It’s a story unique to the fields of Co. Wexford and we are a celebration of the people from this unique place, who forged their own path, faced adversity and in doing so made history. Bold ‘98, a distinguished Irish whiskey, draws its name and essence from the tumultuous events of the Irish rebellion defeat at Vinegar Hill in 1798. 1798 marked a terrible battle, and when the fighting was over, the barley from the Irish rebels’ pockets sprouted new growth from the barren battlefield. A symbol of hope and liberty and the name Bold ’98 suggests a risk-taking character with a bold heart. The whiskey is deeply rooted in the spirit of rebellion and defiance that epitomized the pikemen rebels during that critical time. The rebel warriors, bearing the symbol of barley sheaf ’s in their pockets, stood as a beacon of hope and determination against oppressive forces. Even after their courageous struggle and eventual sacrifice, it is whispered that the barley within their pockets, soaked in their blood, brought forth a bountiful and abundant harvest. Bold ‘98 thus pays homage to their bravery and everlasting legacy, embodying the indomitable spirit of rebellion and the hope for a better future. With every sip, you can taste the fiery rebellion and the promise of prosperity born from defiance. Our ‘Rooted in Rebellion Trinity’ lock-up logo symbolises the Celtic roots, through the knot, the rebels through the pikes, and the connection to the liquid with the barley sheaf’s.