First Ireland Spirits

About First Ireland Spirits

First Ireland Spirits is Ireland&#39;s largest independent Cream Liqueur Company which was established in 1993 and is located in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. It has its own modern purpose built production facility on a seven-acre site just outside the town of Abbeyleix. Selling to thirty-three countries, the company is the largest Irish owned producer of Irish Cream liqueur and Irish Country Cream beverages in the world. First Ireland Spirits also manufactures and supplies an extensive range of other alcohol-based liqueurs and pre-mixed cocktails, selling to over 40 countries around the world. First Ireland Spirits largest markets are the United States and the UK where its product range can be found in major retailers such as Tesco, Walmart and Costco. A heavy investment in R&amp;D, coupled with harnessing and developing its core brand values has given First Ireland Spirits a firm foundation for its business. Today First Ireland Spirits is part of the Quintessential Brands Group - an independent, international drinks company based in the UK. They employ 60 people in Abbeyleix.<br> Origin Green approval through 31 May 2026.

County

Laois

Type

Producer

Listed By

Bord Bia Origin Green

Products

Pairs well with

Complementary local products — and the Irish producers who sell them.

• dark chocolate · classic pairing for chocolate liqueurs and dessert pairings
  Available from: Butlers Chocolates, Celtic Chocolates, Bon Chocolatiers
• cream · creates smooth, rich drinks and dessert sauces
  Available from: Lakeland Dairies, Navan Farmers Market, Spice O'Life Ltd
• coffee · coffee liqueurs pair naturally; also complements other liqueurs
  Available from: Inishmacsaint Brewing Co., Loaf, Naturally Wild Sourdough
• berries · fruit liqueurs pair with fresh and cooked berries
  Available from: Bulmer's Ireland, The Green Door Market, Malone Fruit Farm
• ice cream · liqueurs drizzled over or stirred into ice cream
  Available from: Coolhull Farm (Paganini), Irish Pure, Murphy's Ice Cream Dublin
• honey · honey liqueurs and honeyed drinks are traditional combinations
  Available from: Ennis Butchers, Davidson's Craft Butchers, Ballylisk Dairies

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