The Mad Marquess is Curraghmore Whiskey’s party-ready younger sibling—an Irish spirits brand built around the wild escapades of Henry de la Poer Beresford, the 3rd Marquess of Waterford, whose 1837 paint-splashing rampage gave the world the phrase “painting the town red.” 

Our line-up

1. The Mad Marquess Blended Irish Whiskey

95 % grain / 5 % single-malt blend designed for pure fun; bursts of pineapple & coconut on the nose, rolls into vanilla–caramel sweetness and a lemon-butter finish.

40 % ABV · 70 cl · €29.99 · On shelves now (The Mad Marquess, Worldwide Wines)

Why it stands out

• “Paint-the-town-red” provenance – every drop is a toast to Ireland’s most notorious bon-vivant, giving the brand an instantly recognisable story that resonates with nightlife culture. (Curraghmore Whiskey)
• Flavour built for mixing – the tropical-fruit nose and creamy finish are deliberately dialled up to punch through cola, ginger beer or citrus mixers without losing character. (The Mad Marquess)
• High-energy accessibility – at € 30 and 40 % ABV, it delivers a quality Irish whiskey at a price (and flavour) welcoming to first-time whiskey drinkers. (Worldwide Wines)
• Shared estate pedigree – although louder in style, it’s crafted by the same Curraghmore team behind the single-estate pot-still range, so the quality roots run deep. (Curraghmore Whiskey)

In a nutshell: Mad Marquess takes Curraghmore’s centuries-old heritage and flips it into a modern, party-primed spirit—one bottle, with four signature cocktails, —all devoted to helping you (responsibly) paint the town red.