We are delighted to welcome Johnny Burke to the Ahascragh Distillery team as Regional Sales Executive (Connacht). Johnny has over 17 years in hospitality, working in all facets of the industry including Kitchen porter, Chef, Barman and Mixologist. His passion for the drinks industry grew when he joined The Lodge at Ashford Castle as the […]
Ahascragh Distillery has been shortlisted as finalists in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Awards 2023. The annual awards recognise and reward excellence in sustainable energy in business, communities, research, buildings, renewables and the public sector. Over the last two decades, the awards have celebrated success, leadership, and ambition in sustainable energy and […]
We have had some big wins recently. We are delighted to share that Clan Colla 11 Year Old Blend won a gold medal and was named category winner for Best Limited Blend at the World Whiskey Awards; Xin Gin won a silver medal for design at the World Gin Awards; and finally, Xin Gin was […]
In a unique collaboration with Irish artist, David Rooney, Ahascragh Distillery introduce new packaging for our Family Bond whiskeys, UAIS and Clan Colla Irish Whiskey. We enrolled the help of celebrated Irish artist, David Rooney, to retell the story of The Three Collas. David has over thirty years’ experience as an artist and illustrator, focusing, […]
Irish legend recants tales of Cairell Colla Uais, Muiredach Colla Fo Chrí, and Aed Colla Menn, three brothers who conquered and ruled over most of Ireland, with Colla Uais becoming Ard Rí; The High King of Ireland in the 4th century. History tell us there was a steadfast rule, or geis, against the slaying of […]
Distillery Diaries is a series of short films that explore our journey to making whiskey history in the West of Ireland. Filmed from June to December 2022, Part IV in the series is a look back over 12 months of construction and progress with Founders, Gareth and Michelle McAllister. “When I first saw the building, […]
We’re ending the year on a high. This week, our three copper pot stills and condensers made the journey from Forsyths in Scotland to Ahascragh. We would like to thank our hard working team for making this happen. Installation is wrapping up before the Christmas break. Commissioning will begin in January with the first Ahascragh […]
Ahascragh Distillery expand the Family Bond series with their first Single Grain Irish Whiskey release. Clan Colla 7 Year Old Single Grain is a fine Irish whiskey, aged in ex-Bourbon casks and finished in Panamanian Rum all the way from Central America. Clan Colla launched in 2021 and now comprises a variety of aged […]
Clan Colla 20 Year Old Single Malt PX wins gold at the prestigious Irish Whiskey Awards. This exceptional Single Malt in our Family Bond Series was distilled in 2001 and spent 19 years in first fill American White Oak Bourbon Casks, before being finished in Pedro Ximénez Sweet White Wine Casks from the sherry region […]
Ahascragh Distillery’s Family Bond series of hand-selected releases were designed to help family and friends celebrate meaningful moments. Our range of premium whiskeys and gin are the perfect Christmas serves to be shared and enjoyed with loved ones. XIN GINNamed ‘Best in Ireland’ by The Gin Guide Awards, Xin Gin’s festive bottle and bold flavours make it […]
