Connacht Whisky Distillery is a must-see for any self-respecting whiskey lover! Based in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland, the distillery offers incredible whiskey expertise. It uses the finest ingredients from County Mayo to produce a traditional, artisanal beverage that’s sure to please even the most discerning palate!
Connacht Whisky Distillery
Connacht Whisky Distillery is a still new establishment founded in 2016 in the small coastal town of Ballina. Covering more than 2,500m², it is involved in every stage of the whiskey-making process.
She prepares the must, organizes fermentation and distillation, as well as barrel filling and bottling on site.
It is equipped with 3 copper stills, custom-designed by master distiller Robert Cassell. Their size and scope differ somewhat from Irish stills, resulting in a unique and original whisky, far removed from the local competition.
In addition, the distillery enjoys a wild, unspoilt environment that allows it to call on the region’s finest ingredients. The site calls on the cool, pure waters of the River Moy, which meets the Atlantic Ocean a little further on. The result is a slightly salty water, which gives the whiskey a pleasant iodized touch.
Its coastal and rural environment gives a unique taste to the beverage produced. And changes in atmospheric pressure, caused by tides, have a palpable effect on whiskey and its maturation.
But whiskey is not the only beverage produced by the distillery. Connacht Whisky Distillery also produces other spirits, such as :
If you’re curious to find out more, Connacht Whisky Distillery is open to the public. A guided tour will be offered to help you discover the different whiskey-making processes. The explanations are enthralling, offered by a rather sympathetic guide and full of humor, where it will be question of history, ancestral practices, but also of tasting.
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