J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey Wins Prestigious Brand Battle Award at WSWA in Orlando

Company to Launch their first Irish Whiskey into the U.S.A. in September

Cooraclare, County Clare Friday April 28th: The Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Co. has won one of two prestigious 'Brand Battle' awards at the 74th annual Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention & Exposition (WSWA) in Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida. Founder, Louise Mc Guane was chosen from over 70 entrants through a competitive pitch to present her J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey in the annual 'Brand Battle'.

Billed as the most exciting live presentation to hit the drinks industry in years “Brand Battle” allows seven brands to pitch their compelling story, business, and marketing plan to a panel of judges made up of wholesaler decision makers along with special judge, TV personality, restaurateur and winner of “The Apprentice,” Bill Rancic. 

"Louise Mc Guane commented "This was a huge opportunity for us, our focus launch market is the U.S.A. To have the opportunity to tell our story directly to some of the industry’s most influential players and garner this level of exposure is invaluable. Our story and product landed really well and we are going home to Clare with a trophy, but most importantly we have had some serious interest from distributors in the U.S.A. We are now well on track to launch J.J. Corry Whiskey in the U.S.A. by September 2017."

Feedback from the judging panel was positive with Bill Rancic commenting " Of all the brands we've seen here today you have by far and above the best story I have heard up here. I think you are onto something”

JJ Corry Irish Whiskey was also featured prominently throughout the conference on WSWA TV and social media, enhancing further the brand awareness and exposure. 

NOTES TO EDITORS

ABOUT THE CHAPEL GATE IRISH WHISKEY CO.

Founded by drinks Industry veteran, Louise McGuane, The Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Co. has revived the lost art of Irish Whiskey Bonding. The company sources whiskey from all over Ireland and matures it on the Mc Guane Family Farm in County Clare right along the Wild Atlantic Way. They create custom blends under the J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey brand, an authentic County Clare revived brand from the 1890's. Their purpose built bonded Rackhouse on the farm is custom designed to make the most of the little coastal micro climate and will ultimately produce a whiskey that is utterly unique to County Clare. While the company waits for this whiskey to mature they are releasing a small portfolio of blended Irish Whiskey comprised of sourced mature whiskey. Their first release J.J. Corry The Gael will be on the market by September 2017.

 ABOUT WSWA

The WSWA Convention and Exposition is the preeminent event of its kind in the U.S.A and is the largest annual gathering of distributors and suppliers. WSWA is the trade association representing United States wine and spirits wholesalers. Its mission is to further the interests of its members through representation before Congress, courts, regulatory bodies, executive agencies and more. WSWA also provides lobbying at the state and federal level, public affairs initiatives, and networking opportunities for its members. 

For more information please visit www.chapelgatewhiskey.com Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @WhiskeyGate

See the Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Brand Battle entry video here

PRESS CONTACTS: For High-Res Photos  

Louise McGuane, Managing Director Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Co. [email protected] 

Dominic McCarthy, NMA. [email protected]           (+44) 207-940-2929