Ireland's EU Presidency Moment: Single Market Whiskey Boom Masks Tax Paradox

Ireland is leveraging its EU Council Presidency to champion single market protections for its spirits sector, with Irish Whiskey exports to the EU up 21.5% over the last four years. The Irish Whiskey Association showcased this growth during a recent spirits event in Galway, highlighting Germany, Poland, and France as key markets worth a combined €97.2m.

Off the Record

Behind the scenes, Dublin is playing a delicate two-front game. While the government pushes for...