Ahascragh Distillery

McAllister Distillers Ltd. has announced plans for a new whiskey distillery at Ahascragh, County Galway. Planning applications were submitted August 10th to Galway County Council with the hope that production can begin mid 2022.

The complex will produce various styles of Irish whiskey and gin, with the site also including a visitor centre, rooms for hospitality events, retail shop and cafe. 15 jobs will be created at the distillery and visitor centre, with a further 60-70 indirect roles for suppliers, farmers, logistics providers and other local and national businesses. Towards the end of this year, they also plan to release Irish whiskey under the McAllister brand which will be sourced from an existing producer.