Founded in ireland in 1757, the kilbeggan distillery created one of the original irish whiskies. The whiskey was created as a tribute to the town of kilbeggan, as a way to celebrate the distillerys and the towns history and passion for whiskeymaking. Like most irish people, kilbeggan is easygoing and approachable, but with its own distinctive style. Locke had a history in the distilling business and kept kilbeggan going for decades to come. If you have an interest in irish whiskey and just maybe your mouth waters at the very sight of your favorite bottle your trip to ireland cant be complete without taking at least one present day irish whiskey distillery tour. The history of kilbeggan, located in the center of the. A lovely irish whiskey, quite soft and smooth both on the nose and on the palette. Irelands history of whiskey distilling is long and rich of ups and downs. The brand predates the reactivation of the distillery, and as a blended irish whiskey, much of the content comes from whiskey types that cannot even be made at kilbeggan.
It is a blend of the finest grain and malt whiskies, double distilled to retain flavour and matured for. Kilbeggan distillery was first founded in 1757 but stopped production in 1953. The distillery also provided pot still whiskey to the northern irish blenders who. The palate has notes of honey and malt, and it has a quick, light finish. Thanks to the irish war of independence and the devastating. They bought the building and brought the distillery back to life.
Old kilbeggan distillery 2020 all you need to know. It was reborn by the cooley distillery, who acquired it in 1988 and reopened the distillery in 2007. Formerly known as brusna distillery and lockes distillery. Officially founded in 1757 in county westmeath, killbeggan distillery made whiskey for 200 years using pot stills, and ran its distillery on power generated by an onsite waterwheel. Buy kilbeggan traditional irish whiskey caskers kilbeggan distillery, irelands oldest operating distillery, was founded by matthias mcmanus in 1757 on the banks of the river brosna, where there is an abundance of the three essential ingredients for making whiskey water, grains and turf. Kilbeggan irish whiskey kilbeggan is a blend of malt and grain whiskies produced by cooley distillery. Actually, kilbeggan s long up and down history is one of the longest histories in all of whiskey distillery historydom. Kilbeggan distillery is an irish whiskey distillery situated on the river brosna in kilbeggan. Irish whiskeys popularity was soaring in the last quarter of the 1800s, and thanks. Irish whiskey is a protected european geographical indication gi under regulation ec no 1102008. Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. This is due partly to the dominance of scotch and bourbon, but also to the market prominence of irish whiskey brands like jameson and bushmills.
Paddy and powers gold label are better, and cheaper. The present day irish whiskey distillery tour tenon tours. It is believed that irish monks brought the technique of distilling perfumes back from their travels to the mediterranean countries about a. These lessons cover the many facets of irish whiskey. In 1887, the distillery was visited by alfred barnard, a british writer, as research for his book, the whiskey distilleries of the united kingdom. Details of early whiskey production are sketchy as much of it was illegal. The first kilbeggandistilled whiskey became available in 2014, although this release, kilbeggan 18yearold, is too old to have been distilled at the new facility, and was likely produced at the cooley. Made from 100 percent malted barley, this whiskey is produced by a single distillery in a pot still. Kilbeggan traditional irish whiskey verkostung youtube. The spirit is doubledistilled and aged in used bourbon barrels for at least. Kilbeggan distilling blended irish whiskey, county louth. Kilbeggans new single pot still irish whiskey is a nod to. Do drop in and buy some of irish homemade cakes jams or bread you will enjoy so much.
Kilbeggan 21 year old traditional irish whiskey 70 cl. Cooley set about buying up old brand names of long disappeared, but not quite forgotten whiskeys. Kilbeggan s market became important to the surrounding agricultural community. Irelands whiskey is all about unique flavours and distinct tastes.
