The founders of Darker Still Spirits Company say they remain the owners of the “Black Irish” trademark in the EU and the UK despite what they called “unfounded” objections from a team connected to US pop superstar Mariah Carey, who last week unveiled a cream liqueur with the same name.
Darker Still Spirits Company, with an address in Dublin, launched its Black Irish whiskey-stout blend in June 2020, more than year before Carey posed on a beach for an Instagram post announcing her new venture, which is named to reflect her heritage. The Hero and All I Want for Christmas is You singer’s product is yet to be distributed outside the US.