Brendan Buckley joins Whisky’s Hall of Fame

Irish Distillers' International Marketing Director Brendan Buckley has been inducted into the Whisky magazine Hall of Fame which honours individuals who've made a lasting contribution to the world of whiskey.

Brendan was presented with the honour in recognition of his personal contribution to the growth of the Irish whiskey category on the global stage at the recent virtual 2021 Whisky Magazine Awards.

Brendan joined Irish Distillers in 2001 and since then has been instrumental in the development of its portfolio of Irish whiskey brands as well as innovation across the business.

His marketing leadership and approach to brand-building has played a key role in the development of Jameson into a global top 10 spirit brand, placing it among the top five whiskeys in the world.