Members of the Irish Whiskey Association are not expected to be whiskey experts. It is open to all lovers of Irish whiskey based in Japan that are willing to share, expand and develop their knowledge of the category. We look toward our Scottish confrère for comparison and contrast but focus in on our love for the original Uisce Beatha.
The IWAJ is supported by some notable members back in Erin’s Isle who all have first-hand exposure and knowledge of the industry we love.
Irish Art – Ian Whyte – Whyte’s Auction House Dublin – https://www.whytes.ie
Irish Cuisine – Niall McKenna – James St. South https://www.jamesstreetsouth.co.uk
Irish Whiskey – Willie Jack – The Friend at Hand Whiskey Shop – https://dukeofyorkbelfast.com/venues/the-friend-at-hand/
Irish Media – Serghios Florides – The Irish Whiskey Magazine – https://www.irishwhiskeymagazine.com
Irish Sport – Nessan O’Carroll – Irish Bobsleigh Team – Nagano Olympics 1998
Irish Whiskey Cocktails – Andrew Dickey – Irish Cocktail Master – World Class Irish Bartender
Irish Whiskey Distiller – Shane Braniff – Echlinville Distillery
Irish Whiskey Ambassador – Fiachra Martin – Titanic Irish Whiskey Company
Irish Whiskey Association Japan – Cartan McLaughlin