Irish Whiskey is a journey of discovery.
From the earliest written record of ‘aqua vitae’ in the Annuls of Clomacnoise dated 1405,
“Richard Magrannell Chieftain of Moyntyreolas died at Christmas by taking a surfeit of aqua vitae.”
To the latest announcement of a new whiskey distillery being built,
Irish Whiskey has constantly & consistently been a discovery of evolving taste, fabulous flavour, beautiful countryside & colourful characters.
Join Casks Away in your own journey of discovery into Irish Whiskey.
Casks Away are pleased to announce a special inaugural ‘The Call Of The New Irish Whiskey Distilleries Tour.’ On the morning of 22nd June Casks…
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On my journeys around Ireland it always amazes me discovering new whiskey ventures. Ventures like Old Carrick Mill in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. Currently producing Old…
What to call your new Irish Whiskey Distillery is a question facing many budding entrants into the market. Some opt for the geographical connection, a…
Nestled under the mighty bulk of Nephin Mountain which rears up behind the County Mayo village of Laherdane, Nephin Whiskey Distillery is taking shape. Unlike…
The Midleton Distillery in County Cork when it started production of whiskey in 1975 marked a turning point in the fortunes of Irish Whiskey. The…
The chance to visit a sixth generation Connemara Poitín maker at work in his distillery in the City of Tribes that is Galway is a…
