Every year the organisation of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants convenes to reveal its annual ranking of the top eateries from across the globe. This year, that celebration took place along the Las Vegas Strip, and as one of the leading sponsors of the event, The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. enjoyed a front row seat to all of the action.
The festivities began with the unforgettable Welcome Dinner at Carversteak, located inside Resorts World Las Vegas. Here, the kitchen was taken over by some of the biggest names in high-end gastronomy. Two of the Roca brothers of El Celler de Can Roca teamed up with Virgilio Martínez and Pía León from Central in Lima to create culinary mastery, including binchotan charcoal-grilled wagyu rib cap. The Welcome Dinner concluded with our very own multi-award winning Single Malt, The Donn, acting as a digestif to perfectly finish the meal.
The following evening, the Chefs’ Feast took place at the Wynn Las Vegas, the host hotel for the Awards Ceremony. The event guided guests around the globe from one culinary station to the next, including fresh ceviches with Yucatan flavours, hand-carved steaks from South America, and sizzling taco stations. The evening was accompanied by live music, dance, and of course, neat pours of our Irish Single Malt, The Donn.
The Awards Ceremony was then held on the 5th June, where guests were welcomed into another grand showcase of high-end cuisine at the Wynn, including Osetra caviar, jamon Iberico and freshly dressed Peking duck. The highlight of the event was the addition of The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. Lounge, where there was the opportunity to not only sample The Donn, but also The Taoscán, which was crowned Irish Single Malt of The Year at the London Spirits Competition 2024! The world’s first Port & Chestnut finished whiskey, The Taoscán, was a showstopper. Attendees fortunate enough to get a dram before the bottle was empty, could be heard calling The Taoscán the best whiskey they had ever sipped. Guests were encouraged to carry a personal pour with them into the neighbouring theatre for the highly anticipated unveiling of the year’s top restaurants.
After an evening of incredible cuisine, the coveted Red Scarves were draped around the necks of this year’s winners, including 1st place holder Disfrutar in Barcelona, Spain. We wish to congratulate everyone in attendance for their hard work and achievements, and we couldn’t be more excited to see where The World’s 50 Best takes us in the year ahead.
In a room full of the most talented flavour makers on the planet, the Awards Ceremony served as a poignant reminder as to why our partnership with The World’s 50 Best Restaurants is so special. Collectively, we push the food and beverage scene forward in a cohesive aim to achieve the best in hospitality – precisely what we bring to each and every expression at The Craft Irish Whiskey Co.
While The World’s 50 Best institution has yet to reveal the host city for the 2025 celebration, we do know where we hope our journey will take us – directly into the dining rooms and bars of each and every single one of these top-ranked restaurants!
We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with Soho Whisky Club—an iconic London institution nestled within The Vintage House, which is undergoing an exciting transformation.This newly revitalised club is set to debut a refined look and a truly elevated tasting experience, complete with a luxurious cigar terrace. For London’s whiskey lovers, the club promises […]
We are proud to announce that The Donn has been featured on the menu at the prestigious Restaurant Gordon Ramsay for the third consecutive year. This exciting milestone highlights the continued success of a partnership between two brands dedicated to unparalleled excellence. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, a three-Michelin-starred establishment, is renowned for its exquisite dining experience, […]
Every year the organisation of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants convenes to reveal its annual ranking of the top eateries from across the globe. This year, that celebration took place along the Las Vegas Strip, and as one of the leading sponsors of the event, The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. enjoyed a front row seat […]
In celebration of World Cocktail Day on Monday 13th May, we partnered with Michelin-star Restaurant 1890 in iconic London venue The Savoy, to present to you The Emerald Noir cocktail, featuring our Single Malt, The Donn. A mysterious and elegant creation by Head Bartender Janis Muzikants, this cocktail is a masterful blend of cream sherry, cherry […]
The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. is responsible for some of the most exclusive whiskeys on earth. Indeed, we recently set the world record for the most expensive whiskey ever sold: The Emerald Isle—an unparalleled collector’s piece that can never be replicated. But we know as well as anyone that whiskey must do much more than […]
The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. Dominates the John Barleycorn Awards Our ultra-premium Irish Single Malts The Devil’s Keep 2023 Edition and The Donn steal the show and sweep the board to win top honours at one of the industry’s most revered awards ceremonies. As the ultra-premium whiskey domain scales new heights, The Craft Irish Whiskey […]
Set in the tranquil Yorkshire Dales, AA’s 2022/2023 Hotel of The Year Grantley Hall boasts luxury accommodations, stunning spa and wellness facilities, as well as a multitude of dining options, including Michelin-star Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall. Chef Patron Shaun Rankin creates culinary masterpieces with seasonal menus, including locally sourced and foraged ingredients, to maintain […]
After tasting a half-filled 40-litre Pedro Ximénez finishing cask in 2020 that had hyper-evaporated to less than half, our founder Jay Bradley knew that this liquid was the best whiskey he had ever tasted. With thousands of whiskeys tasted and scored throughout his career, this was head and shoulders above them all. From running and […]
On the 12th of December, we enjoyed a fantastic evening of Michelin-star dining, with a menu curated by Chef James Sommerin, including The Donn Dish Infusion. After just one taste of The Donn, James knew that the well-rounded depth of our whiskey would pair perfectly with the venison of the Game Season. Found in the […]
This ultra-rare release of luxury Irish whiskey, limited to 333 bottles, is a culmination of artistry and devotion that has spanned decades. The Devil’s Keep 2023 Edition embarks on a maturation journey that weaves through hand-selected casks, each contributing to the tapestry of tastes that define this creation, revealing a unique tale of how Irish […]