John Jameson’s Dublin distillery was founded in 1780, guided by the family motto “Sine Metu”, meaning without fear. To this day, those words appear on every bottle of Irish whisky. At the original distillery, located next to Smithfield Market, Jameson used well water, searched for superior strains of barley, sought out high quality casks and believed the whisky should be matured in cool, damp cellars. …
Officially launched at ICFF last week, Dublin furniture company Aodh produces quiet, elegant design for yesterday, today and tomorrow. Their first true line, The Malt Collection, was born out of collaboration between German chair designer Tom Kelley and owner Garrett O’Hagan, who formerly imported contemporary furniture. With ecologically sound production processes and using only the finest materials, Aodh aims to work with equally passionate designers …
In its second limited-edition run, Orla Kiely's tea caddy for iconic Irish tea company Bewley's provides a fresh take on usually unremarkable tins. Founded in 1840, Bewley's is a classic among those living in Dublin, Kiely included. As a student she became fond of their cafe, and today her signature "Scribble Stem" print wraps around the tin, adding a touch of color to any kitchen …
