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Ahascragh Distillery

Ahascragh Distillery in County Galway is part of the next generation of Irish Whiskey Distilleries that are re-energising the proud and long heritage of uisce beatha.

Founded by Gareth and Michelle McAllister the distillery is currently (January 2022) being built around the old landmark property of Ahascragh Mill.

By following Ahascragh Distillery social media sites you can access regular updates as to the progress of this ambitious venture.

In the meantime sourced spirits have been blended and packaged by Ahascragh Distillery in advance of their own produce and include Xin Gin, Clan Colla Whiskey and Uais Irish Whiskey.

Available in several local bars in Ahascragh village itself, Casks Away is ready to take you there to view the building works, enjoy a snack in the Old Mill Shop & Cafe and perhaps sample a few of their fine whiskey beside the distillery itself!

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All images courtesy Ahascragh Distillery website here.

Ahascragh Distillery twitter here, Instagram here and facebook here.

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Time To Start Again

Forgive me Irish Whiskey fans.

It’s been a year since my last blog.

COVID has been hard on everyone.

Here in Ireland pubs closed, distilleries closed and tourism fell off a cliff.

It’s starting back again, albeit slowly.

Casks Away has survived and is willing & able to show you round the sights, sounds and smells of Irish Whiskey Distilleries.

Ahascragh Distillery

There has been a positive boom of Irish Whiskey Distillery expansion and diversity during the pandemic.

Many new names, brands and bottles have been appearing.

Over the next few months I’ll be updating you in the latest developments and hopefully tempting yourselves to get out there & sample a few!

Tours are available with Casks Away.

Just be aware at the time of writing (Oct ‘21) masks are mandatory for public transport vehicles and a valid EU COVID pass or proof of vaccination is required to enter licensed premises.

Stay safe and see you soon!