They 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.
Read MoreTo celebrate Father’s Day this year, Lough Gill Distillery is delighted to announce a unique online single malt tasting and virtual distillery tour on Thursday June 24th at 7.30pm.
Read MoreAt Lough Gill Distillery, we’re in the business of raising glasses, so it doesn’t take much to coax us into picking up a dram in celebration, commiseration, and anything in-between.
Read MoreToday we launch our new Cask Reserve Program; we are inviting you on a journey of transformation to the Longer Now.
Read MoreWe are delighted to reveal the first three single cask bottlings, at cask strength, for our inaugural Athrú single cask release. Single malt can only be called whiskey when it has been be aged in oak casks for a minimum of three years.
Read MoreA springtime update from our gardener Mick Horkan: “With all of the changes occurring at Lough Gill Distillery and Hazelwood demesne, it’s perhaps fitting that we enter another period of change - spring.
Read MoreShortly, Lough Gill Distillery will be releasing three single cask bottlings at cask strength. Buyers will be able to taste whiskey in its purest form, direct from the cask. The number of bottles per release is limited to the size of the cask and the amount of liquid left after the angels have taken their share. Hopefully they haven't been too greedy!
Read MoreThe pandemic has bought challenges and opportunities to people all across the globe and here at Lough Gill Distillery we're doing our best to help out in any way we can. The distillery is currently closed to the public in an effort to keep our staff safe, however, we still want to share what we're doing and like many people, Zoom is the answer to this.
Read MoreHere at the Lough Gill Distillery, we’re embarking on our distilling journey in Sligo, but all around us is inspiration and past influence of the area’s rich and colourful distilling history.
Read MoreSustainability is more than just a buzzword to us; it’s part of our values, it’s formed the way we developed our distillery, and it’s in every drop of whiskey.
Read MoreIrish whiskey has traditionally been distilled three times, which is why we have three pot stills. Scotch, on the other hand, has traditionally been distilled only twice.
Alcohol that undergoes triple distillation is lighter in colour while maintaining a higher strength of spirit, resulting in a cleaner, crisper taste.
Read MoreOne of Hazelwood Demesne's greatest treasures is its vast collection of wondrous trees. On entering the grounds you are immediately surrounded by beautiful varieties from the mighty Oak to the lowly Hazel and everything in between, it can be hard for your jaw not to be drawn down as your eyes are drawn up into the stunning canopy.
Read MoreHi, I’m David Raethorne, founder of the Lough Gill Distillery. This is the first of my founder blogs where I look forward to sharing the story of our journey.
Read MoreDistilling single malt whiskey the Athrú way is all about passion, purpose, and people...
Read MoreMy aim is to revive and protect Hazelwood Estate as a historical and heritage garden while creating new and exciting landscapes around those that already exist
Read MoreHazelwood Demense, the home of Athrú, used to import entire casks of sherry and port which were shipped from Spain and Portugal. Within Hazelwood House, there are records which show these purchases being made as far back as the 1700s.
Read MoreIt's only when I go flicking through our brew sheets from early 2020 I realise what I/we've accomplished during our first solid year of production at Lough Gill Distillery.
Read MoreIn the age old rivalry of Scotch vs Irish and Canadian vs Bourbon, there is nothing more controversial than the placement of the letter ‘e’"!
Read MoreIrish whiskeys are categorised depending on their ingredient composition and whiskey-making process used.
Read MoreIrish whiskeys are categorised depending on their ingredient composition and whiskey-making process used. There are four main types, as detailed below
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