Lambay Irish Whiskey America (LIWA) will be the exclusive importer of Lambay Irish Whiskey in the United States and throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Lambay Irish Whiskey, owned and produced by Lambay Irish Whiskey Co. (LIWC), is a premium Irish Whiskey that is independently sourced, master-blended and cognac-cask finished — and a collaboration between the Baring Family’s Revelstoke Trust, owners of Lambay Island, and world-renowned Cognac-producer House of Camus.
LIWC is headquartered in Dublin and led by Managing Director Jean-David Costerg. Newly formed LIWA will be led by spirits industry veteran Kevin Richard as CEO. Joining LIWA’s board is industry veteran and former chairman of WSWA J. Smoke Wallin.
Lambay Irish Whiskey America will offer two craft Irish whiskey blends for sale – Lambay Whiskey Small Batch Blend and Lambay Whiskey Single Malt.
Lambay Irish Whiskey Small Batch Blend is a blend of malted barley and grain whiskey, triple distilled and matured in bourbon barrels with a pleasant cognac cask finish.
Lambay Irish Whiskey Single Malt is an unpeated whiskey, triple distilled and finished in selected French Oak Cognac casks that have been exposed to the sea air and maritime winds on Lambay Island. The Lambay Whiskey Premium Cask Program will become available for aficionados with an accompanying Cask-Strength product arriving stateside in early 2022.
LIWC Managing Director Jean-David Costerg commented, “Lambay Irish Whiskey Company is absolutely thrilled to have a dedicated and strategic partnership with LIWA in the U.S. market and Western Hemisphere. The US market represents almost 50% of the total Irish whiskey category which has been the fastest-growing spirits category in the last decade 2010-2020 with a growth of +140%. We feel Lambay Irish Whiskey, awarded with over 30 medals from International Spirit competitions, is a perfect fit in terms of taste for the discerning US consumer due to its approachable style, Cognac-cask finish from Maison Camus, and the maritime climate of Lambay island.”