Top international award for Fermanagh’s Boatyard Distillery
Fermanagh spirits maker The Boatyard Distillery, a Food NI member, has achieved huge recognition on the Drinks International Annual report for 2024.
Now in its 15th year, the Drinks International Annual report is a snapshot of the buying habits of the world’s best bars. It is largely seen globally as a great barometer of the movers and shakers in the spirits world. This important recognition received directly from the industry is evidence that Boatyard’s organic and sustainable spirits are advancing on the world stage as sought after liquid.
Drinks International commenting on the overall 2024 Bartenders Choice says “The sole debutant this year is Boatyard which, under the guidance of commercial director Declan McGurk, has infiltrated the top tier of hospitality in the last couple of years”
Commercial director at Boatyard, Declan McGurk said “I am so thrilled for us to be gaining this recognition and thank the bar professionals that believe in what we are doing. I am a big believer that a spirit brand is best built by putting the bottles into the finest bartenders hands, so that they can then inspire consumer growth. This recognition is testament to what the bar industry think of Boatyard and gives us great momentum for growth, as we look to expand in markets and stature.”
Founder of Boatyard Joe McGirr adds: “We are incredibly honoured to be recognised so highly across the 2024 Annual report. We owe a huge amount of thanks to all the bartenders and partners globally who work with Boatyard and believe in our liquid. Declan and our whole team have done an incredible job producing and bringing our spirits onto the global stage.”
In 2023 The Boatyard Distillery has come the first distillery on the island of Ireland to become B corp certified and also awarded Northern Ireland sustainable company of the year at the 2023 Business Eye awards.
