This year, we are delighted to have secured funding from Sligo County Council under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme to restore more of the beautiful windows in Hazelwood House.
Using the expert guidance of local conservation expert Nicholas Prins we are repairing, reglazing and repainting 11 windows in the house, of which nine are basement windows.
Read MoreAfter a long spell of wet and unsettled weather in July and August there is a rumour of sunshine on the horizon. This is great news for the gardens at Hazelwood as it will encourage the beaten down plants to produce new blooms and introduce some colour to the grounds.
Read MoreSazerac Ireland is proud to announce its partnership with ‘In My Shoes’, a charity that sends used trainers to children in South African townships.
Read MoreChristmas comes but once a year, and for us here at Athrú Whiskey, it’s about helping you to find beautiful bottles to surprise and delight your favourite people this festive season.
Check out our Christmas Gift Guide this year.
Lough Gill Distillery’s Helen Mulholland has been named as the new Vice Chairperson for the Irish Whiskey Association, the all-island representative body for the Irish whiskey industry.
Read MoreHazelwood Demesne, on the shores of Lough Gill in County Sligo, this week hosted a series of informative events for a range of interested communities and organisations.
Read MoreHazelwood Demesne Limited, owner of the Lough Gill Distillery, on the shores of Lough Gill in County Sligo, Ireland, announces its acquisition by the Sazerac Company, one of the world’s largest distilled spirits companies with premium brands such as Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Paddy Irish Whiskey, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon, and Southern Comfort.
Read MoreThis Father’s Day, no matter where you are or when you celebrate it, it’s time to honour those paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. Whichever way you choose to say thank you this year, there is really no better way of showing your father you care than by spending time with him. And even better if it’s over a dram of Athrú whiskey.
Read MoreWe are looking forward to celebrating World Whisky Day this Saturday, May 21st. What a better day to celebrate this day than with a dram of Athrú whiskey?
Read MoreWe caught up with Athrú Head Distiller, Ollie Alcorn to hear about the decisions he made with the recently released 17 year old Oloroso Single Cask Release.
With Athrú single cask releases, buyers can taste whiskey in its purest form, direct from the cask. Our most recent release, 17-year old Oloroso finish Single Cask is an exceptional example of what can be done when using great casks.
Read MoreIt’s time for us to raise a glass again and toast our recent success - our Small Batch Release won a Silver Medal at the London Spirits Competition. These prestigious awards recognise excellence in the drinks industry, with the judges consisting of some of the most renowned names in the industry.
Read MoreInternational Irish Whiskey Day takes place on Wednesday, March 3rd.
We are taking this very important day as the perfect opportunity to explain the importance of the number three to us here at Athrú Whiskey.
Read MoreAt Athrú we’re big fans of any occasion that unites people in merriment and memories, and even more so when the day in question is St. Patrick’s Day - a celebration of Ireland’s patron saint.
Read MoreValentine’s Day is fast approaching, which means it’s time to celebrate your one true love - be that a significant other, the finest whiskey…or perhaps both.
We celebrate our love for Irish single malt whiskey every day here at Lough Gill Distillery, but when 14th February comes around, it’s even more reason to enjoy a dram or two of Athrú.
We’ve got something new coming. Well, actually, three new somethings - our new Athrú trilogy of single malt Irish whiskeys. This release isn’t set to be available until later in the year, so you could be amongst the first people in the world to sample these new offerings. How? By joining our special Virtual Tasting and Distillery Tour on February 17th.
Read MoreOn January 20th we’ll be hosting an online tasting and virtual distillery tour evening, where you can join Lough Gill’s head distiller, Ollie Alcorn, for a special evening of single cask whiskey and stories.
This event gives a rare insight into the finest whiskey we have in our bonded warehouse - and gives you the chance to taste some, too.
Read MoreWe recently announced the arrival of our much sought-after limited edition small batch release - a triple-casked malt Irish whiskey, highlighting a blend of three unique casks of six-year-old Oloroso, six-year-old Bourbon and 17-year-old Madeira finishes. Here, our Head Distiller Ollie Alcorn shares his insights into how Athrú whiskey’s first small batch release came into creation.
Read MoreA Hungarian sweet wine, Tokaj Aszú might not be the first drink Irish whiskey lovers consider when it comes to a National Day of Celebration, and yet, at Athrú, National Tokaji Aszús day is one we’ll be commemorating.
Why? Not just because we believe great drinks need to be acknowledged (although of course, we do firmly believe this).
We’re celebrating because Tokaji Aszús has a significant role to play in the making of some of our delicious Athrú Irish single malt whiskeys.
Read MoreWe believe Christmas is all about the spirit of giving, and if that gift you happen to be giving is a spirit in the form of single malt Irish whiskey, then that makes it extra special.
From limited edition releases to virtual tasting experiences, this Christmas we've got a whole number of ways you and your loved ones can enjoy our Athrú whiskey. The hardest part won't be choosing what to give, it'll be deciding whether to part with it or keep it for yourself…
Read MoreMick Horkan is head gardener at Lough Gill Distillery. Here, he shares with us how he and the team have been working to make the estate’s gardens thrive throughout the winter months – all with a little help from the local wildlife.
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