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Ireland’s Ancient East Distilleries/Experiences

The Powerscourt Distillery

In the ancient territory of Fercullen, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Wicklow mountains, sits the Powerscourt Estate, one of the most beautiful estates in the world and home to Powerscourt Irish Whiskey Distillery.

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Slane Distillery

Set in the heart of the Boyne Valley, Slane Distillery is housed in beautifully restored 250-year-old stable buildings on the grounds of the legendary Slane Castle, famous around the globe for the incredible series of rock concerts.

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Royal Oak

The Royal Oak Distillery is a world-class distillery producing handcrafted Irish whiskey, proudly located on an 18th-century estate in Ireland's Ancient East region.

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Blackwater Distillery

Beautifully framed within the West Waterford countryside on the banks of the Blackwater river, Blackwater Distillery is renowned nationally and internationally for its innovative, informed and brave approach.

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Midleton Distillery Experience

Discover the Heart and Soul of Irish whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience. Home of seven iconic brands – Jameson, Redbreast, Powers, Midleton Very Rare, The Spot Whiskeys, Method and Madness and Knappogue Castle.

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With eight unique distilleries scattered throughout Ireland’s Ancient East, there no shortage of experiences to be enjoyed. Stop off at one on your road-trip; take a day trip from Dublin or Cork; or plan a more ambitious route and visit as many distilleries as you can.

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  • Experience Ireland’s Ancient East where vibrant history and modern life meet.
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  • Explore the endless idyllic countryside, stop off in bustling towns and picturesque villages, visit historic gardens and estates and immerse yourself in the homes of some of Irish Whiskey’s most iconic brands.
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  • From restored waterwheels and historic copper pot stills to state-of-art innovation, the distilleries of Ireland’s Ancient East are bursting with stories to tell.
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  • Learn about the pioneering founders, the master craftsmen and the local communities without who our distilleries would not have survived and thrived. Delve behind the scenes, see, smell and hear what really goes on in a working distillery – a joy for the senses. Savour a sip of a great Irish whiskey or try pairing it with local food.

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Take a trip into Ireland’s Ancient East where the distilleries are flowing with stories to tell

The Powerscourt Distillery

Slane Distillery

Royal Oak

Blackwater Distillery

Midleton Distillery Experience