Thomas’ son Jack  (1915) – consummate whiskey man, publican par excellence and Dublin man-about-town – carried on the tradition until Irish whiskey’s decline and (almost) fall brought a pause, and he soldiered on in the pub trade. His son Eunan, born to the drinks business, grew up hearing about the Ryan’s Malt days, and resolved to revive the tradition. Plans he hatched in the 2000’s culminated in the establishment of The Jack Ryan Whiskey Company, with a clear focus on quality finishing of premium single malt. “Ryan’s Malt” was revived a century after it first appeared, two centuries after John’s sojourn in Limerick, with the release of Jack Ryan 12YO Single Malt. It has already garnered a San Francisco Gold and Best in Class in the prestigious Irish Whiskey Awards. Meanwhile Irish whiskey has resumed its rightful place in the world and the future looks bright.