This Father’s Day, no matter where you are or when you celebrate it, it’s time to honour those paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. Whichever way you choose to say thank you this year, there is really no better way of showing your father you care than by spending time with him. And even better if it’s over a dram of Athrú whiskey.
Read MoreWe caught up with Athrú Head Distiller, Ollie Alcorn to hear about the decisions he made with the recently released 17 year old Oloroso Single Cask Release.
With Athrú single cask releases, buyers can taste whiskey in its purest form, direct from the cask. Our most recent release, 17-year old Oloroso finish Single Cask is an exceptional example of what can be done when using great casks.
Read MoreInternational Irish Whiskey Day takes place on Wednesday, March 3rd.
We are taking this very important day as the perfect opportunity to explain the importance of the number three to us here at Athrú Whiskey.
Read MoreAt Athrú we’re big fans of any occasion that unites people in merriment and memories, and even more so when the day in question is St. Patrick’s Day - a celebration of Ireland’s patron saint.
Read MoreValentine’s Day is fast approaching, which means it’s time to celebrate your one true love - be that a significant other, the finest whiskey…or perhaps both.
We celebrate our love for Irish single malt whiskey every day here at Lough Gill Distillery, but when 14th February comes around, it’s even more reason to enjoy a dram or two of Athrú.
We’ve got something new coming. Well, actually, three new somethings - our new Athrú trilogy of single malt Irish whiskeys. This release isn’t set to be available until later in the year, so you could be amongst the first people in the world to sample these new offerings. How? By joining our special Virtual Tasting and Distillery Tour on February 17th.
Read MoreOn January 20th we’ll be hosting an online tasting and virtual distillery tour evening, where you can join Lough Gill’s head distiller, Ollie Alcorn, for a special evening of single cask whiskey and stories.
This event gives a rare insight into the finest whiskey we have in our bonded warehouse - and gives you the chance to taste some, too.
Read MoreA Hungarian sweet wine, Tokaj Aszú might not be the first drink Irish whiskey lovers consider when it comes to a National Day of Celebration, and yet, at Athrú, National Tokaji Aszús day is one we’ll be commemorating.
Why? Not just because we believe great drinks need to be acknowledged (although of course, we do firmly believe this).
We’re celebrating because Tokaji Aszús has a significant role to play in the making of some of our delicious Athrú Irish single malt whiskeys.
Read MoreWe believe Christmas is all about the spirit of giving, and if that gift you happen to be giving is a spirit in the form of single malt Irish whiskey, then that makes it extra special.
From limited edition releases to virtual tasting experiences, this Christmas we've got a whole number of ways you and your loved ones can enjoy our Athrú whiskey. The hardest part won't be choosing what to give, it'll be deciding whether to part with it or keep it for yourself…
Read MoreWe love discovering new places to drink delicious whiskey, but it can be hard to be everywhere when much of our time is spent crafting our Athrú Irish single malt whiskey.
So, we turned to you, the passionate whiskey aficionados, to find out where you rate for a dram or two outside of Ireland.
Read MoreWe spend all day every day finely crafting our Athrú single malt Irish whiskey, and that in itself is a complex process - without adding nomenclature into the mix. So here, we take a look at what defines a single malt whiskey - discover everything you need to know about the naming, making and legalities surrounding your favourite whiskey.
Read MoreMade in our state-of-the-art distillery on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, our Athrú whiskey is a thing of beauty, and the unique elements that make up our whiskey mean that it’s not just us who consider it to be the best whiskey in Ireland.
We caught up with our Head Distiller, Ollie Alcorn to get his thoughts on what constitutes the best single malt whiskey, and what makes a great whiskey drinking experience for him.
Read MoreThis week has been very significant in Lough Gill Distillery’s history because for the first time, we’ve harvested our own barley. One of our missions is to make our whiskey as sustainable as possible, and as part of that goal, in the spring we planted barley in the 8-acre field that sits directly in front of Hazelwood House
Read MoreMaking whiskey is a painstaking and scientific process which takes many years, but the creation of the liquid itself is only half the battle. The barrel in which the whiskey is left to mature plays a huge and significant part in the overall development of the spirit - in fact, as such as 60% of the whiskey’s overall flavour comes from the cask. Read on to discover why the type of cask really matters when it comes to whiskey production, and why now is the ideal time to invest in ‘liquid gold’.
Read MoreWe know we talk about the Lough Gill Distillery’s positioning on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, those beautiful blue seas, and our own unique water source - but the colour blue actually has even greater significance for us and our whiskey than just the surroundings and seas.
Read MoreWe don’t know if you’ve noticed, but it’s been pretty warm out of late. The warm weather might be welcome for holidaymakers and locals who are heading to the beaches and enjoying the scenery, but what does it mean for our whiskey?
Read MoreYou’re probably here reading this because you’re a fan of Irish whiskey. Perhaps you’re interested in Irish whiskey distilleries, perhaps learning more about the whiskey making process is more your thing; either way, you’ll probably know that, in recent years Irish whiskey has seen a significant rise in popularity - a movement of which we’re very excited about, and pleased to be a part of here at Lough Gill Distillery.
Read MoreFrom Sligo to Belfast and Dingle to Dublin, these are the go-to places you return to time and time again to drink the finest Irish whiskeys.
Read MoreWhat helps to make the best Irish whiskey? On our path to becoming the most sustainable and best Irish single malt whiskey distillery, we are also beginning our journey this year to grow our own barley.
Read MoreThey say the only way is up, and when it comes to whiskey production, I couldn’t agree more. The exciting news coming from us at the Lough Gill Distillery, is that we’re ready to begin upscaling our production, meaning we’ll go from 300klpa to 600klpa- which is a pretty big deal.
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