In this Best Possible Taste episode, we’re diving into a story of heritage, craftsmanship, and an exciting new collaboration that brings together two iconic Irish brands.
I had the pleasure of visiting the picturesque fishing village of Howth in February 2025, to meet brothers Tadgh and Damian O’Meara at their family business, Kish Fish. Founded in 1966 by their father, Kish Fish has grown into one of Ireland’s most respected seafood specialists, supplying the finest seafood to food service and retail customers across Ireland.
This visit coincided with a momentous occasion for the company—a rebrand that celebrates its legacy while embracing the future. And what better way to mark this transformation than by partnering with one of the world’s most famous names—GUINNESS™. This official collaboration has led to the creation of an exceptional new product: GUINNESS™ Smoked Salmon By Kish Fish.
Kish Fish’s rich heritage, passion, and expertise were key to them being entrusted by GUINNESS™, and given their seal of approval, to launch a Smoked Salmon cured using their signature stout that delivers a taste reflecting both brands’ proud Dublin roots.
The initial idea for the uniquely Irish product began life in the Guinness Storehouse, one of Kish Fish’s largest customers. A couple of years ago, the Storehouse’s executive chef, Sean Hunter (of Aramark), began curing Salmon in GUINNESS™ and smoking it himself in very small quantities for tourists to enjoy as part of the visitor experience at St. James’s Gate.
Having noted the product’s potential and mass appeal, GUINNESS™ partnered with Kish Fish to further finesse the recipe and use their smoking expertise to develop a GUINNESS™ Smoked Salmon that could be crafted on a much larger scale for wider distribution – a process that they have patiently perfected at their Smokehouse in Howth over the last two years.
In this episode, which was recorded in front of a live audience, you will hear me chat to Tadgh and Damian about their childhood memories from when their father started the business, the impressive growth that Kish Fish has experienced and their commitment to sustainability.
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