5 Countries That Export the Most Whiskey in the World

3. Republic of Ireland

Whiskey Exports in 2021: $1.49 billion

The Republic of Ireland is a Northwestern European country. The Irish and whiskey are nearly synonymous, as the name whiskey itself traces its roots back to the Irish language. Irishmen have been making whiskey since the 12th century, and there are more than thirty distilleries in the country. Out of these, the oldest are Cooley Distillery, New Midleton Distillery, Old Bushmills Distillery, and Kilbeggan Distillery.