Ballykeefe Distillery
Ballykeefe Distillery is situated in the heartland of Ireland, adjacent to its medieval capital, Kilkenny city.
Their Story
Ballykeefe Distillery is situated in the heartland of Ireland, adjacent to its medieval capital, Kilkenny city. It is steeped in historical heritage and tradition, holding the unique distinction of being the birthplace of Irish Whiskey. It is from this area that the first written account of distilling in Ireland comes in 1324 in the Red Book of Ossory. Ballykeefe Distillery is the first to revive that historical legacy of Irish Whiskey being produced on a working family farm, beginning operation in August 2017. A single estate Whiskey distillery, where all grain is sown, grown, harvested and distilled at Ballykeefe.
Distiller
Jamie Baggott
Style of Whiskey Produced
Single Malt
On Site Maturation
No
Brands Produced
Ballykeefe Single Estate Whiskey
Ballykeefe Extra Dry Irish Gin
Visitor Centre
Yes
Location & Contact
+353877004538