Irish Whiskey Chaser

    There has been numerous private bottlings done for individual companies under said companies own brand name. Listed here is all the private labels that I know of and they consist of large and small operations.

  (Click on the bottle name to view picture if available)

   Brogan's     Buena Vista

   Clontarf     Michael Collins 

   Danny Boy    

   Feckin Irish  (Strangford Gold)                    

   Hennessy na Geanna       

   IrishMan    

   Kellan  

   Slane Castle     Shanahan's     

   Wild Geese     

   The Brogans brand was set up by Pat Brogan and was initially based solely on Brogans Irish Cream Liqueur. The success of Brogans Irish cream lead to release of Brogans Legacy 10yo SIngle Malt. 

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The Beuna Vista Cafe in San Francisco established in 1952 is famous the world over for it's Irish Coffee. The sell some much Irish Coffee that they created their own brand

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    Clontarf is part of the Castle Brands stable which also has Knappogue Castle. 

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  See also kissmyirish.com

    Sydney Frank US drinks importer decided that they needed an Irish Whiskey to go along with their other spirit brands. It was decided that they would create their own label. Launched in the US in March 2006 the marketing blurb says the blend has whiskies of 4-12years. The malt seemingly contains some lightly peated whiskey.

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   Danny Boy Irish Whiskey is part of the Danny Boy Colection. The Danny Boy Collection is also proud to be associated with the Rita Charles Trust charity that helps foster important cross community initiatives in Belfast and throughout Ireland. A limited edition 15yo Malt was first launched then a Blend was added to the line in 2009.

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      Shane Braniff a successful businessman in the pub and hospitality sector launched this brand on an unwitting public in 2006. Innovative and imaginative Feckin Irish Whiskey is sure to awaken the rogue in us all for a bit of 'craic' b'gorra.

See Also feckin.com

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     It is thought Hennessey had this whiskey bottled under their moniker for the Japanese Market. Possibly released to  keep the Hennessey name to the fore when the whiskey market in Japan started to out grow the Cognac market. This marketing ploy it seems did not work as this brand was quickly shelved.

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    Bernard Walsh launched one of the newest Irish Whiskey brands only a couple years ago. On the back of the success of the Hot Irishman (An all in one Irish Coffee mix) he then let loose his vision of whiskey on us. The Irishman 70 is unique in that it is a blend of 70% malt and the rest pure pot still so all in all a 'Superior' blend. The other regular offering is a single malt sourced at Bushmills.

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     Kellan is a new Irish Whiskey Brand from a company called BerNiko, LLC, created for the US market. BerNiko, LLC. is a family owned and operated importer of high quality spirits for the United States and Latin America. Based out of South Florida and seem to cover mainly east coast states.  

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      Lord Henry Mountcharles the 8th Marquess Conyngham whose family have been seated at Slane Castle since 1701 has decided to create his own whiskey Brand. Slane Castle Finest Premium Blend Irish Whiskey is to be launched in the US market primarily. Launch date is in New York on 1st July. Will also be available in very limited outlets in Ireland.

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    Shanahan's on the Green is a top class steakhouse on the famous St Stephens Green in  Dublin. John Shanahan, an Irish-American, opened this culinary delight because of his love for Ireland and so he could get a decent steak while visiting the green sod ;-). Bottled as a Single malt and a blend especially for the restaurant.

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    Registered under the Avalon Group which in turn seems to be owned by Protégé International Ltd this whiskey has been knocking around in various forms for a while now. However the latest incarnation with a line of of 4 whiskies 3 in unique square decanter type bottles is both impressive and stylish and smacks of a quality product.

The Wild Geese & Irish Soldiers 

   I have come across come across another site from the same company for a slightly different take on the new Wild Geese range. Virtually the same only for an extra bit on the end of name and slightly different labels. The Wild Geese & Irish Soldiers. I cannot find any information in relation to this anomaly but it is the say company responsible for the Wild Geese. These may be designed for the US or another market but if any one can confirm I much appreciate it.  

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 * Bottles I currently own