This 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 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 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 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 MoreThis week has been very significant in Lough Gill Distillery’s history because for the first time, we’ve harvested our own barley. One of our missions is to make our whiskey as sustainable as possible, and as part of that goal, in the spring we planted barley in the 8-acre field that sits directly in front of Hazelwood House
Read MoreMaking whiskey is a painstaking and scientific process which takes many years, but the creation of the liquid itself is only half the battle. The barrel in which the whiskey is left to mature plays a huge and significant part in the overall development of the spirit - in fact, as such as 60% of the whiskey’s overall flavour comes from the cask. Read on to discover why the type of cask really matters when it comes to whiskey production, and why now is the ideal time to invest in ‘liquid gold’.
Read MoreWe know we talk about the Lough Gill Distillery’s positioning on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, those beautiful blue seas, and our own unique water source - but the colour blue actually has even greater significance for us and our whiskey than just the surroundings and seas.
Read MoreWe don’t know if you’ve noticed, but it’s been pretty warm out of late. The warm weather might be welcome for holidaymakers and locals who are heading to the beaches and enjoying the scenery, but what does it mean for our whiskey?
Read MoreYou’re probably here reading this because you’re a fan of Irish whiskey. Perhaps you’re interested in Irish whiskey distilleries, perhaps learning more about the whiskey making process is more your thing; either way, you’ll probably know that, in recent years Irish whiskey has seen a significant rise in popularity - a movement of which we’re very excited about, and pleased to be a part of here at Lough Gill Distillery.
Read MoreFrom Sligo to Belfast and Dingle to Dublin, these are the go-to places you return to time and time again to drink the finest Irish whiskeys.
Read More2021 is shaping up to be a great year indeed for our Athrú whiskeys, with awards galore. And now, it’s time for us to raise a glass again and toast our recent successes - three silver medals in the Bartender Spirits Awards. These prestigious awards recognise excellence in the U.S. drinks industry, with the judges consisting of some of the most renowned names in the industry.
Read MoreThey say the only way is up, and when it comes to whiskey production, I couldn’t agree more. The exciting news coming from us at the Lough Gill Distillery, is that we’re ready to begin upscaling our production, meaning we’ll go from 300klpa to 600klpa- which is a pretty big deal.
Read MoreTo celebrate Father’s Day this year, Lough Gill Distillery is delighted to announce a unique online single malt tasting and virtual distillery tour on Thursday June 24th at 7.30pm.
Read MoreShortly, Lough Gill Distillery will be releasing three single cask bottlings at cask strength. Buyers will be able to taste whiskey in its purest form, direct from the cask. The number of bottles per release is limited to the size of the cask and the amount of liquid left after the angels have taken their share. Hopefully they haven't been too greedy!
Read MoreThe pandemic has bought challenges and opportunities to people all across the globe and here at Lough Gill Distillery we're doing our best to help out in any way we can. The distillery is currently closed to the public in an effort to keep our staff safe, however, we still want to share what we're doing and like many people, Zoom is the answer to this.
Read MoreIn the age old rivalry of Scotch vs Irish and Canadian vs Bourbon, there is nothing more controversial than the placement of the letter ‘e’"!
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