About us

The Irish Spirits Association was established in 1997 to promote the interests of the Irish spirits industry in Ireland and internationally. The ISA is an effective voice amongst national and EU policy makers for issues such as taxation, labelling, trade and the ongoing international protection of Ireland’s Geographic Indicators (GIs).

The objective of the association is to ensure that optimal international trading conditions exist for the Irish spirits industry. Membership is open to all branded spirits manufacturers and suppliers.

The association offers information, representation and advice to its members, and provides a forum for members to network and collaborate on issues that impact the industry.

The association facilitates a number of working groups which represent key category sectors, including:
- Irish Cream Working Group
- Irish Poitín Working Group
- Irish Gin Working Group

Chairman: John Harte, Donohoes Drink Company
Vice-Chair: Aoife Clarke, Cooley Distillery (Beam Suntory)