bar
Winner
The Palace Bar

Highly Commended
The Dylan Whiskey Bar

Whisky Hotel Bar
Winner
Camden Court Hotel

Highly Commended
The Carriage House Bar, Adare Manor

Whisky Bar Group
Winner
The Chawke Group

Highly Commended
The Doyle Collection

PR Agency
Winner
Alice PR & Events

Highly Commended
Harris PR

Design Agency
Winner
Third Mind Design

Highly Commended
Togetherwecreate

Communicator
Winner
Barry Chandler, Stories & Sips

Highly Commended
Matt Healy, Potstilled.com