The Pogues Irish Whiskey is the official whiskey of the legendary Celtic folk rock band The Pogues, one of the most iconic and influential Irish bands of all time. Developed in 2015 by West Cork Distillers — one of only two independently owned and operated distilleries in Ireland — the whiskey was born from the spirit of the band itself: raw, authentic, and deeply rooted in Irish heritage. Halewood International, a Liverpool-based drinks group, later acquired a 50% stake in the brand, helping to bring it to a global audience.