Paddy

The history of Paddy Irish Whiskey dates back to 1779, when the Cork Distilleries Company was founded in Cork, Ireland. The company produced various types of Irish whiskey, which were initially sold under the generic name "Cork Distilleries Company Old Irish Whiskey." As early as the 19th century, this product gained popularity among locals thanks to its smoothness and easy drinkability, which was in stark contrast to the heavier Scotch whiskeys of the time.

The brand name "Paddy" did not appear until the early 20th century. The company's sales representative, Paddy O'Flaherty, was known for his charismatic approach to customers – when visiting pubs, he often paid for a round of whiskey for all the guests. This generosity and his name naturally became associated with the product, which people began to call simply "Paddy's whiskey." In 1913, the company decided to officially adopt this informal name, creating the Paddy Irish Whiskey brand.

Paddy has maintained its reputation as one of the most accessible and smoothest Irish whiskeys, known for its triple distillation process and combination of single pot still, malt, and grain whiskey. In the 20th century, it became one of Ireland's most exported whiskeys, popular in Europe and overseas. Today, Paddy Irish Whiskey is still produced at the Midleton Distillery (alongside other icons such as Jameson and Redbreast) and remains a symbol of accessible, friendly, and traditional Irish hospitality - in the spirit of its legendary patron, Paddy O'Flaherty.