J. J. Corry
Irish Whiskey
Louise McGuane, a seasoned professional in the drinks industry, embarked on an entrepreneurial journey in 2015, founding J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey. The brand pays homage to the tradition of whiskey bonding, a practice once prevalent in Ireland, and revives a historical business in her hometown of Kilrush, County Clare. J.J. Corry stands as the first new Irish whiskey bonder in over half a century, blending modern innovation with heritage.
About J. J. Corry
J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey is a contemporary take on the traditional craft of whiskey bonding, a practice that blends whiskeys from various distilleries and ages them in different types of casks to create unique flavours. The brand is the brainchild of Louise McGuane, who has a wealth of experience in the global drinks industry. From her humble beginnings in West Clare, Louise has built a brand that champions both the history and future of Irish whiskey. Her goal is to create the world’s most diverse library of Irish whiskey, working with the best distilleries to produce both blends and single-distillery whiskeys with a focus on rare cask finishes.
1. Reviving a Forgotten Tradition J.J. Corry is one of the first brands in over 50 years to bring the lost art of whiskey bonding back to life. By carefully blending whiskeys from different distilleries and aging them in an array of casks, J.J. Corry creates exceptional, one-of-a-kind spirits that cannot be found elsewhere.
2. Global Expertise Meets Local Craft Louise McGuane’s extensive experience in the global drinks industry has allowed her to bring the best of both worlds to J.J. Corry. Her expertise in sourcing rare casks from around the globe, combined with the rich heritage of her hometown, creates a unique blend of innovation and tradition in every bottle.
3. A True Sense of Place The coastal microclimate of County Clare, with its salty air and rugged landscape, provides the ideal environment for maturing whiskey. This connection to the land infuses each bottle with the distinctive character of the region, giving J.J. Corry’s whiskeys a special edge that reflects the heritage and spirit of West Clare.
History
The story of J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey began when Louise stumbled upon an antique bottle label in a dusty shop in Kilrush, which led her to discover the forgotten tradition of whiskey bonding. Her research into the legacy of J.J. Corry, a 19th-century entrepreneur who ran a bustling business in Kilrush, sparked her desire to revive this long-lost art. Bonding had been a vital part of the Irish whiskey industry before its decline in the 20th century, but it had vanished for over a century. Louise’s passion and determination to resurrect this craft led her to establish her own whiskey brand in 2015.
Her journey has been deeply influenced by her travels and experiences in the drinks industry, which have helped her source the most unique casks from around the world. The natural environment of County Clare, with its salty microclimate and coastal conditions, provides the perfect setting for maturing and blending whiskey, adding a distinct character to her creations.
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