FERMANAGH-based spirits maker The Boatyard Distillery are continuing to expand, and have announced its launch into the US market. As of May 1, Boatyard Double Gin is available throughout New York state, distributed by established distributor Empire Merchants, a premium wine and spirits distributor that have roots going back to the end of Prohibition. In addition to this launch, The Boatyard Distillery has also announced the appointment of Michael Smoley as Market Manager, based in New York. Michael joins Boatyard following a lauded tenure at New York’s NoMad Hotel, where he was one of the key leaders behind the NoMad Bar s success, with it consistently featuring in the World’s 50 Best Bars lists, amongst other accolades.
Irish whiskey brands to watch in 2021 14th December, 2020 by Nicola Carruthers
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Boatyard Distillery
Northern Ireland’s Boatyard Distillery became the first working distillery in County Fermanagh for more than 130 years when it launched in 2016. Since then, the site has embarked on expanding its visitor centre, and recently secured £634,000 (US$800,000) in funding to support its global expansion plans. The site also tapped the expertise of Declan McGurk, former director of bars for The Savoy, naming him as its new commercial director.