Kilbeggan finest irish whiskey is the reborn flagship expression. Adistillery was first established in kilbeggan in 1757 when there was a. Download your whisky guide for your own whisky tastings at home. All the roads we travelled passed through some lovely little villages very enjoyable drive. Oldest whiskey distilleries in ireland to put on your must. In july, the distillery released kilbeggan single grain irish whiskey. Kilbeggan distillery experience attractions museums. The awards, which are now in their sixth year, span over 20 categories, including a new award named the. Named after the distillery of the same name dating back to 1757, this is an elegant, sweet and malty blend. Blends account for 90 percent of all irish whiskey production, including the most famous brands like jameson and kilbeggan. Theres a hint of tropical flavor that spices it up a bit and makes it interesting. This book primarily covers irish whiskey production and the major distilleries, but youll also learn about irish whiskey cocktails, irish whiskey history, and more.
The recipe for this one is made up of 30% rye not sure if its irishgrown rye with the remaining 70% being malted and unmalted barley. In the glass, this irish whiskey is yellow gold, with aromas of grain, toffee, nuts, vanilla and cereal. In kilbeggan we have two small memorials on the green remembering world war 1 and ireland between 191621, almost beside each other, as its the same. Highly recommend kilbeggan distillery for the tour of a really old distillery and even to pick up some of their beautiful whiskeys and specially the twelveyearold connemara whiskey highly recommended. It should be a lot simpler as it has always been about remembering the people who died or who were injured in world war 1 and during the 191621 period in irish history, without exclusion. A man named matthias mcmanus founded a licensed distillery on the kilbeggan site in 1757. A history of distilling, the spirit trade and excise controls in ireland.
Aged in exbourbon barrels, it possesses a depth of flavour that allows it to be appreciated neat, as well as a smoothness that makes it ideal for cocktails. Its distilled twice, instead of thrice like many irish whiskies. The substantial market house still stands in the town, though no longer used for its original purpose. Its as if whiskey were the lifeblood of the people. These items are dispatched from and sold by different sellers. This irish whiskey is carefully distilled at kilbeggan distillery, ireland. However, there is a mention of it in the annals of clonmacnoise, an early 17 thcentury book translated into the english language that recounts events in ireland from prehistory to the year 1408. One of the distilleries that succumbed during the 20 th century was kilbeggan distillery, one of the oldest distilleries in ireland. Todays kilbeggan distillery recommenced operations in 2007, at the beginning of the irish whiskey renaissance that continues today. The more modern parts of the distillery are working and are producing fine irish whiskey.
This is the number two selling irish whiskey in the states. Rachel quinn at kilbeggan distillery has a useful metaphor to describe the drink that has made the town a place of liquid pilgrimage. The irish whiskey awards announce 2018 award winners. Kilbeggan distillery, standing on the banks of the river brosna, commenced whiskey production in 1757. Irish whiskey has a rich and storied history thats almost as fun to read about as. Kilbeggan a better irish blended whiskey drink spirits. Kilbeggan distillery formerly brusna distillery and lockes distillery is an irish whiskey distillery situated on the river brosna in kilbeggan, county westmeath, ireland. A small pot still distillery, the licence to distil dates to 1757, a copy of which can be seen in the distillery. Ireland is an island off the west coast of britain, and is divided into. Kilbeggan irish whiskey, however, is a creature of a different lineage. Seven lessons on irish whiskey is a comprehensive guide that will help you gain a thorough understanding of the drink. The storytellers talk through over 2000 years of irish whiskey history on the fully guided tours and lea d interactive tastin gs of a wide variety of irish whiskeys.
Tullamore dew is an irish whiskey with a rich history. Actually, kilbeggans long up and down history is one of the longest histories in all of whiskey distillery historydom. Kilbeggan is a blended irish whiskey made at cooley distillery in county louth. The kilbeggan irish whiskey small batch rye is the first whiskey to be wholly distilled and matured at kilbeggan distillery since that completed renovation in 2010. Stores and prices for kilbeggan distilling blended irish whiskey, co. A trip to this wellknown county westmeath attraction will enable you to discover the history of authentic artisan irish whiskey, as well as sample it for yourself. The kilbeggan distillery in county westmeath is the oldest distillery in the world, dating back to 1757. Even more recently, they decided to drop the age statement and replaced the 8 year old with this one, the kilbeggan single grain irish whiskey. This is a single grain whiskey, which means that it has been made at a single location with malted barley and at least one other grain.
