Meet the companies that attended

About the event

From whiskey makers to gin masters and craft brewers, Northern Ireland is now home to over 20 distilleries and breweries. Over the last decade, our drinks sector has become one of the region’s most dynamic, innovative and export-driven industries. 

ProWein is one of the largest international trade fairs for wines and spirits, reaching audiences from across the globe. This year, for the first time, Invest Northern Ireland hosted a number of NI-based ‘Spirits’ producers on our Northern Ireland stand at the trade show.  

Find out more about ProWein 2024.

Read our article - Northern Ireland’s distilling pedigree putting the sláinte back into Irish Whiskey

Companies on Northern Ireland Pavilion

  • McConnell's Irish Whisky 5-Year-Old Aged 5 years, a fine blend of Irish malt and grain whiskies gently rested in select bourbon casks. McConnell's Irish
    Whisky Sherry Cask Finish Aged for 5 years in select Bourbon barrels. Finished in the finest Oloroso Sherry Casks. 

  • One of the world’s oldest and most famous whiskeys, Dunville’s portfolio of premium vintage blends and stunning single malts are renowned for the exceptional Sherry Cask finishes, earning Dunville’s the title of Ireland’s Best Whiskey (Irish Whiskey Awards 2022). Discover The Spirit of Belfast – whiskey without compromise.

  • Hinch Distillery is a premium manufacturer of a range of premium Irish Whiskies and gins located in the heart of County Down in Northern Ireland. A single
    Malt Distillery with an annual capacity of 1 million Ltrs of pure single malt spirit annually, Hinch is a leading independent.

  • Killowen Single Malt - Rum & Raisin, a delicious small batch single malt, finished in Killowen's own Dark Rum Casks and Fresh PX Sherry casks. Double Gold Award winning Cask Strength/ non Chill filtered / simply beautiful Irish Whiskey.  

  • The Irish Whiskey Bonding Company is focused on creating unique blends of Irish Whiskey tailored for indidual markets while also offering a range of core
    Irish Whiskey blends that include its distillery's Shortcross Irish Whiskey.

  • Titanic Distillers desire to craft world class spirits that honour the heritage of the great ship, ship builders, and the city of Belfast. Visit the Titanic Distillers stand at this year’s show and sample its Award-Winning Premium Irish spirits, including Whiskey and Vodka. A measure of pride.

  • Established in 2020, TWO STACKS partners with leading Irish distilleries to craft premium blended and single malt whiskeys, dedicated to reigniting the essence of Irish whiskey. Standing out as one of the select bonders and blenders, the company harnesses robust connections to procure diverse casks and distillates, shaping distinctive, modern expressions through meticulous mash bill formulation and cask selection.

Also visiting

  • An Carn Distillery is dedicated to crafting premium whiskey and is proudly rooted in Irish farm traditions. Inspired by nature and ingrained in culture, it prioritises sourcing quality barley from local South Derry farms. Committed to supporting communities, it also prioritises efficient supply chains, reducing emissions while preserving freshness and flavour.

  • Boatyard Distillery is an independent Irish distillery making organic premium gin that has been embraced by the world’s best bartenders. As the first distillery in Ireland to be awarded B corp certification and in January 2024, it attained number 6 on the Drinks international annual report Bartenders choice and also is in the top ten global selling gins.

  • Lir Irish Whiskey is a harmonious blend of malt and grain, enriched by American oak, for a seamless and elegant profile. Rooted in Spirits, Myths and Legends its distinguished collection features Green Crest with a triple cask finish, Red Crest with PX cask finish and Black Crest with oloroso cask finish. 

  • Crafted by Irish Whiskey Master Darryl McNally, this is a one-of-a-kind whiskey that's as unique as each Single Barrel, and delicious enough to drink everyday. Triple distilled Single Malt made from 100% Irish Barley, aged in Ex-Bourbon barrels before finishing in PX (Pedro Ximenez) Sherry Casks for a mouthwatering finish, rich, smooth and bursting with dried fruit notes.

  • Mourne Dew Distillery's range includes Irish whiskeys, Irish poitíns, gins, vodkas and liqueurs. It supplies to numerous EU markets, the USA and Middle-eastern markets, it is now looking to expand its international presence and is actively seeking importers, buyers and d+C10istributors. 

    Mourne Dew Distillery will be promoting its entire product range but with particular emphasis on its hazelnut, poitín liqueur. This is a unique drink, suitable for coffee/chocolate-based cocktails, adding to espresso to make a correto/chupito, sipping neat/with ice as a digestif or with a splash of cream.

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