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DUBLIN, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Donn by Craft Irish Whiskey has been named Single Malt Whiskey of the Year at the 2026 London Spirits Competition, scoring 96 points and receiving Double Gold.
At just 6.9 years old, The Donn has now achieved three consecutive "Best Whiskey in the World" titles across London (2026), Asia (2025) and USA Spirits Ratings (2024), outperforming significantly older competitors and challenging one of the industry's oldest assumptions: that age defines quality.
Instead, The Donn is built through a progressive cask journey designed to maximise flavour at every stage of maturation. Beginning in ex-bourbon, the whiskey is then moved through a carefully orchestrated sequence of casks, including Tawny Port, deep-stave toasted virgin Hungarian oak, and multiple styles of Pedro Ximénez sherry. Each transition is deliberate, introducing new layers of sweetness, structure, spice and depth.
This is further enhanced through varying barrel sizes and controlled underfilling techniques, increasing oxygen interaction and altering the wood-to-spirit ratio to accelerate complexity and integration, a level of precision rarely applied in traditional whiskey making.
"This is a whiskey I've guided from the moment it was distilled to the day it was bottled," said Jay Bradley, Founder and Master Blender. "Every cask, every fill level, every decision was made to shape flavour, not follow convention. To see it recognised three years in a row at this level is validation of that philosophy."
The London Spirits Competition is judged by leading global spirits experts, including master blenders and senior buyers from Bacardi, Diageo and Pernod Ricard, assessing entries on quality, value, and real-world consumer appeal.
About Craft Irish Whiskey
Craft Irish Whiskey is redefining premium Irish whiskey through a focus on flavour-driven maturation rather than age statements. Combining traditional distilling heritage with modern, data-led techniques, the company produces some of the most awarded and sought-after Irish whiskeys globally. Its innovative approach includes varying cask sizes, unique wood selection, and tailored maturation processes to capture each whiskey at its optimal flavour peak.
Press Enquiries
Craft Irish Whiskey
Email: press@craftirishwhiskey.com
Phone: 020 8077 3632
Website: craftirishwhiskey.com
DUBLIN, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Donn by Craft Irish Whiskey has been named Single Malt Whiskey of the Year at the 2026 London Spirits Competition, scoring 96 points and receiving Double Gold.
At just 6.9 years old, The Donn has now achieved three consecutive "Best Whiskey in the World" titles across London (2026), Asia (2025) and USA Spirits Ratings (2024), outperforming significantly older competitors and challenging one of the industry's oldest assumptions: that age defines quality.
Instead, The Donn is built through a progressive cask journey designed to maximise flavour at every stage of maturation. Beginning in ex-bourbon, the whiskey is then moved through a carefully orchestrated sequence of casks, including Tawny Port, deep-stave toasted virgin Hungarian oak, and multiple styles of Pedro Ximénez sherry. Each transition is deliberate, introducing new layers of sweetness, structure, spice and depth.
This is further enhanced through varying barrel sizes and controlled underfilling techniques, increasing oxygen interaction and altering the wood-to-spirit ratio to accelerate complexity and integration, a level of precision rarely applied in traditional whiskey making.
"This is a whiskey I've guided from the moment it was distilled to the day it was bottled," said Jay Bradley, Founder and Master Blender. "Every cask, every fill level, every decision was made to shape flavour, not follow convention. To see it recognised three years in a row at this level is validation of that philosophy."
The London Spirits Competition is judged by leading global spirits experts, including master blenders and senior buyers from Bacardi, Diageo and Pernod Ricard, assessing entries on quality, value, and real-world consumer appeal.
About Craft Irish Whiskey
Craft Irish Whiskey is redefining premium Irish whiskey through a focus on flavour-driven maturation rather than age statements. Combining traditional distilling heritage with modern, data-led techniques, the company produces some of the most awarded and sought-after Irish whiskeys globally. Its innovative approach includes varying cask sizes, unique wood selection, and tailored maturation processes to capture each whiskey at its optimal flavour peak.
Press Enquiries
Craft Irish Whiskey
Email: press@craftirishwhiskey.com
Phone: 020 8077 3632
Website: craftirishwhiskey.com
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Craft Irish Whiskey's The Donn Named Best Single Malt In The World 2026 at the London Spirits Competition
Interface is available now to SnapInspect clients using Yardi Voyager®
DALLAS, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SnapInspect today announced it is now a fully qualified Yardi® Standard Interface Vendor, joining the approved network for Yardi, the leading provider of connected real estate software solutions. With this interface, companies using Yardi Voyager® can access their property management system data via the interface with SnapInspect.
With a focus on streamlining operations and increasing efficiency, Yardi Voyager and its single connected solution suite allow companies to manage operations, execute leasing, run analytics, and provide effective resident, owner and investor services. By interfacing with Yardi, vendors can provide Yardi clients with solutions that empower them within the Yardi ecosystem.
The Yardi ecosystem services the most vendors, APIs, units and square footage in the industry with more than 450 active interface partners in the Yardi network. Yardi's goal is to make it easier for clients to choose best-for-you products that allow harmony across the many platforms they use. Yardi welcomes SnapInspect to the most robust platform ecosystem in the real estate industry.
"Commercial property teams have always had the data; they just haven't always had it in one place. This integration closes the gap between inspections and maintenance operations, so every inspection finding flows directly into a work order, and everything is visible between profiles," said new Yardi interface vendor, SnapInspect
For the complete list of the Yardi ecosystem, please visit: yardi.com/interface-vendors.
About Yardi
Yardi® develops industry-leading software for all types and sizes of real estate companies across the world. With over 10,000 employees, Yardi is working with our clients to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit yardi.com.
About SnapInspect
SnapInspect is a cloud-based property inspection software platform used by property managers, asset owners, and enterprise operators across the USA, Canada, and Dubai. The platform enables teams to conduct detailed property inspections, generate professional condition reports instantly, and track property maintenance analytics and asset condition data across entire portfolios. SnapInspect integrates natively with leading property management systems as a qualified interface vendor. Learn more at www.snapinspect.com
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SnapInspect Now Fully Qualified Yardi® Ecosystem Partner