A visit to the kilbeggan distillery in ireland alcademics. Irish whiskey is some of the finest whiskey in the world. Kilbeggan was formerly made at the kilbeggan distillery, but is now produced at the cooley distillery, in the traditional irish way. Kilbeggan distillery is situated on the river brosna in kilbeggan, county westmeath, ireland. Kilbeggan distillery introduces an irish whiskey containing rye. This differentiates it from other irish blends like jameson and powers, which contain irish single potstill whiskey instead of just malt. Kilbeggan single grain, its most recent release, hit u. But all was not lost, and like a phoenix from the ashes, kilbeggan rose again, with the help of yet another irish whiskey dynasty, the teeling family. He added the names of tyrconnell, lockes, kilbeggan and.
Kilbeggan is a smooth and mellow irish whiskey with centuries of history and heritage. The kilbeggan distilling company celtic whiskey shop. Extremely good quality for its quite affordable price. As stated before, it is named for the distillery rather than actually made there. Honey, malt, vanilla, citrus, fresh grass, barley dough. The newest whiskey release from kilbeggan, the oldest licensed distillery in ireland, maybe be a limited quantity but the symbolism is huge. For me kilbeggan sits between an irish whiskey and a bourbon, maybe the woody aftertaste. The history of irish whiskey there is a strong connection between the history of distilling in ireland and the history of the island itself. Shake, and strain into a collins glass filled with fresh ice. So let the record show that kilbeggan irish whiskey is old. At the oldest distillery in the country, distilling is an art of ages. Kilbeggan irish whiskey first appeared as a john lockes brand over 100 years ago and was sold successfully until lockes distillery ceased production in the 1950s. It is a two page front and back pamphlet that you can distribute at your whisky tasting for everybody to read while you are getting started.
The current kilbeggan is a blend of cooley grain whiskey and malt whiskey. An elegant spin on the classic whiskey sour, the kilbeggan secret sour uses irish whiskey, lemon and grapefruit. Kilbeggan single grain irish whiskey is adored for its spicy, hazelnuts, cinnamon and fruit flavor notes. By plan or by fortune, they also started producing a peated spirit, almost unheard of in more recent irish distilling history. It helps whisky beginners to understand the basics of whisky enjoyment. Like most irish people, kilbeggan is easy going and approachable, but with its own distinctive style. Kilbeggan became a borough town by charter of james i in 1612. As of 29 january 2016, production, labelling and marketing of irish. Formerly titled 40minute irish whiskey guide, this book will teach you all you.
Its unfortunate that irish whiskey is often seen as the ugly little red headed step child of the whiskey world irish whiskey used to be the widest consumed form of whiskey in the world, but a trifecta of misfortunate events including prohibition in the us, getting cut off from serving the british empire and missing the boat on the column still relegated. There you have a clue to the charm of whiskey it has a character. There are lots of things that make irish whiskey unique from its long history to the irish whiskey act passed in 1980. Kilbeggan irish whiskey learn more flaviar whiskey club. The mash bill was inspired by recipes used at the kilbeggan distillery in the late 1800s, when oats would have been grown across the midlands region in ireland. In this distillery you will experience the irish whisky making business first hand how it was done in the 19th century.
The finest grain and malt whiskeys are blended together for a smooth, sweet taste and lovely malt finish, a characteristic of their pot still that is over 180 year old and still at the heart of kilbeggan irish whiskey. The company claims to be the oldest licensed distillery in the world. The irish whiskey awards iwa have just released the results of this years judging. Kilbeggan is known for their unique irish blends, but their kilbeggan 8 is a smooth and gentle single grain whiskey. Kilbeggan small batch rye is the first irish whiskey fully distilled and. Its history is also, as far as distillery histories go, a steadfastly irish one. It tastes like a freshly baked apple pie topped with cinnamon. Kilbeggan is aged for at least 3 years or sometimes longer in exbourbon barrels at the warehouse at the old kilbeggan site. I think so, toosort of like an irish version of a whiskey full monty or billy elliot.
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