John O Brien, a former Tipperary hurling star and two-time All-Ireland winner, has launched a small batch of premium blended whiskey.
O Brien, whose company Fortwilliam Spirits is supported by Enterprise Ireland, said his initial launch plans had been hit by Covid-19.
Jim Mac Irish Whiskey was originally intended for international markets but was put on hold due to the pandemic.
The grain and malt blend whiskey will now be available in Ireland just in time for Christmas. Launching Jim Mac Whiskey in 2020 has brought its own unique challenges but with the renewed focus on supporting small Irish businesses, we have been thrilled with the response so far for this special drink, O Brien said.